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The 10 most Instagrammed travel destinations in the world

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Get your selfie stick ready! Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and that applies to our traveling tendencies, too.

Over 80 percent of travelers in the planning process head to outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for inspiration, and for good reason — just as many vacationers are posting their wanderlust-inducing photos to these sites.

It seems you can't scroll through more than four or five Instagram posts before you land on a friend or celebrity's pic of their current locale.

From London to Bangkok, these are the 10 most Instagrammed destinations in the world. 

While the majority that make the list make perfect sense, you may be surprised by which popular spots don't get a ton of hashtag love...we thought everyone shared #nomnomnom #pasta pics from Rome! (It just misses the top 10, coming in at #12.) Where have you taken your favorite Instagram travel pics?

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10. Bangkok

 

Though the devastating Erawan Shrine bomb attack this summer has already demonstrated it's negative effect on Thailand's tourism, Bangkok is nonetheless projected to be the second most-visited city in the world in 2015, with over 18 million international visitors.

And with those millions of visitors comes millions of Instagram posts, putting the Asian capital in the tenth spot on the list. From modern monuments (like the one above) to ancient temples, the city is full of sites worthy of a shared pic.



9. Amsterdam

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Amsterdam is a small city, but it's a beautiful city -- which is why it lands on the top 10 list. Every cobblestone street, lined by quaint, historic townhouses and bustling with locals on bicycles, provides an ideal backdrop for a selfie.

And, for better or worse, #Amsterdamweed is a hugely popular hashtag.



8. Singapore

 

After Bangkok and Dubai, Singapore is the most visited destination in Asia. Travelers come to the city-state, with the world's busiest port, to take in the awe-inducing juxtaposition of modern skyscrapers interspersed among traditional temples and gardens.

The local culture is also a mix of influences, including nods to China, Malaysia, and India, and numerous high-energy (and highly photogenic) events take place throughout the year.



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