Expat Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow
Packing up your bags and relocating to a new country is no easy feat. Our family has lived abroad on and off since 2012. We lived in Ukraine, Georgia, and Germany (2 separate times). Being an expat gives you a unique perspective. It is a huge learning experience. Most of the time we relish in the new experiences we get to have, but there are challenges too. It isn’t easy adapting to a culture that’s not your own.
Through our time as expats, we’ve connected with so many others who are living a similar experience. We love the community and getting to peek into other people’s lives and perspectives.
Are you an expat yourself and looking for other expats around the world to find some community with?
Are you curious what it would be like to live in a different country?
Do you love travel, and want a window into different areas?
Then you NEED to check out this list of Expat Instagram Accounts to follow!
Below is a list broken down by country of residence of over 100 expats. Take a look at these Instagram accounts sharing pieces of their lives abroad, travel, and their passions. It’s a great way to build connections and find people who you can use as a resource.
Austria Expats
Angelique-South African in Austria
Instagram: @beyond_expatation
Sandra-Belgian in Austria
Instagram: @sandra_expatmamastories_
Also Lived In: Thailand, the Netherlands, Jordan, Syria
Katherine-American in Vienna
Instagram: @gravity.ever.after
Tamara-American in Austria
Instagram: @tamslillife
Belgium Expats
Alexandra-Romanian in Brussels
Instagram: @alexandra.paucescu
Also Lived In: USA, Austria, Germany
Website: linktr.ee/Alexandrapaucescu
Bosnia & Herzegovina Expats
David-British in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Instagram: @anenglishmaninthebalkans
Also Lived In: Germany, Canada, Afghanistan
Website: https://anenglishmaninthebalkans.com
Kathi-German in Sarajevo
Instagram: @kathi.daniela
Also Lived In: Denmark, Czechia, South Africa
Website: http://www.kathi-daniela.com
Brazil Expats
Nancy-American in Brazil
Instagram: @nan_c_worldwide
Also Lived In: Denmark, UAE, Vietnam
Website: https://thatlayoverlife.com/
Cambodia Expats
Lindsey-American in Cambodia
Instagram: @Wanderlustwatts
Also Lived In: China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia
Website: http://www.wanderlustwatts.com
Colombia Expats
Elisabet-Spanish in Colombia
Instagram: @andnowwelivein
Also Lived In: The Netherlands, Russia, China, Italy
Mary-American in Colombia
Instagram: @maryhoffbeck
England Expats
Andrea-Irish in Cambridge
Instagram: @andrea_expatosaurus
Also Lived In: UAE, Qatar, USA, Australia, Japan
Candace-American in England
Instagram: @candacefaith
CIndy-American in London
Instagram: @Cindygiammattei
Also Lived In: Saudi Arabia
Website: http://piccoloexplorer.com
Preethi-American in London
Instagram: @Localpassportfamily
Website: http://www.localpassportfamily.com
Angie-American in London
Instagram: @lovelylittlejourney
Jeanne-American in London
Instagram: @Mama-paige6
Jess-American in England
Instagram: @ourmicroadventures
Erica-American in England
Instagram: @suninmysuitcase
Amelia-American in London
Instagram: @the.brames.abroad
Also Lived In: Poland
Website: http://thebramesabroad.com
Kathleen-American in London
Instagram: @triplepassport
Also Lived In: Switzerland, Hungary, Norway
Website: www.triplepassport.com
Finland Expats
France Expats
Catharine-American in Paris
Instagram: @Catherinebuhler
Also Lived In: China
Website: http://gutlesslyhopeful.com
Phoebe-Australian/British in Southern France
Instagram: @loumessugo
Also Lived In: UK, India, Czechia, Iceland, Australia, Bulgaria, Belgium, Vietnam
Website: https://loumessugo.com/blog
Sarah-American in Paris
Instagram: @perrywillaetc
Germany Expats
Jessica-American In Stuttgart
Instagram: @4aboard
Lindsey-American in Garmisch
Instagram: @abroadwife
Also Lived In: Georgia, Ukraine
Website: abroadwife.com
Alex-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @Adventuresabroadwithalex
