A voyage to the end of the world. Polynesia on a tall ship | Where The Ocean Meets: Niccolò Banfi

As a child, I'd lose myself in Jules Verne's tales of adventure and exploration. What drew me to these stories was the thrill, the beauty of exotic places, and the spirit of discovery.I didn't know the job of the explorer still existed until a listener said: "Hey, you should speak to Niccolò Banfi."When I checked out his Instagram, I was blown away. 600,000 followers and stunning images and videos from the most remote corners of our planet.Niccolò sails the world on a tall ship—from tiny Polynesian islands inhabited by just dozens of people, to penguin colonies the size of Zurich, to the pristine silence of Antarctica. He does all this on a vessel that James Cook could have commanded.But beyond the adventure, Niccolò is documenting communities and ecosystems on the frontlines of climate change, giving voice to the most remote corners of our ocean planet.I thought it would be impossible to get this conversation, but fortunately Niccolò agreed.Today, I'm bringing you the voice behind the scenes he shares from the high seas. We speak about his adventures, the challenges facing remote island communities, and how he sees modern exploration on our beautiful home planet.