Attempt Adventure: Recent Episodes
James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers
Attempt Adventure is a podcast all about world travel, finding adventure every day, and seeking out adventurous ways to make life more interesting.
Hosted by adventurers James Barrett in Boulder, Colorado and Michael Desrosiers in Bangkok, Thailand, this is a show all about inspiring you to become an adventurer. In our show, we talk to real-life adventurers and everyday people who go out of their way to seek out adventure and excitement in their own lives.
Every month, we will be issuing public challenges that can help you get out to adventure and explore in your own area, and along the way, you can follow our not always successful attempts at becoming adventurers ourselves
So, if you want to learn from real-life adventurers and add some excitement into your own life, subscribe to the Attempt Adventure Podcast Join us every Thursday as we discuss a topic in travel and adventure with the occasional guest interview by both professional and amateur adventurers.
In Episode 2 of the Attempt Adventure Sri Lanka Special, Michael Desrosiers, his younger brother Kyle Desrosiers, and their mother Kim Desrosiers prepare for their upcoming Sri Lanka Adventure.
In this episode, the team takes care of some important logistics, begin making a packing list, and learn and perform a Sri Lankan song as the fulfilment of a promise we made to our supporters.
Make a donation
If you want to support us, you can donate to our official team charity, the Save Elephant Foundation and the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand! this is an ethical, no-ride elephant sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates elephants who have been abused by the cruel tourism and logging industries.
If you'd like to donate to charity to support their cause (and get some merch, shout-outs, and more), you can head on over to Fundraiser for Elephant rescue and rehabilitation in Thailand (gofundme.com).
Please note that 100% of donations will go directly to charity
Teacher Nayana
Special thanks to Teacher Nayana who helped us prepare for our adventure!
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/19038325/sinhala
The World of Street Food
Check out my food blog, TheWorldofStreetFood.com!
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You can follow our adventures in Sri Lanka on Team Mama's Boys (teammamasboys.com), and right here during Season 4 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast. You can also follow our adventures on Facebook and on YouTube.com/@attemptadventure.
In Episode 1 of the Attempt Adventure Sri Lanka Special, Michael Desrosiers, his younger brother Kyle Desrosiers, and their mother Kim Desrosiers sign up for the Rickshaw Run, a wild auto rickshaw race across Sri Lanka. We know absolutely nothing about what we are getting ourselves into...
In this episode, we reach out to brothers Scott and Drew Gurian for some advice and encouragement.
Scott is the host of the Far From Home Podcast: Far From Home (farfromhomepodcast.org)
Scott was also a guest on this podcast where he talked about his and Drew's adventure driving from London to Mongolia: S2E7: Adventuring Far From the Tourist Trail with Scott Gurian from the Far From Home Podcast — Attempt Adventure Podcast
If you'd like to donate to charity to support their cause (and get some merch, shout-outs, and more), you can head on over to Fundraiser for Elephant rescue and rehabilitation in Thailand (gofundme.com).
Please note that 100% of donations will go directly to charity
You can follow our adventures in Sri Lanka on Team Mama's Boys (teammamasboys.com), and right here during Season 4 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast. You can also follow our adventures on Facebook and on YouTube.com/@attemptadventure.
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In this final episode of 2023, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about their highlights of the year, their plans for the coming year, and the big stuff in store for the podcast!
We've got two seasons coming up in 2024! Starting in January through around May, Season 4 will be a mini-series adventure special featuring Michael's rickshaw race for charity across Sri Lanka. He's bringing him mother and brother with him, and it's going to be wild.
If you'd like to donate to charity to support their cause (and get some merch, shout-outs, and more), you can head on over to Fundraiser for Kimberly Desrosiers by Michael Desrosiers : Elephant rescue and rehabilitation in Thailand (gofundme.com)
Please note that 100% of donations will go directly to charity
After that, Season 5 will be a bigger and better version of the podcast as you know and love it, with more great guests, interesting episodes, and wildly off-topic tangents by your hosts.
We are also currently looking for a manager / producer / social medial person, so if you are interested in joining our team, send us an email at hello@attemptadventure.com!
Happy New Year to all! Until next time, keep adventuring!
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In Season 3 Episode 18 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by Tyler Wittkofsky to talk about RV life, traveling by road across the US, food, drink, and mental health and travel. It's a packed episode with a ton of great content!
Follow Tyler at:
Tyler Wittkofsky | Author of Mindful Tales on Mental Health
Tea With Coffee Media - Tea With Coffee Media
We also discuss cookies, shady adventures, and more!
Resources from this episode:
Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Mighty. Making health about people.
Emotional Support Animals | Paws for Patrick
WriteHive
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In this special holiday episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss some of the more interesting and extreme Christmas traditions from around the world.
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In Season 3 Episode 16 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, Michael takes a stopover in Istanbul, joins an amazing food tour, and tours the Hagia Sofia. James shares his stories of his nearly 2-day layover in a Chinese airport. We talk about tips to survive layovers, how to get the most out of your short visits, and even how to score free hotels and tours on your stopovers.
We also discuss game night, getting ready for Christmas, and the best holiday albums of all time.
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In Season 3 Episode 15, we are joined by American mountaineer, explorer, and adventurer Lucy Westlake who holds a number of adventuring world records including: at the age of 12 becoming the youngest woman ever to summit the highest points in the continental United States and at the age of 18 becoming the youngest American woman ever to summit Mount Everest!
Lucy talks about her mountaineering expeditions, the ways she seeks adventure in all aspects of her life, her passion for finding a solution to the world water crisis, and more.
