Top 10 Most-Liked Instagram Photos from Lake Charles in 2017

Instagram showcases a curated glimpse of life, but it rarely reveals the full story—especially in travel photography. As a professional travel blogger with over eight years of experience, I believe in transparency beyond the highlight reel. Here, I share the behind-the-scenes challenges, mishaps, and efforts that went into some of my most popular Instagram travel photos. Safety is always my top priority; I never promote reckless behavior or trespassing, and I avoid unnecessary risks for a shot.

Here at Fathom HQ, we love turning to Instagram for our daily dose of travel inspiration. Judging from the incredible response we receieved from last years 24 Best Travelers on Instagram, you do too. This time around, we zoom in on tiny islands (Mallorca), small counties (Dorset), lesser-known cities (Utrecht), and splashy destinations (Hong Kong, Venice, London), to bring you the 24 Best Travelers on Instagram 2015.As always, there wa

Not too long ago, vacation photos ended up as slideshows for the neighbors, a carousel of the best, worst, and most tedious moments of the familys tourisy sojourn to Europe or week near the Great Lakes.These days, Instagram makes it easier and — dare we say — more appealing to follow along as friends, family, and even strangers traverse the world. (Thank you, filters Valencia and Amaro!) Sometimes social media causes I