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❰ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 ❱ One of the most inspiring stories we have ever featured here on Pangaea, Mike Coots is a surfer, photographer, shark attack survivor, and shark advocate. At the age of 18 he lost his leg in a shark attack and now surf’s with a specially designed prosthetic leg, and although Mike was faced with such a traffic situation, his love for the sea never wavered and still dedicates his life to taking some of the most incredible shark photography that you’ve ever seen... Check out his story below. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @mikecoots ⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 ❱ When Coots was 18, a shark took him by surprise when it bit his leg. In an attempt to save his life, he punched the shark twice in the face before it swam away. ⠀⠀ The attack happened in late October right after I turned 18. The shark looked like a submarine that came from below and started rag-dolling me. I gave it two or three solid punches, got back on my board and realized my finger was cut open, but had no idea my leg had been bitten off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I looked over my shoulder and saw my leg was missing from my body, caught a wave to the sand, got a tourniquet and hauled my ass to the hospital in the back of a truck. I had surgeries for about a week or so, they amputated my leg and I was bandaged up for a few weeks, the staples came out a month later and I was right back to bodyboarding at the same beach, but a bit further down from the attack. ⠀⠀ Amazingly, Coots was back in the water only a month after the attack. "Being out of the water while the wounds healed was the hardest part of the attack. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 ❱ My Hope is for people to realise how important the ocean is before we reach a tipping point. We can’t kick the can down the road any longer, we can’t pass this problem on to future generations. People can use their purchasing power, buy sustainable seafood, don’t choose products packaged with a bunch of plastic waste. We need to come together and change things before it’s too late. ⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #hawaii #shark #sharkattack #mikecoots #stories » (at Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w5GSWhnlU/?igshid=fy9hfy9n9d1f

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❰ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗘 ❱ Here at Pangaea we truly value people who openly share their experiences with a story to influence and inspire! Let us introduce you to Cle, a hard working individual who has built up a strong travel community and business hosting immersive experiences and creative trips all around the world! Read below as he openly shares his story, his highs and even his lows.. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @alivelikethewind ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 ❱ Over the last few years, my little ole side hustle @windcollective has taken off and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down either. In the last year, I’ve experienced 30 countries with members of that community and the company just made close to half a million pounds in revenue this year alone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so grateful and proud of what we’re building but that’s not the whole story though. I want to show everyone the image of failure that is often my reality. It’s scary to show your weaknesses, your worst self, the things that depress you, those you never imagined would ever happen to you or that which you don’t want anyone to see. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most people see any success and praise the breakthrough. I could play on that and give them that version of events but that would be the most unfair, inconsiderate thing to do. After all, it was my greatest brokenness that led to my biggest breakthroughs. Depression. Feelings of not being worthy. Shame. Suicidal thoughts. Flunking Law School. Almost losing an eye. I open up because it’s our shared human experience, our stories impacting others and leading them to freedom that really matters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗟𝗘 ❱ And you - you’ve got a story too. You can be authentically you. You can show up - be seen - share your journey. I’m here for it. We all are. If we’re open to it, this platform can host more than our best angles, our loveliest moments. It can also be the place to express the raw, unfiltered parts of our journey to show someone else the way. There really is no lasting inspiration without it anyway. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #stor (at Pangaea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uJAN7hOxu/?igshid=a89t09nzqozv

