By: Vera Alves
Some people use Instagram as a visual diary to share with friends, others like to check it for what their favourite celebrities are up to on any given day.
The social network is a treasure trove of inspiration, with beautiful images posted by those with a keen eye for photography, or inspirational messages shared by people worth looking up to.
We’re not talking about the ones with the most followers, like KJ Apa or Lorde. We’re talking about regular Kiwis who have really taken their Insta game up a few levels and definitely deserve a follow.
1.ย polkadotpassport, Nicola Easterby
For some travel inspiration, look no further than Easterby’s beautiful Instagram feed. Snowy peaks, waterfalls, insanely beautiful landscapes … this Kiwi on Insta will get you travelling, even if only in your daydreams.
Auckland-based Emily will have you drooling all over your phone screen if you are not careful checking her Insta. Her foodie shots are insanely good, without being pretentious or faux haute cuisine. Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich, you know?
3.ย thebuzzykiwi, Stephen McDowell
Go on a trip around the world with McDowell’s incredible travel photography, which frequently includes some of the best shots of our own Aotearoa.
4.ย healthychick101, Riley Hemson
Hemson is, as she puts it, just a huge girl trying to get some abs. The graduate paramedic intern is both funny and inspirational – a tough combination to get right online but one that she nails on the regular.
5.ย lulasticblog, Lucy Aitkenread
Aitkenread is living her best life in an yurt with her happy hippy family. She blogs and vlogs about all things DIY, parenting and sustainability and you can start by following her on Instagram but do check out her YouTube and website as well or you’ll be missing out on some good tips to live a better life.
Source: NZ Herald
Ok so we’re sneakily turning this list into the SIX accounts to follow because how could you leave off ours?
6. JETmag, obvi