Nora Yusuf takes us on her journey growing up in Malaysia, studying abroad in the UK, traveling through Europe, working in the Middle East, and then becoming a photographer, traveling to many of the world’s most remote locations and capturing their natural beauty. She shares her favorite travel destinations in her home country of Malaysia, and then talks about what she loves about the natural beauty of super-remote destinations. Nora shares her travel experiences sleeping in the snow in Antarctica, seeing the Aurora Borealis in Greenland, traveling the Silk Road in Central Asia, and visiting Lake Baikal in Siberia during the winter. She then recounts her experience spending time with Eagle Huntresses in Mongolia and talks about her 4×4 expeditions in East Africa and South America. Nora shares her adventure in the Amazon and her experience in the Pantanal Wetlands catching piranhas to barbecue with Malaysian spices and eat. She then shares some tactical tips on how to take better photos and timelapse videos. And, finally, Nora reflects on the impact all of her world travel has had, what travel means to her today, and why it’s important for her to break down stereotypes and inspire other women to travel. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #174: Traveling to the World’s Most Remote Destinations and Capturing their Natural Beauty with Nora Yusuf
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About the Guest
Nora Yusuf
Nora Yusuf is a location-independent content creator who explores the world and captures it’s natural beauty through photography, videography and timelapse. Originally from Malaysia, she co-organizers photography workshops and tours around the world and has now been to over 80 countries. Nora has visited some of the world’s most remote and stunningly beautiful landscapes. Her mission is to encourage interest in travel, adventure and nature, and to inspire women and break down stereotypes.
What You'll Learn
- Where to Find Some of the Most Remote and Stunning Natural Beauty in the World
- How to Take Better Photos While Traveling
- How and Why to Start Documenting Beautiful Landscape with Time-Lapse
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#1 BOOK THAT NORA RECOMMENDS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM NORA MOST WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKETLIST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
LOCATION WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Amazon Rainforest
- Antarctica
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Borneo
- Botswana
- Chile
- China
- Ecuador
- Greenland
- Ireland
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Middle East
- Mongolia
- Mulu National Park
- Namibia
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Pantanal
- Cusco, Peru
- Russia
- Siberia
- Sipadan
- South Africa
- South America
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
- United Kingdom
- Zambia
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[3:14] Growing up in Malaysia and Starting to Travel
[6:00] Studying Abroad in the UK. Traveling in Europe, and Working in the Middle East
[9:02] Top Places to Visit in Malaysia
[12:50] What Nora Loves About Remote Locations and Natural Landscapes
[15:04] Traveling to Antarctica
[17:34] Traveling in Greenland and Seeing the Northern Lights
[19:03] Traveling the Silk Road in Central Asia
[21:15] Traveling through Siberia and Visiting Lake Baikal in Winter
[23:15] Spending time in Mongolia with Eagle Huntresses
[25:00] Nora’s 4×4 Expedition in South America
[27:00] Nora’s Expedition through the Pantanal Wetlands and the Amazon Rainforest
[30:42] Traveling Southern and Eastern Africa
[31:45] Matt and Nora talk about Bolivia
[32:52] Nora’s Tips on How to Take Better Photos
[35:53] How and Why to Make Timelapse Videos
[39:35] How World Travel Has Impacted Nora
[40:23] Inspiring Women to Travel and Breaking Down Stereotypes
[42:21] What Travel Means to Nora
[43:34] The Lightning Round
- #1 Book that Nora Recommends
- Top 2 Travel Hacks
- #1 Person with Whom Nora Would Most Like to Have Dinner
- Top 3 Favorite Travel Destinations
- Top 3 Bucket List Destinations
[48:25] Follow and Connect with Nora