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❰ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗛 ❱ One of the most talented creators on this platform! Find everything from his incredible photography to all his witty adventures together with his crew. His page is an endless visual bucketlist, so if you’re ever in need of some wanderlust don't hesitate to check him out #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @josiahwg ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦 ❱ One of the most photogenic caves I’ve ever swam around in. The crystal clear water made the sunlight shine brilliantly in the water..... and off Sasha’s goggles 🤓(Cyclops) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In total, I've spent over 8 hours shooting in this cave. We dove until I almost passed out from being under too long. Once the light beams flooded this cave the excitement seemed to replace the need for oxygen in my lungs. This was just one of the many cool places we got to explore in the Derawan Islands. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In total, I've spent over 8 hours shooting in this cave. Diving down you pass through this weird, blurry layer, so blurry that you can only see shapes at the other end. But as you pass through the blur you enter into the clearest water imaginable. You can kinda see the blurry layer in these photos if you look at the top quarter of them. About two years ago I visited these islands for the first time. Since then I am now visiting for my third time. The islands ecosystems are very delicate and have not been traveled very much.  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔 ❱ Indonesia is a land of adventure, beaches, culture and a famous destination among travelers and backpackers. Water activities and especially diving are a core activity and Indonesian’s reefs and biodiversity are known to be pristine and among the best on our blue planet. the country has much to offer to anybody willing to travel to the unknown. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #asia #indonesia #borneo #caves #underwatercaves » (at Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rd4eiBF5E/?igshid=15p3i2bqgjl1z

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❰ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 ❱ This Vietnam-living adventurer is one of the most energetic and positive humans on this Earth! She recently experienced the unexpected as she arrived back in Vietnam from a family emergency back home and was told that she had to spend 14 days quarantined in a Military facility - read below as she shares her story! #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @so_theadventurebegins ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 ❱ Don’t get me wrong; I love a spontaneous adventure as much as the next, but spending 14 days being quarantined in a Vietnamese military base is not one I signed up for.⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To say the past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions would be an understatement. It’s been confusing, scary, isolating and honestly just very sad at points. There most definitely have been tears.⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But if there’s one thing I’m getting good at, it’s seeing the positives 🌞🌈✨This week has highlighted my privilege, increased my gratitude, strengthened human connections and forced me to slow down and go with the flow. I watched my Saigon community rally to make sure I was comfortable and seen friendships blossom out of strangers. I’ve been treated kindly by exhausted staff and I’ve been fed and sheltered by the Vietnamese government. I understand why I’m here and I’m happy to spend the rest of my 14 days if it protects Vietnam from a spike in cases.⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 ❱ Frances has now completed her 14 days in Quarantine and has safely returned back home. Follow and check out her page for more information on her quarantine experience and also her many bike adventures throughout the whole of Vietnam. You won’t be disappointed 🤙🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #asia #vietnam #quarantine #coronavirus #covid19 » (at Vietnam) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-oxWzrBQWy/?igshid=qynxgzw4uopg

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❰ 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 ❱ Did you know that the opening at the back of a humpback whale’s throat is the size of a grapefruit 🤯 - you learn something new everyday here at Panagea #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @timmckenna ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ❱ The constant swells and howling south wind that has been blowing in French Polynesia these last 3 weeks has helped the whales with their long journey from Antarctica. The gentle giants love to use the big swells to help with the huge migration distances. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠 𝗠𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗔 ❱ Leading figure in action sport photography, Tim McKenna has become recognised as one of the best outdoor photographers in the world, inspiring his generation by revealing the sheer beauty of the elements through images capturing the most spectacular sporting performances in extraordinary settings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ His work has appeared in countless publications and advertising campaigns, a product of twenty years of travel across the globe, often pioneering new destinations. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #frenchpolynesia #whales #humpback #humpbackwhales » (at French Polynesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-monedBZ3Q/?igshid=ri5edurz7288

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❰ 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗦 ❱ Did you know that Maasai Warriors live amongst Lions and Hyenas? 👀 What would you do if you had to wake up next to these beasts? #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @antoinejans ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ❱ An unforgettable meeting with the Maasai people. They’re probably one of the most famous and picturesque ethnic group in Africa. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I met this young boy in a Maasai village in Kenya. I’m totally stunned by his look. So powerful! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Maasai have always been calm and courageous. They were formerly hunters, with their young men trained to hunt for food and to protect their families. In fact, until recently, a Maasai boy would only be crowned a warrior if they killed a lion single-handedly using a spear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 ❱ This has probably been one of the most intriguing factS about the Maasai people. As strange as it may sound to some, the Maasai do in fact drink the raw blood of the cows and goats that they slaughter, which is their primary source of food. The act is considered honorable. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The drinking of blood used to take place on special occasions like when a woman gave birth or when a young man got circumcised, but nowadays the blood can be taken every time there is a slaughter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #africa #kenya #maasai #maasaipeople #maasaiwarriors » (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-jyDa3BcIP/?igshid=tz8zh2pe06ar

