No matter how many photos or followers you have, there are lots of ways to improve your presence on Instagram by using the right travel hashtags.
We have put together some tips how to build a travel Instagram page perfect if you have an interest in photography or are a keen travel blogger looking to get more exposure.
Here are some of the most popular hashtags to use on Instagram:
General Travel Hashtags
These hashtags are extremely popular and some of the most used on a daily basis:
- #travel
- #instatravel
- #travelgram
- #traveling / #travelling
- #trip
- #tourist
- #tourism
- #vacation
- #travelstoke
- #wanderlust
- #travelporn
Flying
Here are some of the most used aviation travel hashtags:
- #instaplane
- #planegeek
- #planes
- #aviation
- #planespotting
- #planeporn
- #landing
- #takeoff
- #airlines
- #airplanes
- #avgeek
Location
Where are you when the photo was taken (adapt these)
- #country
- #continent
- #town/city
- #street/beach
Descriptive Words
- Try to use words to describe what is in the picture e.g.
- #sea
- #ocean
- #beach
- #sky
- #clouds
- #food
- #nature
- #sunset
- #night
Popular General Instagram Hashtags
- You can also boost your travel photo reach by using random words and phrases not associated with travel, for example:
- #instadaily
- #bestoftheday
- #instamood
- #instagood
- #igdaily
- #instalove
- #igaddict
- #nofilter
- #love
- #funny
- #amazing
- #awesome
- #yum
Activity
- Try to include a description of what you are doing e.g.
- #gapyear
- #careerbreak
- #scubadiving
- #tour
- #volunteering
- #running
- #hiking
- #flying
- #swimming
- #relaxing
- #spa
Tours
- Most travel agencies and tour companies have created special hashtags which you can use. Some will even feature the best photos they see.
- #contiki
- #topdecker
- #intrepidtravel
- #busabout
How to Maximise Reach
- Upload good photos (the chances are if the photo is bad quality or boring the less interest will be generated)
- Use filters
- Use hashtags
- Follow relevant people e.g. travel bloggers and travel websites
- Like other peoples photos - the chances are they will do the same for you
- Promote the photo (page to advertise on Instagram to reach more people)
You might not gain million of followers or likes overnight, but hopefully with our hashtags recommendations you will soon be able to boost your page.
If you use any Instagram hashtags we haven't includued in our list and you find them to be effective let us know.
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