Authors
Jim Bamboulis knew that experiences were far more meaningful than selfies when he started his media career 20 years ago. Jim spent 15 years as a TV Producer, Director, Writer and Host before starting TravelMammal, a site dedicated to creating content that showcases the things, places and people behind the most unique, engaging and delicious travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide. Jim also hosts two Greektown Food Tours in Toronto and has since pivoted to offer five Greek Food Care Packages that are shipped worldwide. Jim's aim is to constantly and consistently create content and experiences that unite the global community.
Sugato Mukherjee is a photographer and writer based in Calcutta with bylines in The Globe and Mail, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Nat Geo Traveller, Atlas Obscura and Discovery, among others. While documenting humanitarian stories remains his priority, he equally loves to explore new destinations and write about them. Sugato's coffee table book on Ladakh has been published from Delhi, and his work on sulphur miners of East Java has been awarded by UNESCO.
Lipsa Das is a content specialist and aspiring freelance writer based in India. She is a passionate traveler and a travel blogger who’s been to several places worldwide. When she is not on her scribbling pad she is binge-watching TV, reading a novel or walking her dog.
Bianka Cramblit fostered her love for language, reading, and writing while studying English Literature at the University of Idaho and a two-semester study abroad stint at Universidad del Pais Vasco in Bilbao, Spain. She always has a book in her bag and a cup of coffee in her hand. An avid traveler, she has called sunny Madrid her home for the past three years. Her hobbies include baking, yoga, and hiking. Follow her on Instagram @biankaas
Michael Fil is a traveler, writer, and photographer. He likes to ask a lot of questions and learn everything there is to know about other people’s journeys around the world. He hosts a Spotify podcast featuring immigrant stories called All My Friends Are Immigrants and currently lives in New York City.
Brita Penfold is an English teacher, voiceover artist, and writer based in Naples, Italy. She loves exploring new places and trying food from all around the world. Follow her on Instagram @BritaPenfold
Devon Older is a PR and Marketing professional from London, England, with a flair for writing and photography. Devon discovered her adventurous nature and wanderlust on a solo trip to Bali whilst studying for an English degree. From there her passion grew as she left the 9-5 in London to tackle freelance life and travel the world. Follow her adventures at @devonolder
Ali Wunderman is a travel journalist predominantly focusing on the intersection of wildlife and tourism, though she also covers cultural matters, pets, and relationships. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, TIME Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, and Glamour, among many others. She is also the Frommer's guidebook author for Belize, and a contributing author for Fodor's Iceland guidebook. Ali lives in Northwest Montana with her husband and their two dogs.
Manali Shah is a freelance writer who is always dreaming of her next trip. Traveling, watching Bollywood movies and reading murder mysteries are her favorite pastimes. She lives in Minnesota and has been actively volunteering on several school district committees and other organizations in her city since 2004. Manali is a Board member of Woodbury Days–a three-day Fun Fair held in August every year–where she leads the event’s fundraising efforts and participants in it’s year-round planning. Manali was a correspondent for Business India magazine and The Economic Times in Mumbai, India, from 1989 to 1994. She continued as a freelance business writer for some years when she moved to the USA, and now writes travel memoirs.
Tasha Prados is an award-winning strategist and digital nomad creator who traded her corporate career for the freedom to help businesses grow from anywhere in the world. As the founder of Duraca Strategic, she coaches freelancers and consultants on how to consistently attract premium clients they adore and partners with social impact brands to craft marketing and brand strategies that actually work. She’s also the creator of Duraca Travels, where she shares inspiration and practical advice so you can live a life of travel and adventure while doing fulfilling work. Follow Tasha @duraca.strategic for no-nonsense business strategies and @t.prad for inspiring tales from the road.
Edward Cole is a professional photographer, videographer, editor, and on-air personality, with over 20 years of broadcasting and production experience. Currently, Edward is wearing many hats, as he’s a photographer/videographer for the Arizona Cardinals, Instant Replay Lead for the Arizona Coyotes, and Lead Photographer/Videographer for the Experience Tanner Ministry Team at Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Edward’s very passionate about taking photos, and videos, and editing them in a way which draws the viewers in and tells them a very unique story with each piece of content. When Edward’s not busy in front of his laptop, he enjoys playing video games, and tending to his six chickens: Lucy, Polo, Smoothie, Gina, Pinky and Bombshell. Follow and contact Edward on Instagram and on Twitter.
Sam White is a freelance writer from New York who is passionate about social activism, environmental conservation, and sustainable, cruelty-free living. You can follow her on Instagram at @misamthropy or visit her website at White Ember Writing.
