Voices of the Jungle.
This is where we share real stories from the field — featuring certified jungle guides, Indigenous knowledge holders, expedition leaders, and professionals working deep in wild environments. From cinematic shoots to conservation missions, each post highlights the people, skills, and cultural connections that define life and work in our world’s jungles. Whether you're a fellow guide, an aspiring adventurer, or simply jungle-curious, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and a deeper appreciation for the voices behind the vines.
Expedition of two: Mikel and Silvana
Meet Mikel Yaki and Silvana Liuw — a husband-and-wife team whose lives are deeply rooted in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. From survival lessons in New Guinea to fixing international film shoots and crafting unforgettable jungle meals, their story is one of adventure, resilience, and quiet wisdom.
Norbert Schmoll: Eyes Wide Open in the Wilderness
What makes Norbert’s story so compelling isn’t just the breadth of his experience—it’s the way he sees. His camera lens is never passive. It is not simply a tool of observation, but of reverence, wonder, and, above all, listening.
Beyond Borders: One Woman’s Quest to Inspire Through Wild Places
We sat down with expedition leader, photojournalist, and founder of Rise & Roam Adventures — Tanin Kayvan — to learn more about her journey from a wildlife-obsessed child in Vancouver to becoming one of the most inspiring voices in modern travel.
Bridging Worlds in the Jungle: The Story of Rick Morales & Beatriz Schmitt
This week, we sat down with two remarkable individuals whose work is helping to shape the future of conservation and sustainable tourism in Panama’s remotest jungles. Rick Morales—veteran jungle guide, explorer, and founder of Jungle Treks—and Beatriz Schmitt—a senior advisor on sustainable development with the United Nations—are not only partners in life but also collaborators on some of the most ambitious conservation and community projects in Central America.
Where Medicine Meets the Wild: Lessons from a Lifetime on the Front Lines
With 43 years of experience in emergency and wilderness medicine—and time served as both a soldier and doctor in Special Forces and frontline war zones—Dr. Gray is far from slowing down. He’s shaped the standards of wilderness medical care, mentored countless professionals, and continues to push boundaries in some of the world’s most remote environments.
Into the Congo: with Alex Bigwood
This week, we sat down with Alex Bigwood, Managing Director of Jungle Guides International, to talk about one of his most intense and inspiring expeditions to date—deep in the heart of the Congo Basin, supporting the Disney+ production Queens.
The Invisible Leader: Manage Risk Without Saying a Word
In the world of jungle expeditions, leadership doesn't always come with a whistle or a radio. It often comes in the form of a subtle nod, a deliberate step, or the simple act of remaining calm when everything else isn’t. True jungle leadership isn’t loud — it’s quiet competence.
How Jungle Guides International Is Changing the Narrative.
In this article, we discuss who we are, our mission and what we are working to achieve, for you!
Jungle Guide Training: Chagres National Park, Panama
This week, we're excited to share a firsthand account from one of our own students, detailing their experiences during one of our immersive jungle courses. It's a compelling read that highlights the transformative power of stepping into the wild.
Behind the Lens: Inside the Jungle
This week, we sat down with Max Kölbl, a wildlife cinematographer from Germany whose work has taken him deep into some of the most remote jungles on Earth.
Jungle Calling: A guides story
We sit down with Professional Jungle Guide César Augusto González (César) of Panama to explore the path that led him deep into the heart of one of the world’s most biodiverse environments.