About Us
Our Story
It started with a 40-minute argument about where to eat in Seville.
Nobody could agree. One of us had a printed list from a travel magazine. Another had a screenshot from a food blog. A third swore by a tip from a stranger on the train. We wandered the Triana barrio for almost an hour—past sun-bleached tiles, hand-painted azulejos, and the smell of something frying that kept pulling us around corners—until we ducked into a standing-room tapas bar that none of us had looked up. Cold fino sherry. Crispy pork cheek. A bartender who laughed when we tried our Spanish. It was the meal of the trip.
That moment taught us something: the real discovery wasn't on anyone's list. It was found by slowing down, following your nose, and being willing to walk past the obvious choice. That's the philosophy behind everything we write at Art of Travelers—and it hasn't changed since we published our very first story.
Capturing Stories Behind Every Destination
Inspiring thoughtful travelers who see the world with curiosity, respect, and a genuine desire to connect with places and people beyond the surface.
How We Work
Our editorial compass is guided by four unwavering principles:
Authentic Voices
We feature real travelers, local experts, and writers with genuine experience. No paid promotions dressed as recommendations. Just honest, earned insights.
Respect Before Inspiration
We celebrate cultures thoughtfully and responsibly. Travel should enrich both the visitor and the visited. We're mindful of tourism's impact and champion sustainable, respectful exploration.
Beauty Beyond the Obvious
Yes, we'll tell you about iconic destinations. But we're equally passionate about the overlooked gems, the local neighborhoods, the stories that make a place come alive for those who truly pay attention.
Depth Over Checklists
Travel guides are abundant. What's rare is insight. We dig into history, culture, food, and the human moments that transform a trip into a transformation.
The Team
We're spread across the globe—united by curiosity, strong opinions about coffee, and a shared inability to stop booking flights.
Antonio Vissali
Editor-in-Chief
Former foreign correspondent and cultural journalist with 18 years of writing about the intersection of place, identity, and everyday life across Europe, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Antonio shapes the editorial vision of Art of Travelers and brings a deep commitment to accuracy, cultural nuance, and writing that treats its subjects as complex rather than convenient.
Former foreign correspondent and cultural journalist with 18 years of writing about the intersection of place, identity, and everyday life across Europe, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Antonio shapes the editorial vision of Art of Travelers and brings a deep commitment to accuracy, cultural nuance, and writing that treats its subjects as complex rather than convenient.
Victoria Craig
Destinations & Discovery Editor
Victoria has been traveling solo since she was 20 and has now explored 101 countries, led by a love of independence, discovery, and the thrill of finding her footing somewhere new. With a background in modern languages and cross-cultural communication, she speaks nine languages and brings a lively, globally minded perspective to stories about place, people, and what makes a destination memorable.
Victoria has been traveling solo since she was 20 and has now explored 101 countries, led by a love of independence, discovery, and the thrill of finding her footing somewhere new. With a background in modern languages and cross-cultural communication, she speaks nine languages and brings a lively, globally minded perspective to stories about place, people, and what makes a destination memorable.
Giulia Moreau
Food & Culture Editor
Giulia writes about food the way people actually experience it: as memory, ritual, welcome, identity, and sometimes a very good excuse to miss the next train. A Franco-Italian writer based between Marseille and Lisbon, she covers regional dishes, local customs, and the everyday traditions that give a place its flavor. Her work is shaped by years of living abroad, a deep interest in cultural preservation, and a talent for finding the stories that live somewhere between the table, the street, and the landscape.
Giulia writes about food the way people actually experience it: as memory, ritual, welcome, identity, and sometimes a very good excuse to miss the next train. A Franco-Italian writer based between Marseille and Lisbon, she covers regional dishes, local customs, and the everyday traditions that give a place its flavor. Her work is shaped by years of living abroad, a deep interest in cultural preservation, and a talent for finding the stories that live somewhere between the table, the street, and the landscape.
Matteo Hamman
Travel Story Editor
With years of travel across Asia and South America and a background in photojournalism, Matteo is especially drawn to the moments that tend to last: a face, a street, a sudden conversation, the feeling of arriving somewhere that seems to echo long after you leave. His work explores the emotional life of travel with clarity, warmth, and strong visual sense.
With years of travel across Asia and South America and a background in photojournalism, Matteo is especially drawn to the moments that tend to last: a face, a street, a sudden conversation, the feeling of arriving somewhere that seems to echo long after you leave. His work explores the emotional life of travel with clarity, warmth, and strong visual sense.
Nadia Okonkwo
Craft, Art & Material Culture Editor
Nadia is a Nigerian-British art journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of craft tradition, material culture, and the communities that sustain both across generations. She has a particular eye for artisan practices, textile traditions, and the way objects encode cultural memory—bringing an art historian's visual intelligence and a journalist's commitment to the people behind the work.
Nadia is a Nigerian-British art journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of craft tradition, material culture, and the communities that sustain both across generations. She has a particular eye for artisan practices, textile traditions, and the way objects encode cultural memory—bringing an art historian's visual intelligence and a journalist's commitment to the people behind the work.
Regina Huber
Restorative Travel Editor
Regina is drawn to the kinds of trips that leave you feeling clearer, calmer, and more like yourself again. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she covers nature-led escapes, peaceful stays, and restorative travel experiences with a focus on atmosphere, environmental awareness, and the emotional reset that certain places can offer.
Regina is drawn to the kinds of trips that leave you feeling clearer, calmer, and more like yourself again. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she covers nature-led escapes, peaceful stays, and restorative travel experiences with a focus on atmosphere, environmental awareness, and the emotional reset that certain places can offer.
What Sets Us Apart
In a world of travel content, we're not trying to be everything. We're being something specific:
- Writers who actually travel. Every article comes from someone with boots on the ground and genuine passion for their subject.
- Culture-first reporting. We spend time understanding neighborhoods, not just famous landmarks. Food isn't just food—it's history on a plate.
- Real, lived experience. Our recommendations come from spending time in places, from relationships with locals, from the kind of knowledge you can't get from a hotel concierge.
- A community that thinks. Our content is designed to inform, inspire, and empower confident travel decisions.
Our Commitment to Responsible Travel
We believe travel has the power to foster understanding and positive impact. Art of Travelers promotes responsible tourism by supporting local communities, encouraging cultural respect, and highlighting sustainable practices that preserve destinations for future generations.
Come along for the journey
Whether you're deep in trip planning mode, dreaming from your desk, or just back from somewhere wonderful—there's a place for you here. Say hello, share a story, or just tell us where you're headed next.