Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure 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 Brian Author Brian Livingston | The Habits Of Squirrels Out July 12, 2022 (brianlivingstonbooks.com) Instagram Brian Livingston (@brianlivingstonbooks) •...

Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure  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...

Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure  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...

Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure 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...

Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure  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...

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...

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. Visit our...

Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure 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...

Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure 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. 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 [email protected] with listener mail. We would love to hear...

Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...