Contributors

Laura is a Certified Travel Advisor, Wellness Travel Specialist, and founder of Telamon Travel, curating luxury and wellness-focused journeys worldwide. As a guest advisor for Wander, she draws on expertise, trusted industry connections, and a passion for exploration to design soulful, restorative travel experiences that are seamless, intentional, and deeply personal.
telamontravel.com

Diana is a Toronto-based health and travel writer specializing in mental health communications. Her articles focus on wellness, fitness, and outdoor adventures, and have been published in numerous North American publications, including San Diego Magazine, Zoomer Magazine, Broadview Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, and Cruise & Travel Lifestyles.
dianaballon.com 

Monique is a writer, Forest Therapy Guide, Reiki Practitioner, Coach, and Bestselling Author of Lost Intentionally: The Inner and Outer Journey of a Spiritual Nomad. As a spiritual nomad, she travels the world sharing the stories of the trees, people and sacred places she meets along the way.
linktr.ee/flourishment

Erin is the creator of Pricing Overhaul® and host of Luxury in Business Retreats®, helping entrepreneurs transform pricing for profit and confidence. A self-proclaimed “math nerd” and full-blooded Capricorn, she brings 20+ years of expertise in numbers and strategy to help retreat professionals shift money mindsets, maximize earnings, and build sustainable success—ideally with travel, wine, and cheese.
luxuryinbusinessretreats.com

Maddie is a travel specialist, writer, and editor with a passion for storytelling and community building. A creative entrepreneur at heart, she has worked across diverse industries, bringing her expertise in communication, marketing, and destination management to every project. When she’s not crafting itineraries or writing compelling narratives, Maddie can be found advocating for environmental conservation through her social enterprise, @the.freshcoast.
@misssmaddie | maddiejohnson.com

Chris is a writer, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker with a background in hometown NYC’s indie scene. With tailor-made itineraries beyond the ordinary, his travel stories combine culture, wellness, outdoors, luxury, and history. He’s a longtime advocate for holistic health and animal rights as well as an avid gardener, cook, and cat dad.
wanderamatravel.com

Jill Kantor is a wellness leader and educator with 30+ years in corporate leadership. Drawing on Positive Psychology, Nordic lifestyle principles, and holistic living, she guides transformative well-being through retreats, workshops, and coaching. Her work blends evidence-based insight with sensory ritual, helping others cultivate resilience, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose in everyday life.
thehyggewellnesscompany.com

Jean Sanz

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jean founded JSB Journeys with a vision to introduce travellers to the unique beauty and hidden wonders of Latin America. As an American-Argentine citizen, she brings a deep understanding of the region’s diverse cultures to design the most authentic and off-the-beaten-path luxury experiences.
jsbjourneys.com

Kristina is the co-Founder & Editor of Wander. With a background in strategic travel marketing, she is passionate about inspiring people to optimize their minds, bodies, and souls through transformative experiences. In 2012, she and her family traded in a hectic city lifestyle for outdoor adventure on the shores of Georgian Bay, where she can be found paddleboarding by day and sipping craft beverages by night.
springfedcreative.ca | muckrack.com | wandernorth.co

At 70, Melody proves adventure has no age limit. From hidden corners of the world to recently racing a Ferrari 488 on an Italian track, she writes for curious, adventurous over-50s. With humour, wisdom, and her motto “feel the fear and do it anyway,” her stories inspire readers to embrace the unknown, live boldly, and see the world through fearless eyes.
@melodywrentravel | melodywren.com