The people behind Nomapal’s country guides

Kai Rivera

Co-founder, Nomapal

Kai has visited 58 countries over 11 years of independent travel, with a focus on Southeast Asia and Latin America. He writes about logistics, solo safety, and budget pacing for trips 2 weeks or longer.

Covers: Southeast Asia, Eastern Asia, South America…

Amara Osei

Co-founder, Nomapal

Amara spent five years building community apps before Nomapal. She covers West and East Africa, Europe, and the kind of trip planning that actually holds up once you land.

Covers: Western Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Europe…

Lucas Moreira

Head of Engineering, Nomapal

Lucas runs engineering at Nomapal and moonlights as the team's South America lead. He writes about long-distance bus networks, Portuguese-speaking destinations, and digital-nomad infrastructure.

Covers: South America, Southern Europe, Caribbean

Sana Qureshi

Editorial Lead, Nomapal

Sana ran a travel desk for four years before joining Nomapal. She covers Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa, and fact-checks every narrative before it ships.

Covers: Southern Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia…

Noa Feldman

Senior Writer, Nomapal

Noa has lived on three continents and writes the Pacific, Oceania, and North America sections. She focuses on island logistics, national park loops, and the real cost of low-tourism destinations.

Covers: Oceania, Polynesia, Melanesia…