Behind
the scenes
Meet five of this issue’s wonderful
contributors, helping to make your
monthly guide to a mindful life...1
ROEQIYA FRIS
Dutch-Eqyptian artist Roeqiya is
based in Rotterdam but draws her
inspiration from Arab culture, fashion
and nature. Follow her on Instagram
@roeqie, or head to her Etsy shop
(Roeqie) to add a little colour to your life.
Roeqiya designed this month's
beautiful cover2
TIFFANY FRANCIS
Tiffany is a nature writer, author
and artist from the South Downs
in Hampshire UK. She likes travelling
to new places, listening to different
languages and opening her mind to
new perspectives.
Discover the joy of walking under evening
skies on page 983
GABRIELLE JAFFE
A writer and editor based in London,
Gabrielle enjoys spending time outdoors- especially taking walks in the woods
and cultivating her veggie patch. Find
her on Instagram @gjaffe
Gabrielle heads outdoors to meet
a mindful artist on page 56
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KAREN EDWARDS
Working as a journalist, Karen has
spent the past few years travelling the
globe and is eager to raise awareness
of ethical travel. Read more about her
adventures at travelbutterfly.com
Visit a cultural melting pot in Mauritius
on page 1094
XENIA TAILIOTIS
Wellbeing and travel writer Xenia
loves to discover new things and meet
new people, sharing the many lessons
she has learnt along the way.
Xenia writes about mindfulness and
money on page 90contributors