OFF THE MAP | Episode 01 – The Story Behind the Lens | Featuring Kael Nicou

OFF THE MAP is an original series by Kael Nicou, presented by Chasing Frontiers.

Some journeys aren't measured by the places you visit, but by the stories you choose to tell.

OFF THE MAP follows the life behind the lens—exploring travel, surf, photography, and the people who have chosen an unconventional path in pursuit of adventure and authentic storytelling. From remote coastlines to untold cultures and moments that never make the guidebooks, this series is about discovering what lies beyond the ordinary.


Episode 01 – The Story Behind It All

Every photographer has a story before they ever pick up a camera.

In the first episode of OFF THE MAP, Kael Nicou shares the story behind it all. Who is Kael? Why leave the conventional path to pursue a life of travel, photography, surfing, and storytelling? What sacrifices come with choosing a life driven by passion over predictability?

This isn't just the story of a photographer.

It's the story of someone searching for meaning through exploration, documenting the world one frame at a time, and proving that the greatest adventures often begin where comfort ends.

Join us as we uncover the experiences that shaped Kael's journey—and discover where the road leads next.

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The best stories are found... OFF THE MAP.

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