Want to find all the insta-worthy spots before your next trip to help map out your itinerary? I’ve got all the best tips for you!
Today I’ll be sharing 4 of my favorite ways to find those perfect backdrops for your Instagram content, including some cool apps you likely haven’t heard of yet!
And if Instagram isn’t necessarily your “thing” – don’t worry! These resources will also be useful just in general to help plan your trip.
Sometimes I’ve stumbled upon the COOLEST hidden gems inadvertently while exploring a popular tourist destination. Plus making the best memories from just getting out and exploring!
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First and foremost, and perhaps the most obvious, is Instagram! Whenever I’m headed to a new destination, I always search for big accounts that focus on that city.
You can search for keywords like “Visit __” and “Explore ___” and “___ Bucket List” – fill in the blank with the city you’re visiting. What I like about these accounts is they’re usually the first to post about new and unique events happening in their city!
I feel like too Instagram *knows* when you’re interested in a certain location, and will show you content in that area. Like this hidden gem Church with a stunning painted ceiling I found on Instagram:
2. NoFilter App
NoFilter is a free app you can download and use to find cool photo locations anywhere in the world! I like this app because there’s a map tab, which you can use to find nearby photo spots!
You can also add your own photos if you’ve found a hidden gem and want to share it with the world.
What’s nice is that while anyone can post a photo, not all photos automatically get approved and added. So it’s not cluttered with tons of the same locations or fake photo spots – they’re all vetted and legitimate!
3. Thatch Guides
Thatch is a website where travel creators can post guides and itineraries to places they’ve visited, or also offer their planning services. It’s very user-friendly, and there are new guides getting added each day.
Plus creators can add their own notes for each of the spots they include in their guides! This makes it super personal and also gives you more insight into each location.
Each guide contains locations on a map, so you can get a sense of where the spots are located. You can also create your own guides on the site and import locations from Google Maps! Here’s a link to some of my guides, or you can explore all destinations!
4. Explorest Photo Locations
Explorest is another app you can download to find photo locations all around the world! It’s pretty cool since it gives you the exact coordinates of each spot, which really helps because sometimes they can be hard to find.
The photo locations have been added by professional photographers and travel experts, so you know these are gonna be great picks.
I really like that they give you tips as well on how easy to is to access, if there are any fees, and what to pack!
What’s your favorite way to find insta-worthy spots on your trips? For more content like this, follow along on Instagram!
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