Nancy Johri is a globally-minded travel writer, wellness advocate, and food and wine explorer based in New Delhi, India. As the founder of Strolling Shoes, she weaves together storytelling and soulful exploration to create immersive narratives that inspire readers to travel consciously, live well, and savour each experience with depth and intention. It's a visual extension of her stories filled with candid moments, thoughtful reflections, and sensory captures of life on the road. Nancy shares snippets from her travels, offers custom itinerary planning, and mentors aspiring travel writers. Her journeys across 30+ countries have taken her from remote mountain villages to vibrant coastal cities, from wellness retreats tucked in forests to family-run vineyards in the countryside. With every story, she invites her readers into a world where travel isn’t just about movement; it’s about meaning.

Nancy’s personal journey as a solo backpacker has shaped her deeply reflective writing style. She doesn’t just report on destinations; she listens to them. Whether it’s the rhythm of a local market, the serenity of a forest spa, or the intimacy of a home-cooked meal, Nancy captures the sensory and emotional essence of a place in a way that makes her writing feel both transportive and rooted. Her work spans a variety of digital platforms where she covers three core themes: travel, wellness, and food and wine. She believes these realms are interconnected and essential to a life well lived.

In travel, Nancy is drawn to both the offbeat and the iconic. From wandering through ancient alleys in forgotten towns to diving into turquoise waters in island paradises, her storytelling shines with curiosity and reverence. As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, she has explored coral reefs and underwater ecosystems that most people only dream of. Her diving experiences often serve as metaphors in her writing – reminders of how vast, delicate, and interconnected our world truly is.

In wellness, Nancy brings a holistic perspective that embraces both the outer journey and the inner path. She explores themes such as thermal spas, meditation retreats, forest bathing, herbal rituals, and natural therapies – always with an eye toward balance and self-awareness. As a practitioner of meditation and Nichiren Buddhism, which she follows as a personal philosophy of life, Nancy believes in the power of intentional living and spiritual alignment. Whether she’s describing the gentle scent of eucalyptus in a hammam or the grounding energy of a sound bath in the Himalayas, her writing invites readers to experience wellness not as a luxury, but as a mindful way of being.

Food and wine are another central thread in her storytelling. For Nancy, every dish has a backstory, and every sip carries a signature of the land. Her explorations of food go beyond restaurant reviews; they celebrate heritage, local ingredients, time-honoured techniques, and the joy of shared meals. She's written about everything from village kitchens preparing seasonal delicacies to vineyard tours where generations of winemakers share their philosophies in between sips. She believes that tasting a region’s food is one of the most intimate ways to understand its soul.

Nancy’s professional background in digital content and editorial strategy adds an analytical and intentional layer to her work. She approaches each article with a blend of research-driven accuracy and poetic insight, ensuring her stories are both informative and engaging. Her ability to merge creativity with structure helps her reach a global audience while maintaining the intimacy and authenticity that set her apart.

Languages are another important part of her identity. Nancy is fluent in English and Hindi, and conversational in Spanish and German. These multilingual skills not only help her connect with people around the world but also allow her to capture nuances, idioms, and cultural subtleties in her writing – details that often get lost in translation.

One of Nancy’s most cherished personal goals is to travel to all 195 countries of the world. This dream is not driven by a desire to check destinations off a list, but by a profound urge to learn from diverse cultures, forge human connections, and gather insights that only come from lived experience. Every trip is an opportunity to expand her worldview and deepen her storytelling lens.

When she’s not traveling, you’ll find her tucked away with a journal, crafting words that mirror both her external adventures and internal transformations. She also collaborates with like-minded brands and creators who value sustainability, creativity, and cultural appreciation. Nancy’s writing isn’t just about where to go; it’s about how to go, why to go, and who you become in the process.

To Nancy Johri, travel is not a pause from life; it’s a deeper immersion into it. Her words serve as both a compass and a companion for those seeking not just places, but perspective.