Here at #TeamCoco we’re always on the lookout for our next adventure. Thankfully, Instagram is full of inspiration. From unbelievable arctic scenery to Everest base camp, deserted Hawaiian beaches to dreamy mountain peaks, here are our top 10 explorer babes to follow on Instagram to inspire your next epic adventure…
Instagram Explorer Babes: Turning Travel Inspiration Into Real Adventures
Following Instagram Explorer Babes can be the spark for a journey that feels entirely your own. Rather than copying a photograph, notice what draws you in: a quiet coastline, a mountain trail or the freedom of exploring somewhere unfamiliar. For women travelling independently, that inspiration can become a starting point for researching transport, local customs and the right season to visit. You might turn a saved seaside image into an island-hopping adventure, with enough flexibility to discover places that never make it onto a feed.
How to Plan Your Own Instagram-Worthy Adventure?
Beautiful travel content tells only part of the story. Before booking, consider the weather, walking distances and whether each activity suits your experience level. If a luxury European getaway appeals, balance special stays with time outdoors and unplanned discoveries. Keep a few places bookmarked, but leave space for conversations with locals, unexpected detours and moments worth remembering without a camera. The most rewarding trip is rarely an exact recreation of someone else’s itinerary; it is one shaped by your own curiosity.
1. @chelseakauai
We cannot get enough of beach babe and Hawaii-born creative Chelsea’s island adventures and ocean vibes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgS1ORUloxV/?taken-by=chelseakauai
2. @moore_rachel
Climber, divemaster, traveller and all round explorer babe Rachel is currently sailing the world – follow her feed for epic adventure shots and inspirational captions.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgxOn0JA-yO/?taken-by=moore_rachel
3. @evazubeck
Eva quit her full-time job in January and hasn’t looked back, so far we’ve watched her trek to Everest base camp and bring us a side of Pakistan we didn’t know existed!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh3dB44H8eZ/?taken-by=evazubeck
4. @roamingtina
Ex-CEO / VC investor, Tina left Silicon Valley to explore the world and gives us major wanderlust with her moodily beautiful feed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_iH-3A0ny/?taken-by=roamingtina
5. @wildluxemisha
Proving that luxury travel and adventure aren’t mutually exclusive, luxury travel expert Misha explores the best adventures to be had at some of the world’s coolest luxury hotels.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJ8jZUHoJT/?taken-by=wildluxe_misha
6. @tiffpenguin
Dentist/adventure travel photographer Tiffany’s mission is to inspire others to get outside and create their own adventures – we’re certainly inspired by her dreamy feed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Birug13HXCy/?taken-by=tiffpenguin
7. @oceanramsey
Aptly named ocean-activist Ocean has dedicated her life to the protection of sharks – major girl boss goals.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh8Zl8CHrix/?taken-by=oceanramsey
8. @julia_kivela
After moving to Finland, Julia fell in love with Finnish nature and became a self-taught (and now award-winning), professional photographer – her arctic shots are some of the most magical we’ve ever seen.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg6aRHRnpv0/?taken-by=julia_kivela
9. @chelchen
Part-time Lyft driver, full-time adventurer, San Francisco based Chelsea’s feed not only showcases the beauty of America’s national parks but her amusing Instagram text captions and outtakes never fail to make us smile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbAcySpD3jc/?taken-by=chelchen
10. @carleyc
Arizona based Carley specialises in adventure photography, bringing us all the desert feels from her home and some truly spectacular night shots (read our article here if you want to learn how to start).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhjquP6DfDa/?taken-by=carleyc_az
