Chasing the perfect travel photo to wow your followers, family and friends? Nothing says "awesome travel adventure" better than an iconic landscape shot, epic selfie or stunning sunset pic. From Vietnam to Brazil, here are 2018's most instagrammable countries. Get your camera's ready and get snapping!
1. South Korea
From glittering capital Seoul, to culture soaked Gwangju and gritty Busan, South Korea has the goods whatever your photography style. Manicured parks, quirky street fronts and pretty light shows are a given here and you won't look out of place snapping away - most of the locals will be too!
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Gyeongbokgung Palace - dress up in traditional Hanbok and prepare yourself for a photo shoot complete with a stunning backdrop. If dressing up isn't your thing, the beautiful Korean architecture alone is breathtaking enough!
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Wed - Mon 9 am - 6 pm
Gamcheon Culture Village - South Korea's answer to Santorini! Multicoloured houses line the mountain front here and street art galore makes for some fun, creative pics.
Address: 203 Gamnae 2(i)-ro, Gamcheon-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
Hours: Daily 9 am - 5 pm
2. Scotland
Rolling hills, endless skies, picturesque ruins and luscious greenery... it doesn't get better than this. The perfect place to capture that epic nature pic, Scotland has no shortage of stunning spots. You won't be able to help yourself from stopping in the streets of Edinburgh or Glasgow for snaps of the classic cobblestones and traditional buildings, and heading out of the main cities brings even more photographic gems!
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Isle of Skye - the largest of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides is an absolute must for wild nature pics. Dramatic snow-capped peaks give way to springs flowers and endless green stretches, and along the coast you'll find wildlife like puffins and otters.
Cairngorms National Park - home to five of Scotland’s highest peaks, this is a true mountain wilderness. Cycle the Speyside Way and wander around Loch Muick, or for the ultimate shot, climb 1,309-metre Ben Macdui Mountain!
3. Turkey
You can't deny that the camera loves colourful Turkey. The Sultanahmet district is awash with must-see spots like the Blue Mosque and Agia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are the perfect place to snap some photos of local life (while enjoying some tasty treats.) If nature is more your style, head out to Cappadocia for futuristic rock formations and photos of the distinctive “fairy chimneys."
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Blue Mosque, Istanbul: you can't come to Turkey without stopping here. It's spectacular both from the inside and out, with huge domed ceilings decorated in intricate patterns make for a truly special picture.
Address: Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi, Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Hours: The Blue Mosque is still a working mosque, and is closed to tourists during prayer time. Generally, the opening hours are from 8:30 am until one hour before dusk each day. This excludes 90 minutes each prayer time, and two hours during Friday noon prayers.
Hot Air Ballooning, Cappadocia: it might set you back a bit of cash, but the epic shots you'll get are worth it. Each morning hundreds of hot air balloons take flight over the iconic landscape, providing you with some real photographic gems.
4. Brazil
From beautiful beaches to bright villages, you'll find no shortage of Instagram worthy shots in Brazil. Porto de Galinhas and Baía do Sancho provide the goods for your ocean images and there are some absolutely INSANE natural landscapes in Jalapao State Park and Iguazu Falls. Day to day life in historic Pelourinho will also delight, set amongst colourful buildings and photographic facades. Oh, and don't forget to grab a shot of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio Di Janerio.
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Blue Lake Grotto, Bonito: a huge cave filled with shimmering blue water and one of the most awe-inspiring places around. It's particularly breathtaking when the sun shines through a hole in the cave ceiling, illuminating the glistening water even more.
Fernando de Noronha Island: 354 kilometres from the coast of Pernambuco, this tiny island is full of magic. It's a sea turtle and spinner dolphin sanctuary, and in order to preserve the area's ecology, less than 500 visitors are allowed in per day! Make your trip here count.
5. Vietnam
Vivid streetscapes and smiling locals meet culture and natural beauty here. From bustling Ho Chi Minh, to quaint Hoi An and stunning Sapa, this is the place to take that envy-inducing shot. You can't miss Halong Bay of course, and the Old Quarter in Hanoi is a great spot to capture local life in action. There's no shortage of mountain peaks and epic rice paddies to shoot in the mountains too. Whether you want temples and night markets or beach vistas and sand dune snaps, you'll find it in Vietnam. It helps that the cusine is total food-porn too!
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Halong Bay - it goes without saying! This emerald water oasis full of towering limestone peaks offers some of the best photo opportunities in the world.
Sapa - any trek here will give you epic shots over the rice paddies and mountain surrounds here. In fact, the views from the hilly town itself are breathtaking enough!
Hoi An Ancient Town - ride bikes through this authentic village and snap some action shots as you go. Discover lantern filled streets, bright yellow shopfronts and some of the most delicious delicacies you've seen!
So there you have it! 5 incredible countries that will guarantee you some special shots on your next trip. For more stunning places to visit with your camera check out our blogs on https://blog.backpackerdeals.com/13-images-of-spain/ and the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
