Alexandrea Sumuel Groves is a Virginia-based travel journalist, digital publisher, and founder of Wander Worthy. Her work has been featured on MSN Travel, Yahoo! Lifestyle, NewsBreak, and other national outlets. She’s a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, North American Travel Journalist Association, and Society of Professional Journalists. We partner with destinations and vacation brands to share exclusive travel insights and planning tips.
In 2025, Wander Worthy was recognized as a Featured Google Publisher, represented Virginia in Google’s 2024 Economic Impact Report, and was one of only 50 small businesses nationwide invited to Google’s exclusive Business Summit in Washington, D.C.
In addition to running Wander Worthy, Alex works full-time as the Director of Operations for a law firm where she was named an “Unsung Legal Hero” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. She was also named to her alma mater’s 40 Under 40 Alumni Class of 2025. With a background in information technology and marketing, she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative storytelling to everything she does.
“As a professional travel writer, Alex is a great destination guest. She’s always on the hunt for inspiration and gorgeous images, taking time to source content on her own while following a curated itinerary. She is a gracious traveler and also a great writer who seems to so effortlessly capture the spirit and feel of her subject while overdelivering on her editorial coverage.” – VP of a Global PR Firm