About Me
I’m Brando Yelavich, but most people know me as Wildboy. I’m an explorer, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and founder of Primaling—a transformative experience designed to reconnect people with their primal essence through nature.
At 19, I embarked on a journey that would change my life forever. I walked the entire coastline of New Zealand, covering 8,700 kilometers in 600 days. That epic adventure wasn’t just a test of endurance—it was an act of self-discovery and reinvention. I lived off the land, facing challenges that stripped me down to my core and showed me the raw beauty of resilience. That journey taught me how powerful we are when we step into nature and embrace the wild within.
Since then, I’ve crossed the Greenland icecap, kayaked around Vancouver Island, led an aid expedition in the Nepalese Himalayas, and cycled 5,000 kilometers across Australia. Every step of the way, I’ve been reminded of the importance of presence, courage, and our connection to the natural world.
Through Primaling, I guide individuals, couples, and groups on transformative journeys in breathtaking wild places. These experiences are designed to strip away the noise of the modern world and bring people back to the present moment—a place of healing, empowerment, and clarity. My clients often describe these journeys as life-changing, helping them find their voice, release deep emotions, and uncover a sense of purpose they didn’t know they had.
When I’m not guiding adventures, I’m with my family—my incredible wife and two sons, Atlas and Mylo—living close to nature and building a life that feels as wild and free as the places I explore.
Life is too short to live in straight lines.