From Wild to Tracks, women seeking adventure (and solitude) as they travel the world has become a popular tale of late. As Disney announces its plans to release Moana next year – a female-lead film about a girl who takes to the high tides in search of an adventure – we’ve tracked down 10 women on Instagram who are wandering the world, one footstep at a time.
By Susan Devaney
1. GrrrlTraveler
Christine Kaaloa has been documenting her travel tales on her blog, The Imperfect Adventures of a Solo Traveller, as she flies solo around the globe.
2. FloraBaker
She has 1 goal: to visit every continent at least twice before she turns 31. Moving from continent to continent, she’s been working and volunteering along the way as she reaches her destination.
3. Anna.Everywhere
After travelling for over 10 years, Anna is a dab hand at grabbing a suitcase and taking flight.
4. UrbanPixxels
Photographer and travel blogger Jacintha Verdegaal is a Dutch expat in London with a knack for posting some stunning shots as she moves from one place to the next.
5. Somekindofwanderlust
Her Instagram has already been noted by some top magazines for its globetrotting glory - it's fair to sayAndrea Magrath knows a thing or two about our planet.
6. KirstenAlana
With Italy, Vietnam and Cambodia next on her list of places to visit, Kirsten Alana captures everything from food to fancy stops.
7. Youngadventuress
The young adventuress Liz Carlson has taken photos of the most wonderful landscapes known to man.
8. Parisinfourmonths
Carin Olsson packed it all in and moved to Paris to follow her dreams. Her dreamy outlook is evoked through her shots of Paris from day to night.
9. Kimi Juan
As she travels around southeast Asia, Kimi ventures to the most rugged landscapes and shoots them with sheer beauty.
10. Alexinwanderland
With her New York state of mind, travel writer Alexandra Baackes hops across the globe with glee.