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❰ 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 ❱ “Nusa Penida! not only do you make me fall in love with your energy but you give me the best dive I ever had in my life”- Cami. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 @pngaea 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @camitorresph ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ❱ I have not gone diving in many places yet but I can assure you that Nusa Penida enters the top 3 places in the world 🌍. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I share this image of my incredible experience where I had the pleasure of finally diving with these creatures. Obviously I cried at the first Manta I saw and I couldn't even take a picture of it, however after all my emotions I learnt to appreciate the moment without disturbing them at all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗛𝗜 𝗜'𝗠 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗜 ❱ I am a photographer and filmmaker, I always had the soul of an adventurer and from a very young age I traveled alone. But my real journey began in 2018 when I decided to leave everything in Argentina and go to Thailand to fulfill my dream of learning to dive. I wanted to be a diver so that I could document the ocean. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today I am dedicated to taking underwater photography and videos. I travel the world looking for new adventures and places that inspire me. Come check my page out and see my work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #asia #indonesia #nusapenida #bali #mantaray » (at Nusa Penida, Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hCqJfBuAE/?igshid=4ol8zqrjss2o

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❰ 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 ❱ Ever felt like camping out on a winters day? We know somebody that has! Renee has shared this stunning series for us all to admire, read about her story below. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @reneeroaming 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 & 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 @pngaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ❱ Here’s a collection of photos and videos from a magical morning in the mountains. Cloud inversions are one of my favorite natural phenomenons... always making me feel like I’m floating in a dream ☁ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember being pretty scared the first time I went winter camping. I was so worried about being insanely cold all night and the risks that come with that. I’m not saying that I’m never cold when we winter camp now, but I’ve definitely learned ways to stay warm over the years (and invested in better gear)! It’s the BEST feeling getting into your sleeping bag and making a hot drink at the end of a chilly hike. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗘 ❱ My name is Renee and I’m the storyteller behind Renee Roaming. The purpose behind what I do is to inspire travelers and adventure seekers to live intentionally, place value on experiences instead of possessions, and most of all, to encourage others to find joy exploring this beautiful world. Whilst I write about travel and adventure, I also share tips about photography, social media, being a woman in the outdoor community and couple travel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #usa #hiking #wintercamping #outdoors #camping » (at Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-facU7hF9L/?igshid=sjthxv84w7jp

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❰ 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗡 ❱ Unfortunately due to some complaints and copyright issues by some creatives this page will be deleted soon. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗘'𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 ❱ We are working on developing other pages in the meantime but as for Pangaea we will have to delete the page within 48 hours. We’ve been working on building this community day and night and seeing all this disappear at the snap of a finger brings us great hurt. However all is not lost, our community is strong and we will work for the next 2 days to find a solution to all of this, we will start new pages and have something ready before we have to shut down, will you still be with us? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #apologies #wewillbeback #hangtight #betterthanever » (at Pangaea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-b6KbiB_GF/?igshid=1x2k3wmncuapc

