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This teddy bear from Leitrim is travelling the world and documenting it all on Instagram

Yes, this teddy is way better travelled than you’ll ever be.

Dec 1st 2016, 11:48 AM 6,128 Views 2 Comments

PACKIE THE BEAR is a must-follow Instagram account.

He’s from Leitrim, has visited 51 countries on six continents since he left home in September 2012, and he’s documenting every bit of it.

Packie is named after Leitrim footballer Packy McGarty, and travels with his owner. His photos are as adorable as they are enviable.

He’s been to Machu Picchu, of course

Sydney

Thailand, Maya Beach

In Angkor

Amsterdam

Russia

Taking in the view from the Shard in London

He’s enjoy the foodie scene in Madrid

But stopped back home for the Picnic, of course

There he is in Petra

Getting a Tuk Tuk around Dehli

Up Kala Pathar

Getting a selfie with an elephant in Chitwan

This bear has the greatest life

Packie, what a ledge

He keeps a travel blog, which you can check out here. Or follow his Instagram and Facebook.

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This teddy bear from Leitrim is travelling the world and documenting it all on Instagram