I’ve met some incredibly interesting people this year on my travels. In Mozambique, I met a marine conservationist who had spent over five years studying the movement of the humpback whales. In France, I met an artist who created sculptures from litter he collects from the streets of Paris. In Scotland, I met a couple who take their three young children cold-water swimming every morning before school, to help improve concentration and start the day grounded, present.

I’ve written about this before: the importance of people, and how people often shape your trip more so than the destination.

After some time reflecting, it occurred to me that these surprising and unplanned encounters left me feeling the most inspired and the utmost creative, which is a beautiful thing. In some shape or form, we all have creativity, and travel reignites that for most of us.

So without further ado, we’d like to wish all of our readers a Happy New Year, and invite you to enjoy issue 9! Here’s to another unforgettable year of travel.

We hope you enjoy issue 9, with inspiring articles about India, Switzerland, Botswana, Scotland and more!