WANDER / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
PUBLISHER & CO-FOUNDER Matthew Ross
T H E L O S T + F O U N D I S S U E
EDITOR & CO-FOUNDER Kristina Smith WEST COAST BUREAU Mark Stanton SOCIAL MEDIA Maddy Ross PARTNERSHIPS creative@wander-mag.com CONNECT editor@wander-mag.com
CONTRIBUTORS Diana Ballon Keisha Blair Rebecca Cristillo Elizabeth Dickinson Monique Giroux Chloe Greenfield Karen V. Johnson Cherie Julie Kristina Kasparian Chris Ludgate Josean Martinez-Santiago Sara Quiriconi Jessica Summers Casey P. Zack Shelby P. Zack
We have always endeavoured to inspire our readers with exceptional experiences and destinations curated in line with our values: authentic, ethical, and meaningful. Adventurous. Immersive. Relaxing. Experiences that tick all these boxes truly excite us, and we hope some stories will speak to you in this issue. From a “grey nomad” who traded in her business suit for hiking boots to a round-up of superb silent meditation retreats that speak to the soul, we embrace the notion that stepping outside of our comfort zone and challenging ourselves is essential to personal growth. Feeling a bit lost, to feel a bit found. We travel to Okinawa, Japan, to learn about their longevity salt and look at the rise of wellness destinations on location (Expedia research confirms that streaming movies and TV shows are now the top sources of travel inspiration, outpacing the influence of even social media – just try to get a hotel room in Sicily this year thanks to season 2 of The White Lotus!) Find out why we're passionate about local, slow-grown flowers, leap into the unknown in Montenegro, and discover a tool that can help in healing from grief. Expert tips on not-your-typical all-inclusive experiences and hotels for hydrotherapy round things out. We hope you enjoy these stories, and are ever grateful for your readership.
Special Thanks Tara Benson MARKETING & CREATIVE Springfed Creative Inc. design@springfedcreative.ca
Wander well. Kristina Smith
Springfed Creative is a strategic content company specializing in travel and destination marketing. Wander is published by Springfed Creative Inc. and distributed through partners. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed without the written consent of the publisher. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher, editor, or partners.
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