These exceptional social media influencers represent a niche in the travel space—from Eco Explorers to Wellness Wanderers—read their stories for inspiration on how to be more intentional about your travels.
Known Traveler: Kira West, Wellness Wanderer
How a wellness influencer approaches travel as a form of self-care.
Known Traveler: Kirra Michel, Wellness Wanderer
Peloton yoga and meditation instructor Kirra Michel brings a sense of peace with her everywhere she goes, from Tahoe and Boulder to NYC.
Known Traveler: Samantha Demarkles, Wellness Wanderer
Demarkles shares her journey to motherhood, owning a small business, creating content, and balancing it all.
A Yoga Instructor Shares Her Favorite Wellness Destinations in the U.S.
A mindful travel escape for Peloton instructor Kirra Michel starts simply by picking the right destination—her choice is “anywhere scenic.”
Your Wellness Routine for the Road, From a Peloton Instructor
If you also aim to achieve a healthy lifestyle with wellness and adventure but have trouble finding that balance when on the road, Kirra Michel, a yoga and meditation instructor for Peloton, shares her philosophies on wellness for the road.
Balancing Happiness and Harmony While Traveling With Kids
Traveling with kids can certainly be complicated, but Samantha Demarkles says it's always worth it. Here, the popular content creator shares her top kid-travel tips.
How to Support Small Businesses When You Travel
Walk into a mom-and-pop shop and you’ll find unique, hand-made products infused with local charm, maybe even with inside jokes — it’s like a cheat sheet for getting to know a place when traveling!
My Favorite Wellness Travel Essentials, According to a Travel Influencer
The products Kira West never travels without.
The Ultimate Guide to Urban Hiking
Use this guide to urban walking and hiking as inspiration to get outside and explore your own town on foot!
Known Traveler: Ron Griswell, Eco Explorer
The influencer, outdoorist, and environmentalist is on a quest to get more people outside—especially folks who look like him. It’s working.
The Most Underrated Destinations for Eco Explorers, According to an Outdoors Expert
Activist Ron Griswell advocates for these off-the-radar destinations.
Essential Gear You Actually Need to Pack for Your Next Outdoorsy Trip
Ron Griswell shares his picks for the top items outdoorsy types should be packing for their next trip.
Known Traveler: Stephanie Frias, Eco Explorer
“The single most important thing that let me adopt sustainable tourism is my mindset,” says Stephanie, “and this is something I want people to know it’s in them to do, too.”
Family-Friendly Green Travel Destinations and Tips From a Sustainable Traveler
Stephanie Frias spills her secrets for successful, sustainable travel with a family, and a few of her favorite eco-friendly destinations.
Why Leave No Trace Should Be Part of You and Your Family’s Outdoor Practice
Practicing Leave No Trace principles is more important than ever. Instilling LNT values early will help to make them second nature.