Follow Lucy online at:
Lucy Westlake – Youngest Woman to Climb Mount Everest (lucyclimbs.com)
Lucy Westlake | American Mountaineer | Collegiate Track Athlete (@whatsnextlucy) • Instagram photos and videos
Lucy Westlake - YouTube
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In Season 3 Episode 14, we are joined once again by chef, adventurer, and explorer Mike Keen who has returned from his expedition to kayak the coast of Greenland for culinary and scientific research.
We also talk about Thai carnivals, Geocaching, and baseball.
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Follow Mike and his updates on his website and social media:
https://www.mikekeen.co/
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Mike Keen - YouTube
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In Season 3 Episode 13 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk to Michael’s brother Kyle about a special method of traveling to a new place by following a list of challenges. It’s a quirky way to see somewhere new when you only have a very short time. We also talk about exploring Tokyo, Japan and the best state park system in the United States.
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In Season 3 Episode 12 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers catch up after a very busy hiatus. Michael goes glamping on the River Kwai, takes a dreary border run to Kuala Lumpur, and finally tries Cambodian cuisine in Phnom Penh. James is now settled into his new home in Longmont, Colorado, and has begun exploring his new home. We also discuss the best destinations for spending your Christmas holiday (the holiday season is fast approaching, folks!).
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In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss travel around the world with the purpose of engaging with religion and spirituality.
We also discuss James' move back to Colorado, the Trolley Problem, and the ethics of wastewater beer.
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Season 4 is going to be a little different!
In March 2024, Michael will travel to Sri Lanka with his mother and younger brother to take part in the Rickshaw Run, an epic tuk-tuk race across the island. The adventure is meant to raise money for charity.
The first £500 GPB raised will go to fund Cool Earth, an NGO fighting climate change. Everything raised in excess will go directly to the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, an organization that does amazing work rescuing and rehabilitating elephants from abusive logging and tourist industries in Southeast Asia.
- We would like to stress that 100% of donations go directly to these two charities. We are paying our own travel and administrative expenses. If you make a donation, every penny of it will go to raising funds for these two wonderful organizations. *
If you would like to make a donation, you can do so on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teammamasboys
To make it a little more fun, we are offering some special incentives if you make a donation! All fundraising tiers will receive the rewards from each of the previous tiers as well.
If you donate $10 USD or the equivalent in any currency, you will get a shout-out at the start of our Season 4 adventure special episodes in Sri Lanka!
For a $15 donation, we will send you an official Team Mama's Boys team sticker.
For a $25 donation, we will send you a handwritten postcard from Sri Lanka while we are on our adventure.
For a $50 donation, we will print your name or the name of your organization on the back of our team T-shirt which we will wear in Sri Lanka during the Rickshaw Run.
For a $100 donation, we will also send you your very own Team Mama's Boys T-shirt.
In addition, we are going to be undertaking a few challenges if we meet certain fundraising benchmarks.
If we raise £500, we will learn a traditional Sri Lankan song and sing it to you.
If we raise £750, each of us will do something out of our comfort zone. Kyle will learn and perform a traditional dance. Kim will take a Sri Lankan martial arts class. Michael will allow Kyle and Kim to choose any street food for him that he must eat at any time throughout the challenge.
If we raise £1000, Michael and Kyle will both dye their hair purple (our team color) for the duration of the Rickshaw Run.
And finally, if we raise £1500, we will personally visit the Elephant Nature Park and will ask them if we can kiss an elephant on the trunk.
Check out our trailer on YouTube, and be sure to follow us on AttemptAdventure.com!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg5Pzcf-Q_g
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In Season 3 Episode 10 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss ethical animal adventures, traveling the world without taking an airplane, and James' most recent big move back to Colorado.
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In Season 3 Episode 9, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers seek out virtual experiences as a way to keep adventuring even when it feels like your time or resources are limited. Over the past week, both hosts engaged in two very different types of virtual experiences. Also in this episode, Michael gets COVID again, James embraces his inner nerd, and the two hosts laugh about a hilarious news headline.
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In Season 3 Episode 8, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers review a list of travel gadgets and gear from under $50, and also discuss their own essential travel tips and hacks. They also discuss glasses, ADHD, travel as medicine, and more.
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In Season 3 Episode 7, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosier discuss the adventures that they have been on over the past few weeks. James visits Estes Park, Colorado, has some delicious Thai food, and begins scouting out his new home. Michael heads out west to Big Bend National Park where he encounters a bear.
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In Season 3 Episode 6, we talk about how to add adventure into our lives, even when we are busy or don't feel like we have the time or resources. Hosts Michael Desrosiers and James Barrett share tips and ideas of how to reframe adventure to add more of it into your busy daily schedules, and discuss some of the small microadventures they've been on.
Do you have any little ways to add adventure to your life? Let us know:
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In Season 3 Episode 5, we are joined by chef, kayaker, adventurer, and all around awesome dude Mike Keen who talks with us about his upcoming expedition to Greenland, his culinary and scientific research into historical foods in the Arctic region, and sustainable living, travel, and adventure.
Check out Mike Keen on his website:
https://www.mikekeen.co/
and be sure to follow his upcoming expedition!
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In Season 3 Episode 4, Michael travels through Dubai and gets delayed in Chicago. James meets him in central Texas for a springtime photographic microadventure, and the hosts discuss culture shock and the differences between living in Texas and Thailand.
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In Season 3 Episode 3, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss the relativity of adventure and confront their own judgements and attitudes towards the spirit of adventure.
