London Tom Experiencing Volcano Bay

When I first set foot in Volcano Bay to begin filming Life on the Edge: Season 1, I had no idea just how much this place would change me.

I’ve filmed in wild, remote locations before—but nothing prepared me for this. Volcano Bay is one of those rare places on Earth that still feels truly untouched. It’s raw. Wild. Ancient. Standing there for the first time, breathing in that salt-kissed air, watching mist roll in over the cliffs, I felt like I had stepped back in time to a world that existed long before humans ever did.

Our camp was set just 40 yards from the edge of the lagoon—a natural amphitheater of life. Every day, brown bears wandered along the shore, wolves moved silently through the brush, and bald eagles circled overhead. We weren’t just observing nature here—we were immersed in it. Living in it. Respecting it.

Filming in such close proximity to these apex predators and elusive creatures demanded more than just technical skill—it required humility, patience, and deep respect. There were moments of stillness that felt sacred, and moments of awe that caught us completely off guard. A bear catching salmon at dawn. A wolf’s howl echoing across the bay. An eagle diving so close overhead we could hear the wind in its wings.

These were moments that reminded me why I do what I do.

Volcano Bay didn’t just provide the backdrop for our series—it became the soul of it. It has a power that’s hard to describe but impossible to forget. That first season was meant to be a one-time shoot, but the impact it had on me was too profound to walk away from.

And that’s why I return—season after season—to continue filming, exploring, and living what I now call the Real Life on the Edge.

Volcano Bay isn’t just a destination. It’s a calling.