Azimin is a Paris-based Singaporean journalist whose work spans travel, fashion, design, and gastronomy, written through a reflective cultural lens. With 12 years of experience, he brings a sharp eye and evocative voice to stories that straddle place and tradition – from unpacking the layered histories of Asia’s urban districts to tracking down vanishing ateliers in the French countryside – all in pursuit of a compelling story.

Charukesi is a freelance journalist writing on travel, wildlife, sustainability and conservation for various publications around the world, including National Geographic, BBC Travel and Nikkei Asia. Her travel experiences range from hanging on for dear life on a microlight flight over Victoria Falls in Zambia, to learning to kayak on the River Shannon in Ireland; from rising at the crack of dawn to go bird watching at the Ballestas Islands in Peru, to cooing over endangered baby green turtles at the Ras al-Jinz Turtle Reserve in Oman.

Choltanutkun is a bilingual native Thai writer. She started her career in 2016 as a junior writer specialising in nightlife at BK Magazine. She was the Thailand contributor for Vice, writing about Thai politics and culture, and she has co-written several Lonely Planet books about Thailand. She also appears in the Netflix documentary Midnight Asia. In her free time, she's an avid powerlifter and freediver, reads 20 books a year, takes daily French lessons and tries to visit all 77 provinces in Thailand.

Trained as a lawyer, Daven Wu spent a very dissatisfactory eight years practising corporate law in Australia and Singapore. Eventually, he saw the error of his ways and became a freelance journalist. He hasn’t looked back since. Based in Singapore and London, he writes about hotels, restaurants, design, architecture and lifestyle trends. He is the Singapore editor for Wallpaper* magazine, and also edits the Louis Vuitton City Guide to Singapore.

Eris is a freelance writer from Kuala Lumpur who once dreamed of becoming a mangaka. That didn’t work out, so she’s been writing for the last decade instead. She has contributed to publications like The Star newspaper, Going Places for Malaysia Airlines, Priority for Singapore Airlines, Epicure, and Jet Gala. A self-professed culture nerd, she feels most at home in museums and bookstores.

Karen is the creative director and co-founder of JOS Mundo, a Filipino craft studio inspired by space, storytelling, and multi-generational practice that creates footwear, clothing and accessories made in Marikina and her hometown of Batangas.

Kunzang hails from Thimphu and graduated from Wheaton College M.A. with a degree in Psychology and Journalism. Since 2020 she has been working in the fields of media and communications in Bhutan as a writer and producer. She is currently a freelancer and manages the social media pages for Bhutan Echoes Drukyul's Literature Festival. She has also contributed to Yeewong Magazine and Pelican Post Travel Magazine. Her hobbies include travelling, hiking and eating.

Linda’s love for adventure and exotic places was sparked as a child when her father was stationed for work in Papua. Now an avid traveller with a curiosity that has taken her to some of the world’s most remote regions, she's finding joy in travel writing.

Communications graduate Preeti has spent her career wielding words and shaping strategy for brands while pursuing hobbies like lifestyle and travel writing for Bangkok publications. Her curiosity has taken her into many of the world’s corners, in particular those in Southeast Asia. She loves both squeezing herself into populous tourist haunts and going off on random jaunts far off the beaten track, searching for places yet to be discovered.

Ria is an independent travel and lifestyle journalist from India. An avid solo traveller, she's passionate about sharing recommendations from her explorations with others. Formerly a features writer for Condé Nast Traveller India, she now contributes to publications such as Architectural Digest, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Decor, and Lonely Planet. She's also a content and product development consultant for travel brands.

Currently living in Hachioji on the western edge of Tokyo, Shusuke grew up in central Ohio and has always felt most at home in nature. He spends his weekends exploring the mountains, rivers, and small communities just outside the city that often get overlooked but have so much to offer. He’s eager to shine a light on the slower side of Japan, where life feels a little quieter and more personal.

Yasaswini is a writer with about a decade of experience. Her work has been featured in BBC Travel, National Geographic, Wired, and Amazon. She is drawn to sustainable travel experiences that offer insights into the history and culture of a region. She holds a graduate degree in molecular biology from UC Berkeley and spends much of her free time keeping up with her two young sons.