At Wander, we believe wellness travel is more than a getaway — it’s a way of living.
We publish original, 800–1000-word 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
We offer two publication paths:
1. Online Features (Website)
We welcome original, unpublished articles for publication on wander-mag.com.
This is an ideal option for writers, retreat leaders, founders, and industry professionals who want to share thoughtful work with our wellness travel community.
Compensation:
Online features are unpaid and compensated with:
- A byline
- A short bio
- Links to your website, business, or portfolio
To Submit:
Please email the following:
- Your completed article (800–1000 words)
- A short bio (2–3 sentences)
- Any relevant links
- A small selection of high-resolution images (if available, with credits)
Subject line: Online Submission – Wander Magazine
All submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.
2. Magazine Features (Digital Issues) – PAUSED UNTIL MAY 2026
Our issues are curated and paid editorial opportunities.
We commission original work aligned with upcoming themes and seasonal direction. If you’d like to pitch a story for consideration:
- 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 Magazine
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**Due to the volume of submissions, we will only consider pitches for original, unpublished material that follow this structure.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.