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20 Filipinos on Instagram Who Will Inspire Your Wanderlust
We’ve shown you 10 Filipinos on Instagram Who Will Inspire Your Wanderlust before. Now, we’re showing you 20 MORE to bless your IG feed with more inviting photos of people who love to travel!
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1. Junel Bensig (@jb_bensig)
The voyage never ends 🚶🚶🚶#JBWanders
A post shared by Junel Bensig (@jb_bensig) on Jan 27, 2017 at 1:37am PST
View this post on InstagramThe voyage never ends 🚶🚶🚶#JBWanders
A post shared by Junel Bensig (@jb.wanders) on Jan 27, 2017 at 1:37am PST
Junel is an accountant by profession. He claims to be a frustrated artist but we can definitely see how good he does art through his photographs and his work on his blog.
2. Maurie Ocampo (@mauocampoo)
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls meee 🌊 lol you’re amazing, Bolinao!!!
A post shared by Lou 👁 (@mauocampoo) on Feb 13, 2017 at 1:05am PST
Ocean lovers, you will be surprised at how many photos of the sea Mau has on IG. Well, you can count the number of non-ocean photos she has on her feed.
3. JB and Renée (@flyingforfoodnow)
This yakiniku is lit. 🔥 #japan #yakiniku #japanesefood #japantravelcom #japantravelbureau
A post shared by Will Fly for Food (@flyingforfoodnow) on Feb 16, 2017 at 11:05pm PST
JB and Renée call themselves the Traveleaters and rightly so. Their IG feed consists of endless shots of their gastronomic adventures! They were based in the US but are now staying in the Philippines, and they also share their stories on their website.
4. Eden Mata (@eedenxx)
A post shared by eden 🌟💫✨ (@eedenxx) on Dec 31, 2015 at 3:20pm PST
Eden is an inspiration for all those female travellers who love any kind of adventure. From mountains to beaches real quick, her photos scream adventure! She also writes about her escapades on her blog.
5. Benedict Joseph Salvatierra (@chemistravel)
A post shared by BSalvatierra (@chemistravel) on Sep 20, 2016 at 3:40am PDT
Benedict is the brainchild of chemistravel, his personal blog about his adventures. And yes, he is a legit chemist and environmental researcher. He’s an aspiring photojournalist so his feed is a feast to look at.
6. Lea Galimba (@meadowonthewall)
A post shared by Lea Galimba (@meadowonthewall) on Feb 24, 2017 at 3:18am PST
Lea’s IG deserves more attention! If you are into feeds that are dark yet homey, you will love meadowonthewall. Her photographs are truly inspiring.
7. Gem and Beep (@gemandthehobo)
A post shared by Travels with a Hobo (@gemandthehobo) on Mar 5, 2017 at 6:59am PST
Bitter and single? Stay away from Gem and Beep’s IG! Just kidding. Travels with a Hobo is this couple’s outlet for their lovely adventures. They are not your ordinary travel couple. Find out for yourself.
Also read: Street Photographers whose Instagram Posts Will Make You Think: Wait, This is Singapore?
8. Katherine and Hali (@taraletsanywhere)
A post shared by taraletsanywhere.com (@taraletsanywhere) on Oct 14, 2016 at 6:05pm PDT
Another travel couple alert! Katherine and Hali share their travel snaps and stories in their IG and blog. Their couple shots will inspire other partners out there to take a romantic adventure together.
9. Ikit (@ikit_agudo) and Aping Agudo (@apingagudo)
A post shared by Ikit Agudo (@ikit_agudo) on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:49pm PST
These surfer sisters based in Siargao prove that Filipina beauty rocks! They are living every island girl’s dream. Their surf photos are awesome and extremely inviting.
10. Camille Pilar (@camillepilar)
Morning waves, afternoon jazz. 💙 Portrait by @jossahvictor La Union, 2016 #portrait #surf #sundays
A post shared by Camille Pilar (@camillepilar) on Nov 12, 2016 at 7:35pm PST
Camille is a surfer chick based in La Union. We love seeing her beach adventures just as much as her tattoo stories. She also shares her writing in her website. #girlpower
11. Camille Belison (@camillebelison)
Project: Upside down . . . . Photos by @valenciahannah
A post shared by Camille Belison (@camillebelison) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:19pm PST
Camille’s feed is a reflection of her art. Her snaps are not just photos of herself but also of the people she meets along the way. Plus, she gives updates of local climbing, beach getaway and music events.
12. Mark Valenzuela (@markulokoy.ph)
A post shared by markulot 💯 (@markulokoy.ph) on Oct 9, 2016 at 8:04pm PDT
Blues and greens; the colours that make up Mark’s feed. His photo stories consist mostly of his climbs, and he occasionally shares his beach escapades.
13. Blanche Sarvida (@blanche.sarvida)
A post shared by Blanche Sarvida (@blanche.sarvida) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:01am PST
We especially love Blanche’s photographs of herself and her wide spectrum of adventures. Oh, did we mention she loves to run marathons, too?
14. Ark Araullo (@sleepyark)
A post shared by call me ark (@sleepyark) on Jun 9, 2016 at 5:05am PDT
Ladies, you are warned. Check out Ark’s feed if you want to know what we’re trying to say. Nevertheless, we love his snaps of his climbs and other adventures.
15. Isabel (@lovewesay)
A post shared by Isabel (@lovewesay) on Jan 6, 2017 at 2:28am PST
Ever dreamt of travelling in a van? Isable is living the #vanlife and she’s loving it! She is also a surfer and a photographer. Her IG feed will make you want to go on the road to a never ending adventure.
Also read: Inspiring Filipino Women Who Changed the Travel Scene
16. Lee Viajero (@istoryasalaagan)
A post shared by Lee (@istoryasalaagan) on Dec 12, 2016 at 3:27pm PST
Lee writes about his trips on his blog. He loves travelling on a shoestring and we love how his trips are of good variety.
17. Stella Marie Encina (@estemariee)
Be happy to make others happy 😊
A post shared by Stella Marie Encina (@estemariee) on Feb 15, 2017 at 7:33pm PST
Stella’s IG feed is chic and subtly attractive. She is also a storyteller and writes about her travels through her blog Her Brave Soul.
18. Carlo (@b0ylab0y)
A post shared by C a r L o 🇵🇭 (@b0ylab0y) on Mar 9, 2017 at 11:22pm PST
Carlo’s IG feed is unpretentious and very authentic. We love seeing his adventures come to life. Most of his trips are climbs but he sometimes posts short snippets of his piano covers!
19. Ellie Balangue (@snoopellie)
A post shared by Ellie Balangue 🎀 (@snoopellie) on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:28pm PST
If there’s one dominant colour you will notice on Ellie’s feed, it’s blue. You can tell she loves the ocean and the mountains. She claims to be half a mermaid and half a mountaineer. Her goal is to travel all 81 provinces of the Philippines before she turns 30. She also writes on her blog.
20. Johanna Erroba (@cameraandcheese)
A post shared by Johanna (@cameraandcheese) on Jan 11, 2017 at 2:36am PST
Okay, this is a shameless self plug. I’m currently travelling around the Philippines, crashing on my friends’ couches. My feed is quite unique (I would like to believe so!). You’ll know it when you see it.
Also read: 9 Places in Japan That are Totally Instagram-Worthy
These Instagrammers will make you want to pack up your bags and just go out there!
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Johanna is a free spirit. She channels her energy through music, writing, surfing, and travelling. She expresses all of her musings on <a href="http://cameraandcheese.com/">Camera and Cheese</a>.
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