Have you ever wondered what it's like to trek through one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet? Welcome to the Amazon Rainforest, home to roughly 10% of the world's known species.

A bucket list destination for both Jake and Dean, Dean breaks down his 3-day trip with JunglePro, a guiding company through the Amazon. With an incredible array of flora and fauna, Dean highlights some of the animals he was able to find, which ones meant the most to him and which ones eluded him on this trip.

A longer episode, there's so much to take away from this experience in the Amazon and has ignited our drive to go back. Have you ever been to the Amazon or are looking to go? Make sure to leave a comment and share your experiences or any questions you have! If you're enjoying the show, make sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel. Each subscription helps us grow our community of adventurers dedicated to wild animals and wild places!

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Travel to one of the seven human-made wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, with Dean as he breaks down his recent trip to Peru. An archaeological treasure, Machu Picchu was built by the Incas around 1450 AD, a full millennium after the fall of the Roman Empire and less than a century before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Peru.

Re-discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu quickly became a popular tourist destination, now hosting 1.5 million tourists annually.

Dean talks about his expectations of the trip and how they changed as he arrived at the peak of this mountaintop. From the trains that cut through the cloud forests to the incredible ruins preserved on the mountain, there's plenty to break down in this immersive episode.

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Dive deep into the bioluminescent waters of the Sea of Cortez and enjoy one of the top 5 most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world. The Vermilion Institute is a field station nestled on the coast of Baja California and is where the Project Dragonfly Master's Program brings students for Earth Expeditions.

On this 5 day adventure, I was able to experience a super pod of dolphins, snorkel with sea lions and even a whale shark. But the heart of the trip was the growth and perspective that came with getting out of my comfort zone and the many people who helped me get there.

Something is to be said about the trips that mean so much that they alter the path of your life. Baja California was the culmination of a 10-day expedition that drives me to this day. We hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!

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