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In Season 3 Episode 2, we are joined by podcaster and lighthouse aficionado, Xandy Schiefer.
Xandy joins us to talk about visiting lighthouses, exploring your local area, and finding a passion to guide your adventures.
Check out Xandy’s website: Xandy Schiefer
Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
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Season 3 Episode 1 is our biggest adventure to date! In this special episode, host Michael Desrosiers joins fellow expat and content creator Karl from the YouTube Channel Karl’s Thailand (Karl's Thailand - YouTube) on a weeklong adventure in the northeast of Thailand. This episode brings us to Loei Province, Phu Kradeung National Park, and Ban Mung, and ends with Michael and Karl getting detained by armed men… It’s an adventure never to forget!
Check out Karl’s YouTube channel to follow all of his adventures across Thailand: Karl's Thailand - YouTube.
Home - Karl's Thailand (meetmeinthailand.com)
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Season 3 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast is coming in March 2023!
In the third season of our show, you can expect more interviews with real-life adventurers and other extraordinary people, as well as conversations and discussions about travel, adventure, and seeking out new experiences.
We are planning on bringing you all sorts of new content, including special episodes where we record on location during our adventures!
Subscribe to the Attempt Adventure Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and visit AttemptAdventure.com for show notes and more!
Until then... keep adventuring!
Happy New Year!!! We'll be back in March 2023 for Season 3!
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In Season 2 Episode 19 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we reminisce about our shenanigans with an old friend in San Francisco, retrace our steps on an early adventure to Thailand, and think ahead to the coming year.
This is the season 2 finale. Season 3 will be arriving in March, and we’ve already got a lot of cool stuff planned. Stay tuned, and keep adventuring!
What are your adventure resolutions for 2023?
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In Season 2 Episode 18 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Brian Livingston, thru-hiker and author of “The Habits of Squirrels”, to talk about hiking the Appalachian Trail, seeking out adventures locally, and the time that he got stalked by a lion on safari!
Connect with BrianAuthor Brian Livingston | The Habits Of Squirrels Out July 12, 2022 (brianlivingstonbooks.com)
Brian Livingston (@brianlivingstonbooks) • Instagram photos and videos
Author Brian Livingston (@LivingstonBooks) / Twitter
Author Brian Livingston | Facebook
Buy “The Habits of Squirrels”The Habits of Squirrels — Author Brian Livingston | The Habits Of Squirrels Out July 12, 2022 (brianlivingstonbooks.com)
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The Habits of Squirrels: Livingston, Brian: 9798985804805: Amazon.com: Books
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In Season 2 Episode 17 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Yona Abeddour from Bab Mellah: The Jewish Quarter. Yona takes us on a cultural exploration of the Jewish Quarter of Fez, Morocco and of the little-known Jewish culture in Morocco. We also discuss travel as a bridge-building experience and how to connect deeply with different cultures through understanding.
Check out Yona's initiative on Facebook:
Bab Mellah: The Jewish Quarter | Facebook
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In Season 2 Episode 16 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts Michael and James discuss what it means to be an amateur adventurer and how to embrace new and unexpected opportunities. This episode is something of a follow-up to our recent adventure gatekeeping episode.
James shares his experiences as an archaeologist, and the hosts discuss the benefits of a college education, why nobody should feel embarrassed to be an amateur, and punching Nazis (which, if the movies are anything to go by, is like 50% of what archaeology is all about).
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In Season 2 Episode 15 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Ellie Johnson, a real-life adventurer, storyist, and co-author of the book “The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic”. Ellie talks to us about the epic canoeing adventure she took across the arctic Canadian barrens when she was 17 years old, the process of co-writing a novel with her father, and how to find everyday adventures wherever you are.
Buy the book on Amazon or wherever you get your books!
Amazon.com: The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic: 9781950994489: Johnson, Kurt, Johnson, Ellie: Books
Visit co-author Kurt Johnson’s website
Kurt Johnson Author (kurtjohnsonbooks.com)
Find Ellie on Instagram @elliej418
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In Season 2 Episode 14 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, James learns about a local ghost, Michael explores the world's largest weekend market, and together, we share our adventures and mishaps in airports around the world.
In this episode, we share our stories of time spent in airports as well as tips for how to survive the long, boring hours of a layover.
If you've got any airport stories or tips, we'd love to hear from you!
In this week's Adventures in the News, Michael shares the story of Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie, who at the at the age of 83 became the world's oldest person to complete a solo voyage across the Pacific.
https://weather.com/news/trending/video/83-year-old-japanese-man-becomes-oldest-person-to-sail-solo-across-pacific
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In Season 2 Episode 13 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, James plays a game of golf, Michael visits Thailand's ancient capital, and we talk to adventurer, traveler, and author Kathleen Donnelly Israel about her adventures along an ancient European pilgrimage trail.
Buy Kathleen's Book, Wisdom on the Camino: A spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Camino-Spiritual-Forgiveness-Possibilities/dp/173699980X
You can find more about Kathleen's adventures on her website:
https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/
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In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we return from our summer hiatus!
James complete a big move across the country, Michael goes on an international business trip to Vietnam, and the two hosts use technology to identify a bird.
Honestly, we thought we would have more to talk about!
We're back, folks. Thanks for your patience as we get back into the groove after our busy and stressful summers. We've got a ton of awesome guests and episodes coming up soon.
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In Season 2 Episode 11 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Brittnay Sharman from The Travelling Housesitters. Brittnay shares her experiences housesitting around the world, and provides tips and advice for those who might be interested to get involved in this fun and exciting adventure.
