For some people the life of Michael "Nick" Nichols could be a dream, which came true (but only for very few). Michael is an adventure photographer. Yes, he travels into jungles and other wild places (or is it better so say wilderness?). But his work is not about the fun or getting the best picture - it's mission-oriented (read in "How do I become an adventure photographer?"):

What’s important to me is if somebody says "yeah, I saw this picture in National Geographic of a tiger carrying a cub," not that they saw "a Nick Nichols picture."

Well, you got the point. But have you seen his photographs or read his articles? Now is the time.