Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
Travel influencers who know where they are going
TRAVEL couples are a breed of their own as far as influencers go. Whether they’re into van-life, converting minibuses into chic mobile homes and hopping from state to state or jet-setting in first class, experiencing every luxury life has to offer, one thing is for sure – they are the epitome of #couplegoals.
If you’ve ever been on holiday with a significant other, you’ll know how thrilling, yet challenging the entire process can be.
From having to compromise on which attractions to see first to choosing a budget that works for both parties, picking the accommodation and compromising on who gets to have the window seat, there’s no doubt that putting a travel itinerary together can be a huge ordeal, especially when you have to consider the needs and wants of another person. However, these couples make it look easy.
Providing their followers with a stream of travel inspiration in the form of exquisite photography, vlogs, and more, these influencers are experts at adventure, luxury and romance.
In celebration of the month of love, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite travel couples to satisfy your wanderlust.
@bruisedpassports
Savi and Vid met in high school and dated for years before marrying in 2008. Together, the journalist-photographer team has travelled to nearly 80 countries. They've won several honours for their work in the travel blogging world, and they’ve given
many TEDx Talks about creating the life of one’s dreams through enthusiasm and hard work.
@lezseetheworld
Steph and Katie met at a dance studio in Vancouver at the end of 2010, and quickly fell in love. Their Instagram details all of their travels
across Canada and the US, Western Europe and the UK, Central and South America, Asia, and Australia. They have been on this path for more than three years and haven’t looked back. The pair work while travelling and make sure they always arrive home in time to see their families and friends.
Their adorable pooch goes everywhere with them that he’s allowed, and he also stays with his best doggie pal in Vancouver on occasion.
@mariefeandjakesnow
Marie and Jake are from opposite sides of the globe. They met on a Thai island four years ago, fell in love and decided that their relationship was more important to them than security, comfort or a career. Together they have travelled the globe, seeing beautiful sights, meeting the happiest people, and discovering new ways of life they never knew existed. As a result of all of this, they’ve been able to gather the resources needed to create an ideal lifestyle. A manner of living that allows them to spend their time as they please.
@loveatfirstflight_
Mahdi and Lanaiza combined create “Manaiza” which kind of sounds like a tropical paradise. They met working in corporate America doing sales for a big travel company. The duo excelled at their careers because they relished the opportunity to fulfil people’s travel fantasies. But there was something missing: their own happiness. They would spend their days getting people excited about holidays to areas they had never been before. After their first holiday together their minds were made up. Now, they blog as a method of encouraging and motivating everyone they meet to take holidays and create memories together. @irietoaurora
For a long time, Dustin and Naomi felt as if they were living someone else's life – going after their version of success and pleasure. As a result, they made a significant change.
They minimised their belongings and embarked on a journey of simplicity and travel. They have been on the road since 2016, as eco-vanlifers and digital nomads. Their social media accounts are all about sharing what they have learnt along the journey with you.