The Wandersun

Bringing Small Towns to the Spotlight

If you’ve ever looked around your town and thought, Why don’t more people know about this?–you’re not alone. Small towns hum with culture, creativity, and unseen narratives, yet they often remain just beyond the spotlight. While big cities set the pace, shaping trends and industries, small towns move at their own rhythm–rich with potential but waiting for the right platform to bring their voices forward.

Our founder(s) know this firsthand–growing up in a small town and later living in big cities, they’ve seen both the gap and the possibilities. Small towns have everything they need: talent, tradition, and innovation. What’s missing is the access and exposure to bring them forward. We believe small towns don’t need to change to be relevant–they just need a bridge to connect them with a bigger stage.

That’s why The Wandersun exists. As a new-wave independent publication, we’re on a mission to uplift small towns–discovering and showcasing their artists, traditions, communities, and tourism destinations. Through fresh, compelling storytelling, we bring their unheard histories into the spotlight, curating authentic stories that celebrate culture, tradition, and travel. More than just a publication, we set trends that inspire locals and serve as a modern city guide for visitors to experience small-town charm in new ways.

Powered by technology and real insights, The Wandersun maps the evolving small-town landscape, creating a space where these communities can shine, grow and inspire. Rooted in authenticity, empowerment, and sustainability, we connect people to the heart of small-town culture–proving that small towns aren’t just worth visiting; they’re worth knowing.

Let’s celebrate small-town life, one story and one wander at a time.

Get to Know the People behind The Wandersun!

We’re a team of passionate storytellers and wanderers, deeply connected to small towns and their timeless charm. Through words and visuals, we bring local traditions, unheard histories, and communities to life–sharing the heart of small-town culture with the world, one story at a time.

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Kastomo Buchory

Business

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Firman Subekti

Business

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Dicha F. Setiawan

Creative

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Muhammad Nafis A.

Tech

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Agus W. Setiawan

Creative

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Fikri Firdaus

Operations

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Yahya Qomaruddin

Operations