I’ve been to over 120 countries, covering tens of thousands of kilometers and collecting stories frame by frame. I believe that traveling is one of the most meaningful things we can experience — a way to explore the world, ourselves, and everything in between.

For me, it’s about discovery — going beyond the edge of the map, seeking places few have reached. I’ve swum in every ocean, celebrated New Year’s Eve in a tent at the end of the world, caught grayling in Lake Baikal and taimen in Sakhalin, crossed deserts like Atacama and Kalahari, and climbed one of the world’s tallest volcanoes. I’ve even driven more across Africa than on any other continent.

The more effort it takes to reach a place, the more meaningful the experience. Nature doesn’t need us — but we desperately need nature. Every challenge, every moment spent under the stars, every aroma of cedar or wild berries teaches me something new about life, patience, and beauty.