With no government presence, rampant cartel activity, and deadly terrain, the Darién Gap is one of the most dangerous migration routes on Earth—despite being less than 100 miles long. Every day, thousands of migrants from over 50 countries risk drowning, starvation, or violence as they attempt to cross this lawless stretch of jungle in search of a better life.

We often see statistics in the news—but Rasmus Krath, documentary filmmaker and adventurer, is determined to put faces to those numbers.

In this episode, Rasmus shares his firsthand experience crossing the Darién Gap with a Venezuelan family fleeing political and economic collapse. With previous work in conflict zones like Afghanistan and Somalia, this became his most personal and dangerous project to date. He opens up about the power of storytelling to humanize migration, challenge public narratives, and inspire global empathy.

In this powerful conversation, we explore the real human stories behind mass migration, the brutal dangers of jungle crossings, and the filmmaker’s mission to humanize those too often reduced to statistics.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in:

- Human migration and the untold realities behind border crossings

- Documentary Filmmaking in conflict zones and ungoverned territories

- Firsthand accounts from the Darién Gap—one of the world’s most dangerous routes

- Debunking myths about migrants, cartels, and U.S. border issues

- Empathy-driven media that puts real people before politics

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🌐 Learn more about the upcoming documentary: https://vimeo.com/user197865632

GUEST LINKS

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasmus_krath/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasmuskrath

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmus-krath-a6487237/

- Website: https://www.rasmuskrath.dk/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rasmus.krath.3/

- Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user197865632

PODCAST LINKS

- Podcast Website: https://adventures-less-traveled.com

- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LpB7vI

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-less-traveled/id1681357393

OUTLINE

(00:00) – Introduction: Venezuela Crisis & Mass Migration

(02:00) – Documentary filmmaking & humanizing migration

(04:00) – Universal hopes and dreams among migrants

(05:30) – Why the Darién Gap makes logistical sense for illegal immigrants

(07:00) – Survival Through the Darién Gap: Nature, Cartels & Lawlessness

(10:10) – Harrowing Experiences: Gangs, Robberies, and Sexual Violence

(11:45) – Complete Dearth of Government Oversight

(15:35) – Migrants vs Cartels: De-coupling Motivations and Debunking Border Misconceptions

(23:35) – What Makes the Darién Gap Different From Other Humanitarian Issues?

(28:45) – Global Awareness: Sharing the Documentary’s Message

(34:15) – Defining "Adventure"

PODCAST SOCIAL

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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_ALT_podcast

- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdventuresLessTraveled

Professional snowboarder and civil engineer Nathalia dos Reis Monteiro shares how she transitioned from training on sand dunes in Brazil to competing on snow-covered slopes in North America. As a full-time engineer in New York City, she reveals how she balances her demanding job with Olympic-level training, and how she founded Brazil Snow, a nonprofit supporting Brazilian winter athletes.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in:

- Career transitions from corporate to sports

- Time management for high-performance lifestyles

- Inspiring immigrant success stories

- Women breaking boundaries in male-dominated fields

- The pursuit of Olympic dreams

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🌐 Learn more about Brazil Snow: https://www.brazilsnow.org/

GUEST LINKS

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkings/

- FIS Profile: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=sb&competitorid=283033

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliareismonteiro/

- 2025 Update: https://brazilcham.com/brazils-nathalia-dos-reis-monteiro-secures-fis-world-championship-spot-on-road-to-milano-cortina-2026/

PODCAST LINKS

- Podcast Website: https://adventures-less-traveled.com

- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LpB7vI

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-less-traveled/id1681357393

OUTLINE

(00:00) Introduction

(01:15) Chicken or the egg - What came first: sports or engineering?

(04:20) Discovering Snowboarding (Winter Olympics)

(07:05) Sandboarding vs Snowboarding

(07:45) Logistics of going pro from Brazil

(09:44) Founding the Brazil Snow Nonprofit

(13:20) Balancing her two worlds

(17:15) Advice for time-strapped professionals

(20:15) Overcoming age stereotypes

(24:10) Future plans

(26:00) Brazilian pride

(27:10) Nathalia’s definition of adventure

PODCAST SOCIAL

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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_ALT_podcast

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Chad Caruso made history by pushing his skateboard across America for 3,162 miles over 57 days, setting the world record as the first person to do so.

In addition to this incredible feat, he has also completed various vlog challenges on his YouTube channel such as 30 tricks/30 days and 50 tricks/50 states.

GUEST LINKS

- Natural High Non-Profit: https://www.naturalhigh.org/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCaruso

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chad_caruso/

- Website: https://chadcaruso.com/

OUTLINE

(00:00) - The skate scene

(02:45) - 30 tricks / 30 days & 50 tricks / 50 states

(07:20) - Professional skateboarding

(09:40) - Lightning Round (Firsts & Favorites)

(15:20) - Pushing Through America

(25:00) - Natural High Fundraising Efforts

(28:20) - Tony Hawk

(30:00) - Book Release

(30:55) - Defining Adventure

PODCAST INFO

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventures.less.traveled

- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LpB7vI

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-less-traveled/id1681357393

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/adventures.less.traveled

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_ALT_podcast

- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdventuresLessTraveled

- Podcast Website: https://adventures-less-traveled.com

** All photos and videos provided by Chad Caruso with consent

*** Studio provided by Floored Media