The faces behind Ubuntu Magazine

Based in The Netherlands/Africa

Hey there! My name is Manon, Director of Ubuntu Magazine. I grew up next to a national park, hence my love for nature. I lost my heart to Canada many years ago, so I’m pretty sure you can find me there one day in the future hiking with my dog, mountainbiking or watching whales.

My million-sustainable-dollar tip: eat locally while traveling! This is the most sustainable option when it comes to food.

Based in The Netherlands/Portugal/Italy

From another graphic designer: welcome! I simply can’t choose just 1 favorite animal. Elephants, turtles, or cats: I love all wildlife! My all-time favorite travel destination is Australia because of the memorable encounters I experienced there. My-million-sustainable-dollar tip: make friends with the locals! Slicing vegetables has never been the same again since slicing a zucchini with a machete with help from the locals.

Based in The Netherlands

Hi all, my name is Mira de Winter and I’m the Social Media Manager. Asking me about my favorite animal or country is unthinkable. I think every animal and country are unique in their own way. However, Laos is special to me as it made me more grateful for the small things in life. My million-sustainable-dollar tip is easy: avoid using single-use plastics.

Based in Spain

Hi, my name is Joosje and I’m Ubuntu’s journalist. My favorite animal is the common kingfisher, as its colors represent my goal in life: being grounded (= terracotta), calm (= green), and joy and open (= light blue). My million-sustainable-dollar tip: look inward for joy instead of seeking it in distant travels. Discover the wonder in your immediate surroundings, and your ‘need’ to travel far diminishes.

Based in The Netherlands

Hi! My name is Renée and I am the illustrator of Ubuntu. My favorite animal is the deer, they seem to appear everytime I am really connecting to nature after a long time being in the concrete jungle. Some really beautiful trips I made were to Tibet, Armenia and Canada. My million-sustainable-dollar tip: be in nature more. The more you connect, the more you love, the less you will do it harm.

Based in the USA

Hi everyone! I’m Mary Swing and I’m Ubuntu’s proofreader. I geek out whenever I see birds and I’m passionate about both China and the USA, but I’m most amazed by the kaleidoscope colors of Thailand. I wish everyone would use the Golden Rule when thinking of wildlife and conservation: treat your surroundings the same way you want to be treated. My million-sustainable-dollar tip: buy your travel gear and clothing second-hand!

Based in South Africa

Hi! I’m Callum, one of Ubuntu’s copywriters. I’m based in South Africa, which is luckily also my favourite country! My favourite species are leopards, painted wolfs, orcas and manta rays. My million-sustainable-dollar tip: take all of your trash with you when you leave a wild area. I wish words will turn into action across the board of conservation.

Based in Switzerland

Hi, I’m Patrizia and I’m one of Ubuntu’s writers. Tigers, snow leopards and turtles are some of my favourite animals – very different, but equally as magnificent! Although Zimbabwe’s wildlife is amazing, I was stunned by Iceland’s raw and pristine nature. My million-sustainable-dollar tip: seek out organizations and experiences where community support and nature and wildlife conservation are central.