I’m Brando Yelavich, a devoted father of two boys and husband to my beautiful wife of over 10 years. My family is at the heart of everything I do.
At 30 years old, I’ve begun making my mark on the world as an explorer and guide to those seeking transformative experiences.
When I was 19, I became the first person to circumnavigate the coastline of New Zealand on foot. This 600-day, 8,700-kilometer journey was a transformative experience where I lived off the land. It was an opportunity to escape a challenging life and discover myself through nature. This journey was about self-discovery and creating myself anew. By stepping into my power and following a newfound purpose, I realized the importance of nature and succeeded in ways I hadn’t imagined possible.
Since then, I’ve released a film about my life, become a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and continued to explore the world to deepen my connection with self and nature. My adventures have taken me across the Greenland icecap, on a 70-day kayak trip around Vancouver Island, into the Nepalese Himalayas, and on a 33-day journey around Stewart Island. Most recently, I completed a 130-day pushbike journey across Australia.
My purpose is to help others see their worth and realize they’re capable of amazing things.
With my deep connection to nature, I’ve created transformative experiences called Primaling. These are adventure-based personal growth journeys for individuals, couples, and groups. Through Primaling, I guide people to reconnect with nature and themselves, offering a transformative and empowering experience.