Evie Carrick is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for travel, food, and adventure. She has lived in or explored over fifty countries and writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, VICE, BuzzFeed, Outside, SKI, and Insider. A graduate of the University of Denver with a BA in journalism and marketing, Carrick also attended the NYU Summer Publishing Institute. She has worked as an editor for both print and online media, as well as a developmental editor for book publishers. She splits her time between Ridgway, Colorado, and Paris, France.

Emma Taylor is a New York–based illustrator with a passion for exploring new places and cultures—and finding the best cup of espresso in every city. Since 2018 she has teamed up with various authors to help bring their stories to life visually through illustration. She has a BFA from the Hartford Art School and has dreams of one day continuing her studies and earning her MFA.