Authors
Nayla Azmi is an Indigenous Batak storyteller and conservationist based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. She has worked in the field for more than a decade and is passionate about conservation, decolonization, and the empowerment of women. Nayla lives with seven cats that she rescued from the street. Connect with her at nayla.azmi@gmail.com.
Elizabeth Waddington is a permaculture designer and sustainability consultant based in the United Kingdom. She is passionate about sustainable travel, preserving all the world's wonders and safeguarding the future for generations to come.
Samantha Shea is a freelance writer and travel blogger originally from the US. She has contributed to a number of publications and also shares her own guides and stories on Intentionaldetours.com. Samantha is passionate about slow and immersive backpacking, and you can often find her in Asia. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cycling, hiking, relaxing on the beach and practicing her foreign language skills.
Madi Kh is the Local Contributing Writer at Global Storybook (Pakistan & Australia). Madi was born in Pakistan, raised in the Middle East and is now getting settled in Australia. She loves nature, books, animals, and photography. She has been writing travel blogs for many years, sharing her experiences and traveling tips with the world. Of all the places Madi has been to, her most memorable and favorite destinations include Istanbul and Queenstown (New Zealand).
Nicole Banks has a passion for authentic travel and for documenting her travel experiences for others through writing and photography. She is a practicing lawyer based in Sydney, Australia and makes the most of working 100% remotely to travel the world with her partner as much as possible. India and Japan are currently topping her lengthy 'must-see' list.
Sangeeta Ranade is a writer and digital content creator based near Washington, DC. She is passionate about travel and music, and you can follow her at SangeetaRanade.com.
Farah Kasman is a proud wife and mother of two. Her passions are travel, fashion, and writing. She previously worked in the fashion industry but is now a full-time blogger and SEO content creator. She loves making delicious, home-cooked meals for her family and believes that a healthy lifestyle is the key to a happy life. In her spare time, she writes destination guides for her blog, providing inspiration for travel seekers worldwide and adding to her bucket list of travel ideas.
Claudia Larios is a Mexican based in Guadalajara who is a beach and sports lover, adventure seeker, bookworm and freelance travel writer. She is a traveler with a 9-5 job, soon to be a digital nomad.
Natasha Tucker is native to Halifax, Nova Scotia and has spent the better part of the last decade moving around Canada. When she’s not packing up for her next move across the country, she is planning her next backpacking trip. Natasha is passionate about travel that is budget-friendly, eco-conscious and includes highlighting local wildlife and cuisine. Follow her day-to-day adventures on Instagram at @natasha_tucker.
Ghada is a freelance writer from Cairo, Egypt and a recent graduate of Hamilton College. She freelances for the Georgetowner newspaper, based in Washington, D.C.. She has written for Hamilton's news site, the Wellin Museum and the student newspaper in college. Ghada is interested in writing about art, culture, travel and film. She loves reading literary critique of Jane Austen novels. Kindly find more about her at her website.
Haley Comet, founder of Haley Comet Astrology, is an astrologer based in San Diego, CA. She's also the lead astrologer of NUiT App Astrology Match & Date. Haley was named after a comet and born at the peak of the full moon, so becoming an astrologer was natural. She combines her decade-long study of Western astrology to share the language of the cosmos. Listen to Haley's podcast interview HERE.
Kerri Smith is an avid traveler and believes firmly that culture is rooted in a community’s food and dining experiences can make or break a trip. Whether solo or with friends, She enjoys traveling best when the most is made of every experience. Good, bad, or otherwise, her motto is “…but would it make a good story?” Kerri left her traditional job in advertising sales to become a full-time travel writer and to live her one life as fully as possible.
