Authors
Samantha 'Sam' Taylor is Founder of Reputation Dynamics and Senior Advisor to the nonprofit Synergos Institute. Reputation Dynamics is a member of the UN General Company and focuses on healthcare (HIV/AIDS), poverty, education, environmental, community and workplace development. The Synergos Institute creates innovative solutions to address poverty and advance social equity in emerging markets around the world. Born in London, Sam grew up in Kenya, East Africa where she learned first hand the challenges of poverty and community development.
Jennifer Zollo is a travel writer and photographer based out of Chicago, IL. She is a bestselling author and the founder of the travel blog, Vagarious Wanderer, where she encourages women to explore the world around them through solo travel. You can follow her adventures across the globe on Instagram and Tiktok.
Sara Perillo is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in improving literacy skills in children and youth. Sara is originally from Montreal, Canada, but has relocated various times. Currently she lives in Vancouver Island, in British Columbia. When she's not working, you can normally find Sara pursuing her outdoor hobbies, including hiking, climbing, and kayaking. Sara has been an avid traveller for much of her adult life and is passionate about seeking out adventure in the outdoors.
Kate Slater is a Kiwi writer based out of Sydney, Australia. She loves all things travel and is a serious foodie. When not travelling, planning a trip or writing about travel, you’ll find her hanging out at a café or with her nose in a book.
Neha Singh is a writer by passion and profession. She has visited 5 countries and 32 cities across various cultures and landscapes. She enjoys meeting locals and hearing stories about the places from them. In her free time, she loves singing, painting, and playing tennis.
Born in Zimbabwe, Davison Matanga is a software developer by day but intrepid traveler at heart. He has lived in London and Chicago but has been living in Johannesburg, South Africa since 2005 with the love of his life. Davison’s lifelong dream is to become a famous novelist and film director. In the meantime, however you will most probably find him sampling some remote tourist destination, pen in one hand, camera in another. Davison can be reached at dmatangany@yahoo.com.
Stacy Miller is a U.S. Army wife who has traveled around America and developed a love for exploring new places. She loves road-tripping and seeing new sights while getting to know the locals at a mom-and-pop restaurant or a favorite local hangout. Although she hasn't been able to travel as much recently, Stacy spends as much time as she can in nature, walking trails or admiring the ocean.
Hanna Muth was born and raised in the small town of Quincy, Illinois. Hanna works as a freelance writer, educator, and musician. When she’s not writing or playing the violin, you can find her practicing yoga, reading, or drinking coffee. Hanna currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband.
Natalie Hoy has worked in IT for four years, but has a passion for food and travel. Having traveled to almost every continent, Natalie brings in her diverse experiences into her writing.
Benedine Kaptuya is a freelance writer from Kenya. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Information Science and holds a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. Benedine loves volunteering, reading, writing and traveling.
Mohammad Aamir Arafat is a graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He hails from the small city of Moradabad in India. His love and passion of reading different literature dragged him into the field of Article and blog writing. He is the author of the book “The MUSLIMAH MANUAL”, and he has written over thousands of articles.
Kerri Driver got bit hard by the travel bug after studying abroad in Spain and then moving back there to teach English after college. She loves to travel slow and has spent three of the last six years inching her way through Europe, South East Asia, and South America. She has funded her travels as an English teacher, SCUBA instructor, bartender, and with various other gigs. Now, she’s working as a freelance writer and beginning her journey as a digital nomad. Her passions include spending time with her dog, a boxer named Rage, iPhone photography, learning new languages, and doing anything she can to help street animals around the world. You can follow her travels on Instagram @flightybehavior
