It means trekking across astonishing Himalayan passes to save snow leopards. Or cycling through Cambodia and the temples of Ankor Wat to send kids to school. Or exploring the remote African savannah while conserving elephant habitats. Or paddling along the lush rainforests of Canada’s wild West Coast, as the whales you’re protecting break surface in front of you.

And when you find yourself dancing with Samburu women, or staring into a mountain gorilla’s wrinkled face, you won’t need a photo (although you might take one). Because your journey won’t just last in your memories — it’ll last in the creatures and communities you’ve helped.