Darren has travelled all over this incredible planet. His highlights include hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru, climbing glaciers in New Zealand and living the Pacific island life in Fiji. Darren enjoys sharing his travel experiences and photography through his own successful travel blog where he's collaborated with numerous travel brands. From his Project Management background at London creative agencies, running Travel Content Collective and his team of content creatives comes naturally.
Shelley's travelling lifestyle started 10 years ago. She has lived in wonderful places such as Australia, Thailand, Bali and, of course, her hometown of London, but her favourite backpacking destination is Sri Lanka. In just a year, Shelley built a large social media following for her professional travel blog which attracted other brands to want to work with her. But there’s more to Shelley than being the go-to-girl for all things social media, her kind heart has led her to volunteer and work for valuable charities all over the world.
Adventurer, award-winning published author, and motivational speaker, Ian is our go-to Africa specialist. The highlight of his traveling lifestyle is his solo 25,000 mile by-any-means journey through 31 African countries. Attempting to complete the first solo and unassisted circumnavigation of Africa by public transport, equivalent to circling the Earth at the equator, Ian experiences life without schedules. With praise from National Geographic, Ian’s perfectly equipped for out-of-this-world travel content.
For the last two years, Lily has been journeying around the world, teaching yoga everywhere from island resorts in Cambodia, surf hostels in Sri Lanka, hotels in Bali, and wellness centers in the Philippines. As a yoga instructor and travel writer, Lily loves building her life around her passions—health, wellness, and travel. Merging her writing with her passion for helping others, whether on the mat or on the road, is a true joy for her!
Tara is a creative writer and storyteller hailing from Seattle, USA. After leaving her tech job in 2017, she bought a one-way ticket out of the country and hasn't returned since. Tara holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Washington and has been featured in numerous travel publications around the world. She's lived in China, Italy and Greece, but currently spends most of her time in the beer-loving capital of Munich, Germany.
Ian is a freelance writer and tour guide currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has also lived in Portugal and New Zealand, He regularly travels to anywhere that fits his budget - with a particular interest in Eastern Europe and Taiwan. Aside from travel writing he specialises in writing about LGBT issues, visual content production and the whisky industry. He has previously collaborated with tourism organisations such as the New Zealand Mountain Council, Eurostar and KLM, as well as provided photography services to tour companies in Edinburgh and Lisbon.
Ki has been nomadically traveling since the age of nineteen and has enjoyed adventures such as hiking to Machu Picchu, flying over the Nazca lines, surfing on the beaches of Brazil, and snorkeling in coral reefs in Borneo. Combining a passion for travel with a love of writing, Ki has written articles for a number of high profile travel blogs including The Broke Backpacker, and hopes that future trips will inspire even more writing ventures.
Carly’s travels began when she ventured into the jungles of Sumatra as part of her career working with orangutans around a decade ago. Those first adventures were so intoxicating that she left New Zealand to base herself in Sumatra and begin the life of digital nomadism. With a lifelong passion for animals and the written word, Carly is stoked to be able to travel, work with animals, and work as a freelance writer and editor. Carly ghost-writes for a vast variety of different blogs and loves the freedom this career affords her. She also launched and runs a rapidly growing travel blog focused on Sumatra and continues to explore this incredible Indonesian island.
Currently based in Brussels, Alex is an avid traveler and linguist who loves getting to know different peoples, cultures and customs. Raised in a very multicultural and international setting, his background in educational charities and NGOs has seen him live and work in countries as varied as Brazil, Italy, and Sudan. Since 2017, he has been using his passion for all things travel to provide clients with exciting and engaging high-quality content.
Dan's experiences range from guiding volcano trips in Nicaragua to exploring fjords in Norway. Before that, he worked as a design engineer within the aerospace industry. He has a fully stocked toolkit of skills and experiences to bring to any travel writing project. Speaking of writing, Dan has spent the last several years writing travel-related articles for numerous clients as he indulges his travel bug. From gear-roundups to destination reviews, Dan is always ready to contribute his experience and personal panache to any article.
In 2013, Amy left her online journalism job in London to travel the world indefinitely. Since then, she’s been working as a freelance writer, travel blogger and occasional English Teacher whilst exploring the world. Amy has an MA in magazine journalism and has written for a number of travel publications including Southeast Asia Backpacker, In the Know Traveler and The Guide Magazine Vietnam.
UK travel writing duo James and Sarah create fun, inspirational and engaging content for a number of large publications around the world. These include UNiDAYS where they are the resident travel experts, Wise Bread whose focus is on budget travel advice, and as staff writers for Goats on The Road, one of the world’s top 50 travel blogs. James and Sarah have a real passion for all things travel and live nomadically, always on the lookout for new and exciting adventures. They have particular expertise in South American and Asian destinations, where they continue to spend a significant amount of time.
Molly has been travelling Asia and Europe extensively for the past three years. Through her work in Nepal at esteemed Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge she has worked with writers from National Geographic and Travel + Leisure Magazine. Molly is committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious travel and through her experience in the hospitality industry has a critical eye for detail and enjoys seeking out the best places to stay.
Clay is a graduate journalism student from the United States but currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, the country he calls his second home. He is an avid adventurer and is always keen on discovering his next big trip. His clients include US-based travel company Hipmunk and his travel writing has been featured on hugely popular online magazines such as EliteDaily, ThoughtCatalog & Lifehack.
After two years as Senior Copywriter for a successful Brand & Marketing Agency in his home city London, Nick packed his bags in 2016 and has been traveling and living in South America ever since while exploring his Peruvian roots. Nick specializes in copywriting for travel clients including the award-winning The Dragon Trip. Armed with a travel blog and established Instagram following, he also helps fund his journey with Social Media Marketing. Passions include cooking and the search for adventure!