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FROM THE EDITOR ...............................................
I’m a true believer that many of us create the life that we want for ourselves. As a young child I always knew I wanted to have an adventurous life full of magical people and intriguing events. Growing up in a military family I quickly learned how to become a chameleon, always moving and changing. As an adult I discovered art and photography and have repeatedly reinvented myself whenever a new idea takes hold of me.
The travel writer Lee Moore, once wrote about childhood friends who chose
not to go on a trip: “I remember looking up at the forlorn faces of the people left behind looking on. That’s what started my life of adventure. I knew I never wanted to
be the one left on the shore”. Lee’s words are a reflection of my feelings as well. Over the years I have experienced many adventures that have included Louisiana bayous, vanishing suitcases, mystery meat kebabs, Mexican pyramids, a touch of malaria, African cliffs, giant turtles and even a haunted house.
Most of my friends have experienced even more adventures, so I’m always amazed by the stories they tell. Unfortunately, as time passes the details of our memories often fade and the people who live to tell the tales are often moving in different directions. With that in mind, I knew I wanted to publish a magazine that would capture the spirit of all the nomads that roam throughout the world, experiencing the
beauty and poetry of life.
Only a mad woman would decide to produce a magazine in three months,
so of course I decided to give it a go! Creating Nomads has been a crazy, joyous and exciting. The best part of the experience is being able to work with a fantastic team who shares my enthusiasm and the brilliant contributors who have given me the honor of sharing their magical stories.
Because of all the laughter and love that goes hand in hand with discovering life, Nomads means a lot to me, and I hope it means a lot to you too.
Live, Transform, Inspire,
- Lauri Lyons
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