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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Join an immersive storytelling experience where Jake travels to Rancho San Gregorio in the Sonoran Desert with the Master's Program, Project Dragonfly. This trip was the spark that led Jake down the path to start The Dreamers Initiative and ultimately, the Chasing Wild Podcast.

Rattlesnakes, scorpions, sleeping under the stars, new friends and the Sound of Silence Cover by Disturbed, this trip was truly nothing Jake expected and had so many different unique experiences packed in.

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