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❰ 𝗔 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 ❱ Now, be honest, is anybody brave enough to ride these lands? #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 @pngaea 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @hendisyahputra ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗔 ❱ There's something truly enchanting about Sumba. With its rugged, undulating savannah and low limestone hills growing maize and rice, it's nothing like Indonesia’s northern volcanic islands. It’s good to keep in mind that Sumba is still somewhat undiscovered and it’s actually one of the poorest regions in Indonesia, tourist facilities are still mostly non-existent. Now, if you’re ever in need of an adventure? Then we have found just the place for you, this crazy landscape is called Tenau Hill. This hill is approximately 15 km from downtown Waingapu, yep around 20-30 minutes by motorcycle. You will embark on a very scenic ride as you make your way through rice terrence, and beautiful local villages. As one of the most beautiful natural sights that exist in Sumba, you’d be surprised to know that this is one of those less-discovered places, making it one to admire, but also one to keep green! So please remember to respect the local lands and leave only footprints and good memories, no trash and vandalism. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 ❱ Sumba is reserved for the most adventurous of travellers! The roads are bumpy and long. The lodgings are basic, the beaches are beautiful, but lacking in the most basic of infrastructure. Visit with this in mind 🙏🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #asia #indonesia #sumba #tenauhill #undiscovered » (at Sumba Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aANtyh0oH/?igshid=r5uyzwzunwyw

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❰ 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗗 ❱ In response to a global climate crisis, Donald Boyd, co-founder of @BTSnature has spent time in the Bornean Jungle documenting wildlife and sharing the behind the scenes of what it takes to protect and restore nature. We truly admire the work that he does and how he uses his amazing creative skills and passion for wildlife conservation to spread awareness on Social Media. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @donaldboyd @btsnature ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 ❱ “Behind the Scenes of Nature is a group of Visual Advocates - filmmakers, photographers, writers, artists - with a common goal to emphasize the overwhelming urgency for humankind to protect and restore nature in the face of a global climate crisis and looming ecological breakdown. We’ve put our entire selves into this project with the hopes that we can document the reality of nature for the world to see. And with the ultimate goal to influence the right people to care and change what drove us to start BTS in the first place… a realization. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We started @BTSnature because we want to highlight the individuals and organizations who always have been working tirelessly to safeguard nature… but in the same breath, share our realization that the problems they’re addressing will persist until we also address the causes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗨𝗦 ❱ We encourage the use of social media as a platform for the greater good, just by taking small steps to help the environment can make a big difference! At Pangaea we love to share creatives like Donald and organisations like BTS Nature to educate and push our community forward into taking action for a better planet. We use Instagram to now only share beautiful visuals, but ones which have a story to tell behind it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #indonesia #borneo #btsnature #creative #travel » (at Borneo Jungle) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XcfW9BchY/?igshid=cc18ve2jyto6

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❰ 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡 ❱ Meet Backpacker Tampan, a talented Indonesian creative who has built a collection of stunning content and shares his adventures on his stories with his upbeat personality! Over the years he has pursued his passion for travel photography by sharpening his skills, having fun exploring and now making a living out of it! #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @backpackertampan ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 ❱ Backpacker Tampan is a prime example of how you can truly make a living from your passion if you work hard at it and enjoy the process. He started out making videos on Youtube and Instagram back in 2014 just for fun and during that time he also opened his home up in Jakarta to over 50+ travellers via Couchsurfing whilst brushing up on his English speaking at the same time! After 2 years of continuous learning and growing he found his himself at a level where he could make money from just doing what he loves and today he’s collaborated with numerous brands, shared some beautiful content and even written two books to inspire his community. “Travel as soon as you finish education, travelling is the best education to know more about yourself and know the real world out there. You only live once. When we get older we can only regret that chances we didn’t take. Don’t think, Just go!’ Backpacker Tampan ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗨𝗦 ❱ Regardless of your background, where you live or where you’re from, you can make a living from your passion. By thinking creatively about how you can do what you love and create value for others from it, whether it be producing physical products, developing ideas or digital services, there’s something for everyone out there to build your dream life - See what you want and go after it! Empower yourself to work hard, never stop hustling and enjoy the bumpy ride! So what is your passion in life? what sets your heart on fire? If you can just do one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #indonesia #jakarta #bali #creative #travel » (at Pangaea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UubSbhXDm/?igshid=lyzwpr56jaxy

