Due to a desperate desire to make a blog post, I thought it would be fun to create a list of my favourite travel Instagram travel (ish) accounts, so without further ado…
Mexican Kitchen:
The actual Mexican Kitchen is on the north-east coast of Gilli Air, Indonesia, and is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail while the light fades after a hard day of beach bumming. the complimentary nachos and roosters are a nice touch as well.
Icon Klub:
Probably the coolest bar in south east Asia, set in Luang Prabang , Laos. Set in the style of classic late night bars, this cosy place attracts an older, expat crowd, and contrasts nicely against the backpacker fav Utopia. Hosted by a vivacious Hungarian woman, I only wish my town had a bar as cool as this.
You Know You’re a Backpacker When:
A meme account, which is exactly what it says on the tin: All the fun, cringe and infuriating things about the backpacker lifestyle. I have seen this account be used as an icebreaker to potential love interests in three different countries.
Cocker Turkiye:
A cocker spaniel in Istanbul? What’s not to love?
Iran in Photos:
I probably spend way too much time stalking this account. The photos are amazing and inspiring, and remind me exactly what I am currently missing out on.
Peter Moore:
My favourite travel writer, and he’s to blame for my slightly off sense of humour when things go hopelessly wrong when I travel, and in my favourite travel moments, I can almost feel him over my shoulder.
Soheilaflaki:
A tattoo artist based out of Karas, Iran. My on and off again interest in getting a tattoo is currently being swayed by his Farsi calligraphy tattoos. If I get to him I would love to get a Joseph Conrad quote on my arm- “It has been said that I must be loyal to the nightmare of my choosing”
Backpacker Story:
One of the most consistent posters of envy-worthy photos from around the world, bonus points for posting Elephant Rocks in Western Australia.
Mad Monkey Hostels:
If you have never heard of this chain of hostels, you have probably never backpacked in the last ten years. They are infamous for hard drinking parties, and popular with the gap year/spring break crowd. I have never managed to bring myself to stay at one (but I have stayed in a few hotels owned by the chain), but they are a good back up plan for booking bus tickets or tours.
Adrian's Got The Moose 