Nate Gesar

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Expertise
Backpacking, Adventure Tourism, Nature Photography
  • Nate has visited over 50 countries.
  • He jumped from the world's highest bungee jump.
  • After touring the world, Nate has discovered he is practically immune to spicy food.

Experience

Nate has been an avid traveler for nearly two decades and has spent time on five continents. He hiked to the top of an Andes mountain in Chile, got covered in paint during India's famed Holi festival, spent hours watching cheetahs stalk prey in Kenya, and stayed up all night during Mexico's renowned Day of the Dead. He is an avid writer and photographer, and his travel writing has appeared with the BBC, Esquire, Vice, along with many other outlets.

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