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❰ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗙 ❱ An incredible talent, with photography at the core of her greatest passions. Elif captures incredible moments and documents these with a small story about each encounter, a true visual storyteller which so much said from just one click, check out this amazing series that showcases portraits from people she has come across in her life #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @eliffkoyuturk ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ❱ Let’s check out the stories behind the moments captured in this series. ➵ Leona looked into my eyes and said; "Elif, I love these yellow flowers, I call them little dancing sunflowers, you should find some. It´s good for your health, you can make tea out of it. I feel like your body needs it. Did you get cold on your hike? Let me make you some tea." - Tenderness, love - we need more on this planet. (image 1) ➵ Legendary Protector of Desert Society, Michael "Danger Ranger” is Burning Man's Director of Genetic Programming. Some claim he possesses near borderline supernatural powers, including the ability to bi-locate and appear at two places simultaneously. (Image 5) ➵ Steven, Ireland, 74, Baloon Man "I would do kid's parties and entertain and do magic and paint faces and balloon animals. The highlight of my life.” (Image 7) ➵ You aren't lost, he reassured me, you just chose the long way home -If you do nothing or if you worry, if you love or if you hate, winter still dissolves into spring, forests grow, and rivers smooth stones. -sunwolf (image8) ❰ 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 ❱ Do you have a story to tell? Write it down in the comments below for our community to see, or better yet! send us a DM with your images and stories and who knows, you could be featured on our feed one day. We’re looking forward to hearing about your crazy adventures around the world. Pangaea Community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #talent #photographer #pangaea #locals #travel » (at Pangaea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Nu-Pfhm8e/?igshid=cryfnr19ucoz

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❰ 𝗭𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗪𝗘 ❱ Welcome to Imire, a family ran conversation centre built to protect the existence of wildlife from poaching practises in Africa. Let’s check out Kenny’s journey as beautifully documents his experience in this wildlife reserve #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @_kennyc_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ❱ ➵ The guy on the elephant is Blessing, another class name and one of the elephant handlers at Imire. Every evening one of them helps herd some of the black rhinos back to their pens where they stay the night until they’re released again in the morning (an added layer of security to the animals). Only the handlers are allowed to ride the elephants - it’s not like some of the supposed ‘sanctuaries’ in Asia which abuse these amazing animals until they’re willing to let anyone hop on their back 🐘 • 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 1 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➵ This is Murwi, part of Imire’s anti poaching team. She’s a Dutch Shepard that was born in the UK and donated to Imire by the Harere International School. Murwi now works with Learnmore and the rest of the team to help protect not just the rhinos, but all wildlife here at Imire and the surrounding communities 🐺 • 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 3 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➵ One if my favourite photos from my month in Zim, and also from my favourite morning - this is Tafara, who at the time of this photo was the youngest black rhino at Imire...BUT I’m happy to say that in the final days of my stay, her mother gave birth to Khanya, successfully adding to the critically endangered black rhino population! • 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 7 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 ❱ Want to bring your moments to life? Mache Film is the answer with over 100 effects and filters that include vintage themed presets such as 8mm, light leaks, lomo and many more. Upload your videos or photos and play around with the filters to find the style that suits you best - it’s that easy! Download Mache Film! 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #africa #zimbabwe #pangaea #wildlife #travel » (at Zimbabwe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Frw0QBpBj/?igshid=16fmhsh8y9vow

