For me, expeditions are personal quests fuelled by passion, curiosity and dreams. I aim to carry forward the spirit of the naturalists and adventurers of the past, venturing unassisted into raw and unpredictable nature, where no one goes, to better understand the living world, confront myself and if possible, help pave the way for future research.
Entirely self-taught, I design each expedition from start to finish: setting unique, research-driven goals, training physically, studying the environment, selecting gear, and funding it all through my work as a biology teacher. This complete autonomy gives me the freedom to act alone, accountable only to nature.
In these forgotten corners of the world, I try to document species with care, blending scientific precision with a sense of aesthetic often lacking in my field. For me, conservation begins with awe. That is why, guided by instinct and grounded in scientific training, I move through the field with determination to reveal these wild places. Through this work, I hope to underscore the urgency of protecting what remains untouched, and who better than a biologist, ready to risk it all, to carry that banner.
Roche Carapana
- French Guyana -
Sixteen days alone, covering over 220 kilometers on foot and by packraft, carrying a 40-kilogram backpack. Entirely self-sufficient, I crossed one of the most pristine and untouched regions of French Guiana.
Cerro Iago
- Colombia -
Eleven days alongside an indigenous Embera hunter, setting out to conquer a previously uncharted summit.
Scientific article in preparation – details temporarily withheld.
Karaurín-tepui
- Colombia -
Ten days alongside three Pemon Amerindians, conducting a herpetological survey on the slopes of the Karaurín-tepui.
Scientific article in preparation – details temporarily withheld.