Also in this episode: a floating hotel with no AC, a Colorado treasure hunt, and a double penalty for the hosts!
In this week's Adventures in the News, Michael shares the news of a Colorado whisky-based treasure hunt. Find a golden shot glass and win a fantastic $10k prize!
https://thefox.iheart.com/featured/shawn-patrick/content/2022-05-31-there-is-a-shot-glass-worth-10000-likely-hidden-in-colorado/
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In Season 2 Episode 10 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers share their favorite mobile apps and tools that they use for travel and adventure.
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Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 (or 100) words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
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In this week's Adventure in the News, James shares a story about a wild mountain lion that broke into a California school.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-01/students-at-san-mateo-county-school-evacuated-after-mountain-lion-goes-to-class
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In Season 2 Episode 9 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by photographer Robert Lowdon from https://www.robertlowdon.com/.
We discuss Robert's photographic work in national parks across the US and Canada, as well as tips and advice for getting out in nature and beginning your adventures. If you are looking for some inspiration to start adventuring or practicing photography, this is the episode to listen to!
Also in this episode, James visits a new place in his local neighborhood, Michael explores one of Bangkok's newest markets, and the hosts get a bit off topic discussing the Star Wars prequels.
Do you have any travel or adventure experiences you'd like to share with us? Would you like to be a guest on the show, pitch an episode idea, or just get in touch to say "hi"? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 (or 100) words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
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In this week's Adventure in the News, Michael shares some recent updates about the terrible drought and fire situation in the southwestern US. Be careful when traveling!
https://www.nps.gov/cave/learn/news/additional-restrictions-implemented-due-to-extreme-fire-danger.htm
In Season 2 Episode 8 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by returning guest, Michael's younger brother, Kyle Desrosiers. Kyle, a Fulbright Scholar based in Tel Aviv, Israel, comes on the show to talk about learning Hebrew, language as a gateway to culture, and his recent experiences visiting the Great Mosque of Jaffa and learning about Israeli religious law.
Also in this episode, James takes the second penalty of the season, and the hosts discuss Thai canal communities, language apps, and birdfeeder bears.
Do you have any travel or adventure experiences you'd like to share with us? Would you like to be a guest on the show, pitch an episode idea, or just get in touch to say "hi"? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 (or 100) words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
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In this week's Adventure in the News, James has found an article about a bear which attacked a family through a window. Don't worry... everyone was ok (except the poor bear...), but it's a lesson on the dangers of wildlife and the importance of respecting nature!
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/bear-charges-window-wisconsin-180210151.html#:~:text=A%20Wisconsin%20couple%20stabbed%20and,attacking%20them%20on%20Sunday%20night.
In Season 2 Episode 7 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by podcaster and adventurer Scott Gurian, host of the Far From Home Podcast. Scott shares his adventures traveling in Iran, roadtripping across Mongolia, exploring the ruins of Chernobyl, and more!
Also in this episode: hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss US currency, the oldest US park ranger, and more. One of us also has to take the very first penalty of the season, and has to spin the Wheel of Penalty!
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Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 (or 100) words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
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In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares a story about Betty Reid Soskin, the US National Park Service's oldest active park ranger.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/04/01/oldest-u-s-active-park-ranger-retires-at-100
In Season 2 Episode 6 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we talk about the very real issues of gatekeeping and imposter syndrome in travel and adventure.
Also in this episode: hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss sacred Thai tattoos, Warhammer 40K, and an incredible Mt. Everest Adventure.
Do you have any travel or adventure experiences you'd like to share with us? Would you like to be a guest on the show, pitch an episode idea, or just get in touch to say "hi"? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 (or 100) words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
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In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares the news of the Full Circle Everest Team's recent accomplishment in successfully summitting the world's tallest peak.
https://www.fullcircleeverest.com/
In Season 2 Episode 5 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by Linda King from The Smart Travelista! Linda joins us to talk about travel health and safety and to share some tips from her book on the subject (available on Amazon)! Linda also shares stories from some of her adventures around the world and close to home, including a special segment about traveling in Australia.
Find The Smart Travelista on the web, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and visit Amazon to check out Linda's fantastic books full of travel tips and advice.
Also in this episode: hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers share some of their own misadventures with travel health and safety, and talk about scorpions, cigarettes, mountain lions, and the "Great Loop".
Do you have any travel or adventure experiences you'd like to share with us? Would you like to be a guest on the show, pitch an episode idea, or just get in touch to say "hi"? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
Our new monthly challenge comes from our guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 1000 words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
Visit our website attemptadventure.com for show notes and more!
Thanks again to Linda for coming on the show!!!
In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers return after a short hiatus involving COVID-19, Cambodia, and the end of ski season in Colorado. It's been a crazy few months, but we will be returning to our regular episode schedule next week!
Do you have any travel or adventure experiences you'd like to share with us? Would you like to be a guest on the show, pitch an episode idea, or just get in touch to say "hi"? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
Our new monthly challenge comes from upcoming guest Linda King from thesmarttravelista.com! It's time to practice your travel writing. Describe your hometown or where you live in 100 words. Send in the results to hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win some Attempt Adventure Podcast merchandise. Visit our website for more information.
Visit our website attemptadventure.com for show notes and more!
In Season 2 Episode 3 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss whether or not it is truly possible as a tourist or traveler to experience a place like a local. They also give their tips and suggestions based on James' travels and Michael's experience living abroad as a long-term expat as to how to go about approaching the difficult task of immersing themselves in a local culture.
Do you have any tips or advice for how to have an authentic experience while traveling in a new place? Write to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with listener mail. We would love to hear from you!
