At Wander, we publish original stories that explore what it means to Live Well, Eat Well, and Travel Well. Our readers are thoughtful, curious, and deeply interested in experiences that nourish body, mind, and place.
We give strong preference to first-person, experiential storytelling. We want to feel like we’re there with you—in the cold plunge at dawn, around the long table at dinner, on the quiet trail before the world wakes up. Even when expanding beyond what you personally experienced, the writing should feel grounded, informed, and immersive.
Before pitching or submitting, please use the search function on our website to ensure we haven’t previously covered your topic.
Two Ways to Contribute
1. Guest Features
This is an ideal option for retreat leaders, founders, and industry professionals who want to share thoughtful work with our community. Guest features are unpaid and include a byline and a short bio with links to your website, business, or portfolio.
If you’d like to submit your work for consideration:
- Your completed article (800–1000 words)
- A short bio (2–3 sentences) with desired links
- A small selection of images (if available, with credits)
Subject line: Guest Feature for Wander Media
2. Editorial Features *CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER 2026*
We commission original work aligned with our themes and vibe. If you’d like to pitch a story for consideration, please forward:
- The overarching article theme and outline
- The first 100 words of text
- A short bio, including links to previous work
- Your rate
Subject line: Pitch for Wander Media
To submit or pitch, please email submissions@wander-mag.com. We require up to ten business days from email submission to approve or release content.
Due to the volume of submissions, we will only consider pitches for original, unpublished material that follow this structure. Pitches that do not include all requested elements will not be reviewed.