Website: http://adventuresabroadwithalex.com
Natalie-British in Munich
Instagram: @bavariaorbust
Brittany-American in Garmisch
Instagram: @brittany.mcanally
Also Lived In: Lithuania, Slovenia
Website: http://www.brittanymcanally.com
Madeline-American in Kaiserslaughtern
Instagram: @bucketlisttravelfam
Also Lived In: South Korea
Website: http://www.bucketlisttravelfam.com
Rachel-American in Bonn
Instagram: @celebrate.you.events
Formerly Lived In: UK, UAE
Website: http://www.celebrateyouevents.com
Christine- American in Berlin
Instagram: @chriscrossinggermany
Also Lived In: Spain
Website: http://www.chriscrossinggermany.com
Jessica-American in Osnabrück
Instagram: @DayKottmann
Danielle-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @dlkingsbury
Daniel-American in Grafenwöhr
Instagram: @DTV_Danieltelevision
Also Lived In: Japan
Website: https://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/
Elysia-American in Frankfurt
Instagram: @emglasscock
Sam-American in Wiesbaden
Instagram: @helloitsjasper
Also Lived In: Japan, UK
Website: http://helloitsjasper.com
Jenille-American in Heidelberg
Instagram: @jenillejoy
Jessica-American in Rhineland Pfalz
Instagram: @jessicadsimmons
Jessica-American in Triborder Area
Instagram: @jesstagirl
Also Lived In: Italy
Website: http://www.jessicalynnwrites.com
Jaqueline-American in Garmisch
Instagram: @Journeyby_jacq
Also Lived In: Belgium
Website: http://journeybyjacq.com
Kristie-American in Baden Württenburg
Instagram: @ _kristierodriguez_
Website: http://www.kristierodriguez.com
Margaret-American in Kaiserslautern
Instagram: @ktowndaytripper
Michelle-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @Liviehudson
Katie-American in Kaiserslautern
Instagram: @lostwithleona
Lynae-American in Wiesbaden
Instagram: @lynae.in.germany
Cammy-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @momingermany
Chloe & Michael-South Africans in Berlin
Instagram: @nomadandinlove
Website: https://nomadandinlove.com/
Cailin-American in Cologne
Instagram: @nonrevwifelife
Baileigh-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @poursouthernmama
Also Lived In: England
Website: https://www.leveesinlondon.com/
Katie-American in Stuttgart
Instagram: @well_ideclare
Greece Expats
Whitney-American in Athens
Instagram: @diplomaticdestinations
Also Lived In: Nigeria
Website: http://diplomaticdestinations.com
India Expats
Vaiva-Lithuanain in India
Instagram: @raising_little_travellers
Also Lived In: Singapore, China, France, UK, Belgium (moving to Vietnam)
Indonesia Expats
Maria-Danish in Bali
Instagram: @Mariahellemannfrisch
Alison-American in Bali
Instagram: @semicuratedlife
Also Lived In: Singapore
Website: http://www.semicuratedlife.com
Ireland Expats
Crystal-American in County Laois
Instagram: @crystalcampbellandco
Micah-American in Ireland
Instagram: @evelyn_and_timothy
Kristina-American in Ireland
Instagram: @transatlantic_leonards
Israel Expats
Ashley-American in Tel Aviv
Instagram: @_ashley_sharpe_
Meaghan-American in Israel
Instagram: @meagaldridge
Italy Expats
Valeria-Ukrainian in Italy
Instagram: @dramatically.expatic
Ashley-American in Rome
Instagram: @familyontheloose
Also Lived In: Thailand, Austria
Website: http://www.familyontheloose.com
Julie-American in Vincenza
Instagram: @juliecodabarnes
Kimberly-American in Italy
Instagram: @Kimberly_kp_travels
Also Lived In: Korea, Poland
Website: https://kimberlykepharttravels.com/
Emma-American in Italy
Instagram: @teaspoonofnose
Also Lived In: Australia
Website: http://teaspoonofnose.com
Japan Expats
Risa-American in Japan
Instagram: @ourstory2tell
Also Lived In: Germany
Website: http://ourstorytotell.com
Netherlands Expats
Sarah-German in The Netherlands
Instagram: @5colorfulbackpacks
Also Lived In: USA, Sweden, South Africa, Argentina
Website: http://www.5colorfulbackpacks.com
Kacy-American in the Netherlands
Instagram: @adventuresinabottle
Gabrielle-American in Amsterdam
Instagram: @Jetsetgabrielle
Jenn-American in The Netherlands
Instagram: @jenn.darby
Kim-South African in The Netherlands