The first Monthly Challenge of Season 2 is to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Find out more about the challenge, how to enter, and how you could win an exclusive Attempt Adventure prize on our website:
https://www.attemptadventure.com/blog-/monthly-podcast-challenge-6-sunrise
In this week's Adventures in the News, Michael found an article which asks a difficult question: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/frozen-alive-peter-stark-stories-about-death-in-wilderness/
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Want to be a guest on the show? Would you like to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Do you have an adventure, comment, thought, or question you’d like to share? You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this very special Valentine's Day episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by special guest Morgana Rae. Morgana and her husband Devin are traveling around the world having traditional wedding ceremonies in every country they visit.
Learn more about Morgana on her website https://www.morganarae.com/ You can also find a fantastic video of Morgana and Devin's first 11 wedding ceremonies on https://intheknowbride.com/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpC5lLrp-gM
Have you gotten married in an interesting wedding ceremony or in an interesting place? We would love to hear from you! Write in with your experiences, and we just might read your message on a future episode!
The first Monthly Challenge of Season 2 is to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Find out more about the challenge, how to enter, and how you could win an exclusive Attempt Adventure prize on our website:
https://www.attemptadventure.com/blog-/monthly-podcast-challenge-6-sunrise
In this week's Adventures in the News, James has found an article about some real-life snakes on a plane https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2263991/snake-on-a-plane-airasia-jet-forced-to-divert
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Want to be a guest on the show? Would you like to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Do you have an adventure, comment, thought, or question you’d like to share? You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
S2E1
In the "second pilot" of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers officially launch the show's second season!
In this episode, we discuss our travel and adventure resolutions for 2022, as well as some of the updates and changes we will be making to the show going forward.
The first Monthly Challenge of Season 2 is to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Find out more about the challenge, how to enter, and how you could win an exclusive Attempt Adventure prize on our website:
https://www.attemptadventure.com/blog-/monthly-podcast-challenge-6-sunrise
In this week's Adventures in the News, Michael shares an article which asks a philosophical question about travel: Is It Possible, as a Foreigner, to Experience a Country as Its People Do?
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Want to be a guest on the show? Would you like to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Do you have an adventure, comment, thought, or question you’d like to share? You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Have you made a travel or adventure resolution for 2022? We'd love to hear from you! Write in and share your resolutions with us!
Attempt Adventure is a podcast all about world travel, finding adventure every day, and seeking out adventurous ways to make life more interesting.
Hosted by adventurers James Barrett in Boulder, Colorado and Michael Desrosiers in Bangkok, Thailand, this is a show all about inspiring you to become an adventurer. In our show, we talk to real-life adventurers and everyday people who go out of their way to seek out adventure and excitement in their own lives.
Every month, we will be issuing public challenges that can help you get out to adventure and explore in your own area, and along the way, you can follow our not always successful attempts at becoming adventurers ourselves
So, if you want to learn from real-life adventurers and add some excitement into your own life, subscribe to the Attempt Adventure Podcast Join us every Thursday as we discuss a topic in travel and adventure with the occasional guest interview by both professional and amateur adventurers.
EPISODE 28
In the final episode of Season 1 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by storyteller, adventurer, and author Sam Thiara. Sam, a British-born Canadian with parents from Fiji and grandparents from India, grew up feeling disconnected from his ancestral roots. Following a faded photograph - the sole clue to finding his grandfather’s village in India - Sam set off on an epic adventure of personal discovery to try to find his long-lost family history.
You can find Sam’s book on Amazon
And you can connect with Sam on his official website:
http://www.sam-thiara.com/
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Want to be a guest on the show? Would you like to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Do you have an adventure, comment, thought, or question you’d like to share? You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about a farmer who got more than he bargained for when he adopted a pair of stray kittens.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/farmer-in-madhya-pradesh-discovers-kittens-he-rescued-are-leopard-cubs-after-they-start-growling-101639660819589.html#:~:text=they%20start%20growling-,Farmer%20in%20Madhya%20Pradesh%20discovers%20'kittens'%20he%20rescued%20are%20leopard,his%20farm%20(representative%20image).
Get in Touch Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Have you got something you want to chat with us about? Have you been on a cool adventure? Do you have a great way of adventuring in spite of the lockdowns? We’d love to hear from you! You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com.
EPISODE 27
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by Michael's younger brother, Kyle Desrosiers to discuss transportation tales and to chat about some of the weird and wonderful methods of transportation that they've encountered on their travels around the world. From horse carts to canal boats and everything in between, this episode is all about getting from point A to point B!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael has discovered the world's most unusual cocktail... but you'll have to travel way up to the Yukon to taste it (if you dare)!
https://www.cbc.ca/shortdocs/features/the-story-of-the-sourtoe-cocktail-a-shot-of-whiskey-garnished-with-a-human
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by special guest, travel writer and adventurer David Luekens from the Thai Island Times Newsletter!
David is an experienced traveler and serious adventurer with a great knowledge of Thailand's undiscovered islands and coasts, national parks, hidden gems, and secret adventures. In this episode, we discuss exploring Thailand far beyond what a tourist would see, and digging deep into the heart of the great adventures that Thailand has to offer.
Subscribe to Thai Island Times (for free!):
https://thaiislandtimes.substack.com/
Connect with David on Social Media:
https://twitter.com/davidluekens
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about how the Middle East is quickly becoming the world's next great hiking and trekking destination.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/the-middle-east-may-be-the-next-great-hiking-destination
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this Attempt Adventure Halloween Special, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers share some spooky stories that they've experienced on their own adventures.