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❰ 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗙 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 ❱ A true representation that chasing your dreams is not impossible, lets follow Jeff’s journey as he went from a 9-5 to following his dreams and becoming a full time photographer, read his story below. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @Jeff.n.brenner ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 ❱ I took my first photo class in high school in 2007, and developed a huge appreciation for the art of photography. It had always been a hobby, but never much more than that. During those years, I got my degree and started working the normal 9-5 job. I was unhappy and felt that any creativity that I had left was rapidly deteriorating. In March of 2016, I was venting to my wife about the rut I was in, and had an epiphany. Plain and simple, I needed to figure out what I loved to do, then figure out a way to get paid to do it. Photography was the easy answer. So here we are. I am now a full-time photographer and love every minute of it. ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ❱ Let’s take a look at some of the stories behind these pictures. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➵ Nature’s Uber. This big guy picked up a few hitchhikers as he roamed the wide open plains of Wyoming. (Image 5) ➵ Starting off summer nights on the right foot. This weekend, we brought out the projector and put the Airstream to good use. We can’t wait to take it out on the road, but who says you have to go somewhere to enjoy it? (Image 6) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➵ A massive bull moose pulls a power move on some traffic in Grand Teton National Park. I watched him walking through a field when he began running toward the road. I followed him with my camera so I could get a shot just as he crossed. Thankfully, all the vehicles saw this guy coming toward them, so they stopped and let him through. I can only imagine how awesome it was for the people in the cars as they got to see this big fella so close. It was the only bull I saw this trip, so I was just happy to have gotten a look at this guy in action. (Image 9) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #america #yellowstone #bison #wildlife #travel » (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/B992JhohW5O/?igshid=jkmyg19vka3k

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❰ 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 ❱ Did you know that the Maasai people are at risk? They are suffering due to today's modern day pressures from issues such as climate change and land grabbing from powerful companies and bodies. #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @bryn_north & @donalboyd ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ❱ 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 ➵ Bryn, has put this clip together to document the efforts being made to mitigate the human-wildlife conflict in Amboseli Kenya, and to also highlight the beauty of this country, we made this series with photos from Bryn and Donal Boyd who were both together on the same trip. Read below to understand the current situation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮 ➵ By Donald - Meet James Ole Moonca, revered Maasai elder and Chairman of the Kitenden Conservancy, a crucial wildlife corridor on the brink of Amboseli National Park. He and his fellow pastoral Maasai have coexisted successfully here for centuries employing traditional conservation measures to live in harmony with lions, elephants, giraffes and more. However, increased wildlife trade, population expansion, climate change, and disputes on land use, puts the livelihoods of the Maasai people and the greater Kilimanjaro ecosystem at risk.
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Despite the overwhelming difficulties faced by these modern day pressures, Moonca encourages local communities to recognize the importance of wildlife, empowering them to protect it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 ❱ Most Maasai wear the color red because it not only symbolises their culture but they also believe it scares away lions. They also drink Cows blood through a bamboo tube that apparently makes their body strong, wow! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #africa #safari #kenya #maasai #wildlife » (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97ksu_B6Qk/?igshid=1m52a8tdl0pra

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❰ 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦 ❱ Time to get to know a little more about animals that we don’t usually encounter in our everyday life, the Manatee, ever come across one of these guys before? #wearepangaea ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: @liam__maclean ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 ❱ Thanks to Liam and Min who captured this animal in all it’s beauty, he says: Manatees like this dude are coming in from the gulf to seek the warmer waters of the freshwater springs as the ocean temperatures drop. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These large gentle creatures, often known locally as sea cows can weigh 1000 lbs and measure one to four meters in length. They breath air, and so surface frequently, meaning that if manatees are nearby, it is likely you will spot them. It is also possible to swim with the manatee — they pose no threat to humans, eating only plants. Due to their habitat preferences, manatees are most common on the south-west coast of Jamaica where rivers feed into wetlands but are occasionally sighted on the north coast too. Small in number, they are protected by law and closely monitored. 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: @culturetrip ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❰ 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 ❱ Thanks to Nat Geo we managed to gather a few interesting facts about Manatees. 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: @natgeo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➵ Manatess are related to elephants, not dolphins or whales. ➵ A west Indian Manatee can weigh more than 1,200 pounds / 450kg ➵ Florida manatees congregate at power plant discharge pipes, where the water is warm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •• 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗘𝗔 • 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 • 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 • 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 •• « #florida #manatees #animals #unitedestates #travel » (at Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B94CJsJhcJZ/?igshid=1nea54kv7rbg6