Born and raised in the heart of Sussex, UK and after traveling the world for almost a decade, R. Hoyal has finally returned to the area in which he was born. He has been writing about travel, culture and the environment for the past few years. He currently has a keen interest in Tropical and Nordic countries.

Alexander Galant is a photographer and traveller, seeking out those quiet corners around the globe with the intention of sharing their stories. Born and raised around the Toronto Area, the hustle and bustle of the city gave way to the outdoors, helping him find his passion in visual storytelling and loving all things wild. With the pace of the world ever growing faster, his goal is to help us reconnect with the things that matter to us and to enjoy the magic of the world. You can visit him online at www.alexandergalant.ca, or @agalantphoto on the social platforms.

Melissa Corbin is a Tennessee-based travel and culinary journalist telling the stories of the folks and places that make their corner of the world so unique. You never know where she’ll turn up next. So, give her a holler over on Instagram @melcorbin. 

Erica Chatman is a freelance writer whose work often focuses on the art and culture she finds in various destinations. While she used to reside full-time in North Florida, she now travels full-time, often spending six months or a year in a new place. Her unusual lifestyle is documented on her blog, MrsHomeFree.com.   Her previous work has been featured on PassionPassport.com, GoWorldTravel.com, WorldFootprints.com and on BudgetTravel.com.

A Kolkata-based teacher, Bandita Mukherjee is an avid traveller. In her pursuit to dig deep into the diverse landscapes, cultures and customs, she has visited 18 countries and counting. But while she is thrilled to hike unknown terrains, explore cities steeped in history and understand the culinary scene of every new place she travels into; the nuanced textures of her native India is what she finds most exciting as a compulsive traveller. When she is not teaching or on-the-go, she can be found making her next trip plans, with a mug of fresh Darjeeling tea and her pet cat curled up by her side.

Bea Krasner is a passionate writer, part-time foodie, and full-time dog dad. He specializes in topic areas including exotic travel, exercise and holistic wellness, environmentally-friendly skincare, and LGBT rights advocacy.

Deepika Akhshar is a freelance content creator, a solo traveler & an aspiring travel writer based in Chennai. She has written exclusive, non-promotional articles for lifestyle and marketing channels. She documents her travel experiences on her personal blog, Hippietravelclub. Leading from her own experiences and values, Deepika believes everyone deserves freedom of time, location, and money. So, she left her former career as a programmer in one of the Fortune 500 companies and now works in digital media on her own terms of freedom. When she's not contemplating ideas in front of a screen, Deepika likes gazing at the sky, photographing the natural world, and investing in personal development. You can find her on Instagram.

Rachel Flynn is a freelance writer from the United States who has spent the past 5 years exploring 20+ countries and 6 continents. She is passionate about exploring lesser-known places and trying new foods (the best part of travelling tbh). You can find her reading a book by the beach in Crete, drinking sangria in Malaga, strolling through the Christmas market in Krakow, or searching for the best cafes in Cape Town. 

Krystina Quintana is a 28-year-old freelancing writer living outside of Chicago, IL. With a passion for food and travel, her articles are engaging and fun to read. Visit her website and follow Krystina on IG @krystinaquin

Shahraz Ali is a freelance content writer currently living in Lahore, Pakistan. With a half American and half Pakistani heritage he brings the best of both worlds into his writing with sophisticated simplicity and thoughtful details. Shahraz started writing in 2012 when he fell in love with his pen. He was the youngest ever Pakistani to win the best writer of the year award from the Islamabad Times in 2016. He enjoy a good cup of coffee, watching good movies & tv shows, and reading novels.

Hannah Cook has been living and working as a teacher and writer in Osaka for almost four years and throughout that time she has tried to experience as much of Japanese culture as possible. Hannah enjoys travelling in Japan and seeing everything from the flashy lights of Tokyo to the serene landscapes of countryside Japan.

Courtney Campbell is a graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in May of 2017. She is an avid creative writer and has been featured in several literary publications showcasing pieces of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. She currently resides in Corpus Christi, TX with her three beagle puppies.