Have you experienced something spooky, scary, unexplained, or just weird while on an adventure? Even though Halloween is past, we would love to hear your stories, and we just might read them on an upcoming episode of the show. Write in!
For the second half of the show, the hosts talk about camping in Thailand, and Michael shares his experiences in the country's beautiful national parks.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael has discovered an article all about using boredom to inspire adventure.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200408-how-boredom-can-inspire-adventure
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, host Michael Desrosiers shares his summer adventures, and discusses with cohost James Barrett about how to find adventures even where you don't expect to find them.
Michael spent the summer visiting his family in the US. His adventures took him through the Texas outdoors, up to Oklahoma City, and to the United States' only traditional Vietnamese rice liquor distillery.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James has discovered an article all about visiting a country that technically doesn't exist.
https://adventure.com/transnistria-a-country-that-doesnt-exist/
This month's challenge is to go camping. Feel free to interpret that however you want! You can pitch a tent in your living room or backyard, or even just toast a few marshmallows. Send a photo of your entry to the challenge to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, host James Barrett shares all about his big move to Boulder, Colorado, and discusses with cohost Michael Desrosiers about the meaning of "home" and the importance of finding one's place in the world.
What motivates us to move to a new place? What motivates us to take risks? How do we find "home" in this big, beautiful world of ours? Write in! We'd love to hear from you.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael has found two articles about rock climbing:
https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2021/09/gary_gibson_climbs_his_5000th_first_ascent-72866
https://mymodernmet.com/luke-rasmussen-long-exposure-climbing-photos/
This month's challenge is to go camping. Feel free to interpret that however you want! You can pitch a tent in your living room or backyard, or even just toast a few marshmallows. Send a photo of your entry to the challenge to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
We are also looking for your spooky travel and adventure stories to use in our upcoming Halloween special! Send your entries to us via email with the subject line "Halloween"!
https://www.attemptadventure.com/blog-/halloween-stories-2021
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers continue their conversation about traveling in their home state of Texas, USA! This week is part II in our Texas series, covering the central Hill Country and the southern Gulf/Barrier Islands regions of Texas. We talk about the incredibly diverse nature and culture in the state, as well as about some of the amazing food that you can't miss when visiting Texas. Don't forget to listen to part I, where we talked about north, east, and west Texas.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael has found a list of the 12 greatest adventure travel experiences around the world, and the hosts discuss each and every one of them.
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/12-best-adventure-travel-experiences?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=SocialFlow
This month's challenge is to go camping. Feel free to interpret that however you want! You can pitch a tent in your living room or backyard, or even just toast a few marshmallows. Send a photo of your entry to the challenge to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hey everyone! This week, we've got a short special episode for you all! We took the month of August off for our various adventures, but we are coming back in September with tons of new content!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast: James samples and reviews cheeseburger potato chips, Michael is weirded out by America's spooky new contactless immigration system, and both hosts catch up over a beer for the first time since July. James has been busy moving to Colorado, Michael has been busy getting married, and both hosts have been using the last few weeks of summer to catch up on some adventures before the Autumn arrives.
In upcoming episodes, James will be sharing his experiences moving across the country to Colorado, as well as some of his adventures in Boulder, Golden, and the Rocky Mountains. Michael will be sharing his outdoor adventures in the Texas Hill Country as well as his short, last-minute vacation to the surprisingly interesting Oklahoma City. Stay tuned!
We will be back in September with regular episodes. Until then, keep adventuring!
Get in Touch Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
Have you got something you want to chat with us about? Have you been on a cool adventure? We’d love to hear from you! You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com.
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about traveling in their home state of Texas, USA! This week is part I in our Texas series, covering East Texas, North Texas and the Panhandle Region, and West Texas. We talk about cowboy culture, national parks, deserts, forest, swamps, camping, hiking, steak, and more! Come back next week for part 2, when we will talk about the Central Texas Hill Country and the Southern Gulf / Barrier Islands Region!
We also chat about Thai potato chip flavors and how different snacks are abroad.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about a guy going on pretend adventures from the comfort of his own home. Check it out! It's a super cool way to keep up with adventuring in spite of a lockdown.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ben-fogle-coronavirus-adventure-travel-home-quarantine-explorer-lockdown-a9437896.html
This month's challenge is to share your favorite local food. We have listeners from all around the world, and we'd love to learn about the cuisine and dishes that you love! Send a photo and / or description of your favorite local dish to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about some of the challenges as well as rewards of traveling with a partner or significant other, and how it differs from travel solo or with a friend.
We also tell discuss an upsetting change to a classic Thai beer's branding and chat about birding in Colombia. Buckle up, y'all, because we get a bit off topic in this one!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article about a couple in Colombia undergoing a "Big Year" by seeking to identify and document as many birds as possible in one calendar year.
https://www.audubon.org/news/1158-bird-species-7500-miles-1000-cups-coffee-and-counting-meet-couple-doing
This month's challenge is to share your favorite local food. We have listeners from all around the world, and we'd love to learn about the cuisine and dishes that you love! Send a photo and / or description of your favorite local dish to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Have you been on an adventure with a significant other? What was the experience like? What are the unique challenges and rewards that came from the experience? What did you learn or how did your relationship grow from adventuring and traveling together. Write in and let us know!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss their nine favorite Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Thailand. Having a cultural adventure can be difficult, and sometimes even scary. It can be even more challenging when the adventure involves visiting a place of worship for a religion other than your own.
