Elite Traveler September-October 2017

Contributors elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2017 24

Hong Kong KATE SPRINGER Writer

Indonesia LAUREN HOLMES Writer

New York ROBERTA NAAS Writer

London SAMANTHA COLES Managing Editor

Aspen IRVINA LEW Writer

Originally from rural Pennsylvania, Kate Springer relocated to Hong Kong six years ago with an itch to explore Asia. Since then, Kate's travel writing has been published by Vogue , Condé Nast Traveler , CNN Travel, BBC Travel, Forbes Travel Guide, Time , Tatler and more. Follow her travels on Instagram @katespringer. p124

Lauren is a globe-trotting adventurer who combines a passion for storytelling with shining light on the people, places and practices that make the world a more magical place. She is currently based in Lisbon, where she divides her time between teaching kundalini yoga, hospitality consulting and writing about travel, spirituality, wellness and self-development. p54

Roberta was one of the first female journalists covering timepieces, and has been at the forefront of the industry ever since. She has written six books on the subject and contributed to numerous publications, including The New York Times , Forbes and TheWall Street Journal . Roberta is also an avid car enthusiast, and loves both vintage cars and racing. p64

Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Sam is based in Elite Traveler 's London office having joined the team last year. Before this she was deputy editor of the PGA Tour Golf Guide in which the travel section sparked her love of all things exotic. She enjoys sports and spends as much time in the great outdoors as possible, preferably up a mountain. p136

An award-winning travel writer, Irvina’s work has taken her around the globe many times over. "Sip and sup, spa and stay. See, shop and sail" is the shortlist of Irvina's favored activities. This issue she heads to Aspen, which has a special place in her heart. She especially loves how accessible the town is and its unique cultural offerings. p126