I was born and raised in North Sumatra, in a small village called Rumah Sekolah, not far from the Gunung Leuser National Park.
From when I was young, I loved animals and nature, and spent my time swimming in the river and exploring the jungle – in between school, of course.
I always knew I wanted a job that allowed me to spend my time in nature. As soon as I could, I moved to Tangkahan – an ecotourism village not far from my home – to learn how to be a jungle guide and ranger.
I taught myself English while working in a restaurant, and became a guide to take tourists on jungle treks into the National Park.
Now, I love exploring Sumatra with my wife Carly and sharing the incredible things I see with other people.