In this episode, Michael, a long-term expat in Bangkok, Thailand lists his nine favorite Buddhist temples in the Thai capital. Nine is a lucky number in Thai culture, and visiting nine temples in one day is a sort of pilgrimage, or act of good karma. James, who has visited Michael in the city several times, adds his comments and commentary to Michael's list.
The hosts also discuss what to do and what not to do at a Thai temple, and chat about how generally to have a cultural adventure when traveling in a culture that is vastly different from your own.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James has an announcement about how the world-famous Inca Trail is opening for reservations for the very first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic began, and the hosts get off on a tangent about which vaccinations they have had in their lives.
https://www.inca-trail.com.pe/covid
This month's challenge is to share your favorite local food. We have listeners from all around the world, and we'd love to learn about the cuisine and dishes that you love! Send a photo and / or description of your favorite local dish to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by special guest, travel blogger Adam Ryan from asadamgoes.com to talk about road tripping in Ireland! We discuss how to explore and discover our home countries when international travel is difficult or impossible, as well as practicalities for road tripping in Ireland, tips, advice, and recommendations for planning the best Irish road trip!
Adam's blog, asadamgoes.com:
https://asadamgoes.com/
Connect with Adam on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/asadamgoes/
https://www.facebook.com/asadamgoes
https://twitter.com/asadamgoes
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an announcement about the US Department of the Interior's ten brand-new National Recreation Trails!
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/soi-designates-10-new-recreation-trails-2021.htm
This month's challenge is to share your favorite local food. We have listeners from all around the world, and we'd love to learn about the cuisine and dishes that you love! Send a photo and / or description of your favorite local dish to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss cooking outdoors while on an adventure. Each host shares their favorite campfire recipes as well as tips and practicalities for cooking while on a camping trip. Learn how to make "trail burgers", perfect campfire cobbler, the best camping breakfast burrito, and more!
We also received a wonderful email from a listener sharing her difficult yet inspiring COVID-19 travel and adventure experiences, and discuss "tourist Thailand" and some of the amazing must-see sights in Thailand.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James has discovered the world's most dangerous and remote tea house. Is it worth it?
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/china-mount-hua-huashan-most-dangerous-hike-in-the-world-2018-8
This month's challenge is to share your favorite local food. We have listeners from all around the world, and we'd love to learn about the cuisine and dishes that you love! Send a photo and / or description of your favorite local dish to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we are joined by returning guest Kyle Desrosiers, a Fulbright scholar, adventurer, and world traveler currently living and studying in Tel Aviv, Israel. Kyle joins us to talk about a disastrous trek and camping trip at the Sea of Galilee, spending Easter with some nuns at a French Benedictine abbey, and living in Israel during some of the country's most somber and important remembrance days.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares the big announcement that the ancient Thai capital has been announced as the newest city for the Thailand Michelin Guide!
https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/article/news-and-views/the-michelin-guide-thailand-is-coming-to-ayutthaya
This month's challenge is to practice your nature photography and take a picture of a bird - any bird, any place, any camera! Just get outside and explore. You can send your bird pictures to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com, where you can also find links, pictures, and detailed show notes from this episode!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss the realities of adventuring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of travel and adventure in the post-pandemic world, and how they have tried to recapture their adventure spirits during the pandemic and as it is slowly coming to an end.
How have your adventure plans changed due to the pandemic? Has your style of adventure changed? What do you think travel and adventure will look like in the next year or two as the world enters the new post-pandemic world? We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us an email at hello@attemptadventure.com!
Michael received a recommendation from a listener to check out the infrared photography of Sir Simon Marsden, and it's too cool not to share! Check it out here:
marsdenarchive.com/
In this week's Adventures in the News Segment, James found an article about the world's newest ocean, and the hosts discuss the history of the famed Seven Seas.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/theres-a-new-ocean-now-can-you-name-all-five-southern-ocean
This month's challenge is to practice your nature photography and take a picture of a bird - any bird, any place, any camera! Just get outside and explore. You can send your bird pictures to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss their essential camping gear and the silly, maybe frivolous camping gear and gadgets that they would buy if they had a little more spending money.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article about a Mongolian adventurer who is trekking across the world with her camel - from the steppes of Mongolia all the way to London!
You can follow Baigalmaa Norjmaa's adventure on Instagram @steppestothewest
https://www.montsame.mn/en/read/131396#:~:text='Steppes%20to%20the%20West'%20is,heart%20of%20Mongolia%2C%20to%20Europe.
This month's challenge is to practice your nature photography and take a picture of a bird - any bird, any place, any camera! Just get outside and explore. You can send your bird pictures to us at our email hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge".
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this week's episode, Michael sits down for a conversation with fellow Bangkok expat and podcast host Greg Jorgensen from the Bangkok Podcast to talk about exploring the city by bicycle and to nerd out about the city that they both love.
They discuss some practical tips for exploring Bangkok and its surroundings (or any major city, really) by bicycle, and discuss the importance of having a creative project to help you experience your city in a different way.
You can listen to the Bangkok Podcast here: https://www.bangkokpodcast.com/
You can also find Greg on Instagram and Twitter @BKKGreg.
Greg's Bangkok Doorways project can be found on Instagram @bangkokdoorways. Check it out, it's super cool!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about an incredible adventure as a team of climbers and mountaineers from Nepal tackle the world's most challenging peak in winter!
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55684149
This month's challenge is to practice your wildlife photography and take a picture of a bird! Share your results to us at hello@attemptadventure.com with the subject line "challenge" for the chance to win exclusive Attempt Adventure stickers. Your submissions are due at the end of June.
