Episode 120: Crossing Amazonia with Philip Lhamsuren and Marina Danailova
“Everywhere in the world, the human is most dangerous animal.”
In this episode, Philip Lhamsuren, a passionate adventurer, writer, and father who has been roaming the ‘abandoned roads’ of the world since 1997, joins us to share his story and adventures exploring Amazonia. He is joined by Marina Danailova who joined him on a recent trip in the jungle. Philip and Marina also discuss:
3:30 - Details from his favorite recent expedition
6:15 - His Amazonia expeditions
9:20 - Encountering danger during his expedition
12:30 - Finding safety in nature
13:50 - Experiencing fear in nature and civilization
19:15 - Values that drive him
23:10 - Expeditions powered by human force
25:15 - Importance of the experience
28:05 - Marina and Philip’s latest trip to the jungle
30:05 - Wildlife they encountered and the food they ate
31:10 - The trip was better than expected for Marina
32:55 - Philip’s next expedition
34:50 - What he hopes to find on his next expedition
40:00 - Advice for people to stay in touch with nature
42:30 - How the trip has changed Marina
44:10 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Philip and his expeditions by following him on Instagram @PhilipLhamsuren, Facebook, or on his website PhilipLhamsuren.com.
See below for photos Philip and Marina shared from their adventures.
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