Instagram: @kimleighdonian
Melani-South African in THe Netherlands
Instagram: @proteas to tulips
Also Lived In: UK, Germany, Switzerland, USA
Norway Expats
Lauren-American in Stavanger
Instagram: @kruegerfamilytravels
Website: http://kruegerfamilytravels.com/
Qatar Expats
Pilar-American in Qatar
Instagram: @Pilar.in.Qatar
Saudi Arabia Expats
Scotland Expats
Jonelle-American in Edinburgh
Instagram: @Jonelle.simunich
Also Lived In: Switzerland, England, Croatia
Amanda-American in Scotland
Instagram: @lane_of_joy
Singapore Expats
Danni-British in Singapore
Instagram: @dannimeetsworld
Also Lived In: France, Russia, USA
Website: http://www.dannimeetsworld.com
Katharine-American in Singapore
Instagram: @handiwork.co
Also Lived In: South Korea, England, UAE, India, Ireland
Website: http://handiwork.co
Emma-British in Singapore
Instagram: @wanderlustandwetwipes
Also Lived In: Australia, Ecuador, USA
Website: wanderlustandwetwipes.com
South Korea Expats
Abi-American in South Korea
Instagram: @abitomberlin
Also Lived In: Germany
Website: http://thetomco.net/
Renée-American in South Korea
Instagram: @delirium2323
Spain Expats
Meredith-American in Valencia
Instagram: @3littletravelers
Cassie-Austrian/British in Southern Spain
Instagram: @mexicocassie
Also Lived In: Mexico, Rwanda, Ethiopia
Website: http://mexicocassie.com
Sarah-British in Costa Blanca
Instagram: @Ourspanishadventures
Website: http://www.ourspanishadventures.com
Susie-British in Cáceres
Instagram: @susie_in_spain
Switzerland Expats
Sharon-British in Switzerland
Instagram: @expat_life_in_switzerland
Urska-Slovenian in Lucerne
Instagram: @sloveniangirlabroad
Also Lived In: UK, France
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SlovenianGirlAbroad?si=pU8IEqhfKgvK-sht
Lindsey-American in Switzerland
Instagram: @swisslark
Also Lived In: France, Ireland
Website: http://www.swisslark.com
Thailand Expats
Briana-American in Bangkok
Instagram: @brianawise
Michelle-American in Thailand
Instagram: @theviewfromoverhere
Tunisia Expats
Heather-American in Tunisia
Instagram: @Ferretingoutthefun
Also Lived In: China, Latvia
Website: https://www.ferretingoutthefun.com/
UAE Expats
Tara-Australian in UAE
Instagram: @oreillys.wandering.the.world
Keri-British/Australian in UAE
Instagram: @ourglobetrotters
Website: https://www.ourglobetrotters.com/
United States Expats
Catharina-German in USA
Instagram: @ellafamilytravel
Also Lived In: Mexico
Website: http://ellafamilytravel.com
Uzbekistan Expats
Rachel-New Zealander in Uzbekistan
Instagram: @yay.for.today
Also Lived In: China, Malaysia, Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, Germany
Vietnam Expats
Louise-British in Hanoi
Instagram: @shes_so_hanoi_ing
Also Lived In: Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal, The Falklands
Former Expats
This is a group of people who have moved back to their passport country, but hey are still an excellent resource on the countries they used to call home. They are avid travelers and many of them post about what it’s like to move home after being abroad.
Kristie-Poland
Instagram: @2travelingengineers
Tristyn-Germany
Instagram: @asfastasyoucan.life
Ashely-Czechia, Switzerland, Canada
Instagram: @born_explorers
Website: http://www.born-explorers.com
Maddy-China
Instagram: @cargobikemomma
Carly-Germany
Instagram: @carry.on.collins
Marci-Slovakia
Instagram: @marciwallace
Maureen-Israel, Botswana, South Africa, Brazil
Instagram: @mommymoadventures
Website: http://mommymoadventures.com
Jessica-Switzerland
Instagram: @wanderingwisniewskis
Haley-Germany & Korea
Instgram: @wherearewegoingtodaywithkids
Website: http://www.wherearewegoingtoday.com
I hope by reading this list you found a new connection, some inspiration, or a new friend. I love expanding this list each year and look forward to continually updating it! Please share with any of your expat friends who are looking to make new connections!
If you happen to be an expat who shares your life on a public Instagram account and you’d like to be added, please email me at helloabroadwife@gmail.com.
