"Wild heart, child heart, all the world's your home." -Robert William Service
Increased travel is a common New Year's resolution — and for good reason. Visiting new places allows you to step outside your comfort zone, experience different cultures, and have adventures. It's one of the best (and most fun) ways to build confidence and grow as a person. Looking for some inspiration to turn your resolution into a reality? Check out these 16 wanderlust-inspiring Instagram accounts to get ideas on where to visit in 2017!
1. @jess.wandering
Followers: 220k
Based out of: Seattle, Washington, USA
In 3 words: awe-inspiring, rugged, surreal
2. @lcrush
Followers: 375
Based out of: London, UK
In 3 words: colorful, adventurous, fun
3. @lostwithpurpose
Followers: 15.9k
Based out of: their backpacks! Full-time travelers since February 2016, lived in the Netherlands before that.
In 3 words: vibrant, offbeat, educational
4. @livelikeitsthewknd
Followers: 10.4k
Based out of: Sydney, Australia
In 3 words: eclectic, muted, bohemian
5. @mariahkan
Followers: 7,588
Based out of: Montana, USA
In 3 words: mountains, lakes, hiking
6. @finduslost
Followers: 30.5k
Based out of: Amsterdam, Netherlands
In 3 words: couples, travel, wanderlust
7. @wzlouisey
Followers: 60.7k
Based out of: Banff, Alberta, Canada
In 3 words: outdoors, adventure, travel
8. @thelayoverlife_
Followers: 8,127
Based out of: London, UK
In 3 words: luxurious, sophisticated, fast-paced
9. @reema_desai
Followers: 71.6k
Based out of: Washington, DC, USA
In 3 words: airy, bright, clean
10. @tiramisumaria
Followers: 18.7k
Based out of: Ukraine
In 3 words: sunshine, exotic, colorful
11. @missholldoll
Followers: 228k
Based out of: Seattle, Washington, USA
In 3 words: nature, vistas, camping
12. @theblondeabroad
Followers: 309k
Based out of: California, USA
In 3 words: stylish, stunning, cosmopolitan
13. @danmaniel
Followers: 6,738
Based out of: Los Angeles, California, USA
In 3 words: people in nature
14. @lepostcard
Followers: 49.2k
Based out of: Los Angeles, California, USA
In 3 words: tropical, beaches, blue
15. @everchanginghorizon
Followers: 367k
Based out of: California, USA and Oahu, Hawaii, USA
In 3 words: off the grid
16. @helloemilie
Followers: 905k
Based out of: Australia
In 3 words: soft, light, pretty
What inspires you to travel? Do you follow any awesome travel accounts on Instagram? Where are you going in 2017? Leave a comment below!