Meet Gandalf, the travelling cat

Gandalf's visit to the Grand Canyon was "too much for his little kitty mind to comprehend". Photo / Instagram, ganddygram

An adventurous fluffy gray cat has travelled around the United States and amassed a huge Instagram following as a result.

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Gandalf is at the airport and heading back to California~ He has loved his time in Texas and hopes to visit again soon! He would also like welcome all his new fur friends from the Internet and hopes they enjoy his travels😸 #cats #cat #catlife #catoftheday #catsofinstagram #catstagram #caturday #gandalf #meow #bestmeow #bestoftheday #instagood #nofilter #instacat #pet #pets #petstagram #petsofinstagram #adventurecats #campingwithcats #adventure #saturday #fly #catting #explore #kitty #catsonleashes #travel #instatravel

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Originally from South Korea, Gandalf moved to California last year and has accompanied his owners on their travels around the states - with the relaxed feline posing happily in front of iconic sites. And he even has his own "pawssport".

The stunning photographs show off some of the most beautiful sights of the United States with a feline twist.

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"There's Gold in them Meowtains" Gandalf has returned to the Gold filled hills of Northern California. Tomorrow he hopes to tour Gold Bug Park and see where the gold rush began.

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In the last year, Gandalf has already visited nine states and has ticked the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Grand Canyon and Golden Gate Bridge off his bucket list - among others.

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Gandalf made an impromptu trip to San Francisco this morning to visit a friend from Korea! He stopped to for lunch at parkchow and then for pictures by the Golden Gate Bridge 🌇 #cat #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacat #instagood #nofilter #instatravel #travel #catsonleashes #campingwithcats #adventurecat #adventure #bestmeow #bestoftheday #petsofinstagram #pets #petstagram #pet #kitty #meow #caturday #friday #catlover #catting #explore #gandalf #cute #cuteness #weeklyfluff @adventurecatsorg @excellent_cats @cat_features @campingwithcats @cats_of_instagram

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He donned a cute little winter jacket to hit the snow in Yosemite Park - although his shaggy fur coat must have helped a bit.

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A mighty roar or a yawn.. who's to say! After a nice walk in the snow, Gandalf is ready for a nap.😽💤

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And walked the train tracks in Shingle Springs in California.

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Gandalf showing off his balancing skills🚂🚃🚃 #catsofinstagram #cats #cat #catoftheday #catlover #instacat #instagood #catlife #catstagram #petsofinstagram #instapet #nofilter #cat_features #instagramcats #excellent_cats #kitty #bestoftheday #adventurecats #campingwithcats #petstagram #instadaily #gandalf #bestmeow #pets #adventure #railroad #picoftheday #skills #hiking #catsonleashes @cat_features @excellent_cats @adventurecatsorg @cats_of_instagram

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This "talented feline on a quest to see the wonders of the world" has since accumulated nearly 20,000 followers.

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Gandalf had quite the year 2015. He made his way from South Korea to the USA where he visited 9 different states from the midwest to the west coast. He is thankful for all of his new friends and fans and hopes to continue his travels indefinitely. Some of Gandalf's favorite memories include the camping in the Redwoods in Northern California and the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Gandalf hopes to continue to inspire kitties around the world to explore and have their own adventures.💕 2016 may be a little slower for the Gandalf family since we will be starting the long immigration process back across the Pacific. Mum leaves in January to go get life started and make the path a little easier and less stressful for a kitty. There will be heaps of paperwork for Gandalf and it will take around 6 months for Dad to complete it. There will still be plenty of adventures, hiking, and travel for the boys through out the year but Gandalf will be land locked in the USA until his papers are in order. We hope to end 2016 with loads of camping in our new home, all together again.🌍🔜🌏 #cat #cats #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacat #instagood #nofilter #instatravel #travel #catsonleashes #campingwithcats #adventurecat #adventure #bestmeow #bestoftheday #petsofinstagram #pets #petstagram #pet #kitty #meow #caturday #2015bestnine #catlover #catting #explore #gandalf #cute #cuteness #weeklyfluff

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Follow Gandalf on Instagram to keep up with his travels.

- nzherald.co.nz