Meet our talented team of writers:


Amanda Kendle is an Australian travel writer who has lived in Japan, Slovakia and Germany. She dreams of continuing to travel the world and to publish a novel before she turns forty. You can follow her travel writing life at Not A Ballerina (www.notaballerina.blogspot.com).

Amy Laughinghouse is an ex-pat travel writer living in London. She’s been told that her surname is actually English—although she has yet to meet one British person willing to claim it.

Anna Zuchowski-Morrison is a freelance writer based in London. She writes for various national magazines and blogs regularly for a number of websites. She has travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and America.

Andy Hayes is a UK-based travel journalist, published author, and tourism industry entrepreneur. When not exploring the backroads of Europe, he’ll be found catching a flight to a new, exciting destination abroad. (www.sharingtravelexperiences.com)

Antony Hayes is a British/South African freelance journalist who currently resides in Norway with his fiancée.  "I have learnt that there is no better way to find fuel for writing than travelling, and hope to get back out there soon. My definition of life is similar to that of experience, and when I experience life I like to write about it and share my perspective with the world." (www.antony-hayes.com)

Careena Bruen has worked as an academic researcher, undertaken research projects for a health trust, written a fashion blog which has been used in edited form in fashion magazines, and written a number of articles on environmental subjects.

Douglas Blyde is a freelance food, wine and travel writer, ‘society sommelier’, consultant and gastro guide. He is working towards owning his own boutique hotel, restaurant, vineyard and chocolate factory. His work may be found at www.intoxicatingprose.com.

Fabienne Reynolds is a British/French freelance journalist and marketer who currently resides in England. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and likes to discover new places, foods and wines. (www.flair-marketing.co.uk)

Hannah Copely is a UK-born freelance photographer, graphic designer and artist. She has traveled Africa as a child, lived in Amsterdam and found love in Greece.  She is currently studying for an MA in photography. (http://hannahfelicity.carbonmade.com)

Jim Alexander is a writer and roadie who has been travelling Europe and the rest of the world for the last ten years. He currently calls a little village in Devon (UK) his home – for now, at least...

Julia Ossena is a French freelance travel journalist living in London. She has traveled extensively around Asia and Europe, and describes herself of being most proud of her year-long camping trip around the "old continent".

Rebecca Burns is a British freelance journalist who currently lives in Bristol. She spent two years living in Asia and has travelled extensively throughout Europe. (www.rebeccaburns.co.uk)

Suzie Larcombe is author of “The missing link?” and joint director of LimeGray (www.LimeGray.com) - the small rural business development agency with the big city feel.