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In the first in a brand-new series on how to get started in adventuring, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about how to plan your first camping trip, where to go, when to go, what you'll need, and a few pieces of advice for a fun and safe night camping.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article about a Nepalese Sherpa who has set the world record for the most times summitting Mount Everest!
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/record-breaking-sherpa-says-mountain-goddess-warned-him-26th-everest-ascent-2021-05-25/#:~:text=Kami%20Rita%20Sherpa%2C%2051%2C%20scaled,Sherpas%20consider%20the%20peak%20holy.
This month's challenge is to take a picture of your favorite local spot and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker! It's the final week to get your entries in, so get on it, folks!
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about their bucket list adventure - their huge, lifelong dreams which they hope to achieve, and what it will take to make them a reality.
Do you have a huge bucket list adventure? Write in to us! We would love to hear about it.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about how to go to space.
This month's challenge is to take a picture of your favorite local spot and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker! It's the final week to get your entries in, so get on it, folks!
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You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode, we are beyond excited to welcome Robert Massey from Robert Massey Photography and the Travel and Adventure School Photography Podcast to the show! Robert is an outdoor adventurer and professional travel photographer, and he joined us for an amazing conversation about adventure photography, exploring outside, and more!
Check out Robert's personal Instagram account as well as the Instagram account for his podcast! Both are excellent sources of inspiration for your own adventure photography.
Be sure to visit the official website for Robert Massey Photography at https://www.robertmasseyphotography.ca/ where you can learn more about Robert's adventure portraiture business, purchase amazing photographic prints, and listen to the latest episodes of the Travel and Adventure Photography School Podcast!
We've got a new monthly challenge! This month, visit your favorite local spot, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker.
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. Hit us up to suggest an episode topic, or to be a guest on the show if you've had an amazing adventure of your own. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this very special episode of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, Michael sits down for a chat with world traveler, digital nomad, and adventure entrepreneur Kellie Paxian. Kellie is calling from Cape Town to talk about her adventures around the world, building a brand, and going on safari in Kruger National Park. We also get the worldwide scoop on Kellie's next big adventure!
Check out Kellie's websites https://kelliepaxian.com/ and https://www.adventurelust.travel/, and follow her awesome Instagram @kelliepaxian! If you feel inspired and motivated after listening to the interview, we highly recommend Kellie's fantastic content creation course. https://www.adventurelust.travel/create
Also, James reports on his attempt at making Russian food, and Michael has to take the show's second penalty.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, we catch up on the "deep time experiment" and the researchers who spent more than a month voluntarily locked in a French cave.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/25/deep-time-team-ends-40-days-underground-in-french-cave
We've got a new monthly challenge! This month, visit your favorite local spot, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker.
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. Hit us up to suggest an episode topic, or to be a guest on the show if you've had an amazing adventure of your own. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about content creation. It's something that many, if not most, people in the travel and travel-adjacent industry are involved with in one way or another. It's a challenge for us, and learning the ropes really has been an adventure.
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article by CNN ranking the world's best foods, and the hosts continue their conversation about food and travel from last week. James and Michael share their opinion about Hawaiian pizza, debate the proper ranking of corn and corn-based snacks, and touch on various Thai regional dishes.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-best-food-dishes/index.html
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker! It's the final week to get your entries in, so get on it, folks!
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, or on our official website, AttemptAdventure.com!
You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about food and travel. James feels a little bit embarrassed about his new hobby, and Michael visits a new museum and has a 3am crisis related to the Munsters.
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article about a small team of people going through a "deep time" experiment in a French cave for 40 days.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/deep-time-experiment
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You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about how to make the most of an adventure when things go wrong and what you can learn from failure. Each host shares some of their own failed adventures from tiny elevators and weirdly empty towns to forest fires, airport Tupperware wine, and snatched passports.
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article that has been in the news in Thailand recently about some tourists behaving badly. Let this be a cautionary tale of how to behave while on an adventure!
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You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers talk about being a tourist in your own city, the self-imposed and cultural hang-ups of acting like a tourist, and how to find cool things to do even when you think your hometown is a little boring.
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares an article that he found about five families who are spending the pandemic sailing around the world, and the guys aren't sure how they feel about it. Cool experience? Irresponsible travel during COVID-19? Just a bunch of rich people spending their money? What do you think about this? Let us know!
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You can always email us at hello@attemptadventure.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, Michael interviews a very special guest: his younger brother Kyle Desrosiers.
Kyle is a world traveler and adventurer, and is currently living and studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel. Over a bottle of Israeli craft beer, Michael and Kyle share a conversation about cultural adventures, celebrating holidays and festivals in Israel, and adventuring in a safe and responsible way during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael shares an article about the very odd controversy surrounding the actual height of Mount Everest, and the guys discuss whether or not they would ever like to summit the world's tallest mountain.
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In this episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss solo adventures, sharing stories of their own solo travels along with tips and suggestions for staying safe and making the most of an adventure when traveling by yourself.
Don't forget to participate in the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares news about the newest national park in the United States, and the guys discuss their thoughts about West Virginia, John Denver, and state naming conventions.
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In the first episode of the Attempt Adventure podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss their recent decision to become adventurers and what adventure means to them.
Michael and James issue the very first Attempt Adventure monthly challenge: coffee outside. Make a cup of coffee outside, take a photo, and send it to us via email or share it with the hashtag #attemptadventure. At the end of the month, our three favorite entries will get a cool Attempt Adventure sticker!
In this week's Adventures in the News segment, Michael and James talk about a recent heroic rescue of some waterlogged kittens by the Royal Thai Navy.
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