8 Travel Accounts You Need to Follow on Snapchat

Exploring the world without every leaving the comfort of home has gotten easier, thanks to virtual reality apps and social platforms like Snapchat. We've already shared the Instagram accounts you need to be following (get on it!), but we've got a whole new list for you. These savvy snappers have perfected the art of filtering and going behind-the-scenes of some of the world's most intriguing destinations.

Pro tip: We included the Snapcodes for all of these accounts for easy following. To add them as a friend, take a photo or screenshot of their code below on your phone, and go to "Add by Snapcode" in the Snapchat app. Go ahead, live vicariously. 

Kate McCulley, @AdventurousKate

Adventurous Kate is all about solo travel for women, and her Snapchat is focused on the same topic. Expect in-depth adventures, from Brooklyn cat cafes to getting about as close as you can get on a boat to the Williamsburg bridge. You can read more about her travels over at her blog, also named Adventurous Kate.

Travel + Leisure, @TravelLeisure

We couldn't get through this list without mentioning the wealth of insight that is our own Snapchat account. Follow along as editors give you a peek into their own personal vacations, locals around the world show you their neighborhoods, and go behind-the-scenes of the T+L headquarters.

Kiersten, @TheBlondeAbroad

If you're a fan of stunning beach scenes and music festivals, you'll love with Kiersten has going on. She once had a career in finance before ditching the corporate world to take on globetrotting full time. She's visited more than 50 countries and she's taking you along on the ride. You can read more about her adventure on The Blonde Abroad blog. 

Matt Karsten, @ExpertVagabond

Matt has been documenting his world travels for the past five years. He's a professional photographer, meaning his snaps are a gorgeous peek into his daily life—generally spent in destinations we only dream about. You can read more about Matt over on his blog of the same name. 

Hannah and Adam, @GettingStamped

This young husband-wife duo who said goodbye to their day jobs shortly after getting married and decided to take on the world together. They've traveled to 62 countries together already, and are constantly checking off sites on their bucket lists. You can read about their travels on their blog, Getting Stamped. 

Yvan Rodic, @mrfh

If you're into art, make Yvan Rodic the next person you follow on Snapchat. Rodic is a well-known street photographer, who is constantly on the move snapping trends past and present. 

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, @lacma

A museum may not be on your radar for must-follow Snapchat accounts, but the Los Angeles County Museum of Art knows how to do behind-the-scenes. The account is known for its uncanny ability to match a fine piece of artwork with a series of pop lyrics. 

Erin Bender, @TravelWitBender

If you've ever wondered how family travel really goes down, check out the Bender family on Snapchat. The family of four has already been to more than 65 countries (you can follow along on their blog). Their adventures range from the expected (Disney World) to the completely aspirational (Istanbul).