Preparing For Adventure (Sri Lanka Adventure Special Episode 2)
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!
Follow Us!
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.
Preparing For Adventure (Sri Lanka Adventure Special Episode 2)
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!
Follow Us!
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.
We Know Who to Blame if Things Go Wrong (Sri Lanka Adventure Special Episode 1)
In Episode 1 of the Attempt Adventure Sri Lanka Special, Michael Desrosiers, his younger brother Kyle, and their mother Kim 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.
The New Year and Adventures Ahead!
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventureIn 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 [email protected]! Happy New Year to all! Until next time, keep adventuring!
The New Year and Adventures Ahead!
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventureIn 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 [email protected]! Happy New Year to all! Until next time, keep adventuring!
Christmas Around the World!
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventureIn 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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Christmas Around the World!
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventureIn 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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Istanbul and International Stopovers
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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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Istanbul and International Stopovers
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure
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.
Visit attemptadventure.com for show notes and more!
Climbing Everest and Seeking Adventure with Lucy Westlake
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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
Visit attemptadventure.com for show notes and more.
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Climbing Everest and Seeking Adventure with Lucy Westlake
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure
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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Mike Keen’s Greenland Expedition
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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.
Head on over to attemptadventure.com for show notes for the episode and more!
Follow Mike and his updates on his website and social media:
https://www.mikekeen.co/
Mike Keen (@mikekeencooks) • Instagram photos and videos
Mike Keen - YouTube
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Mike Keen’s Greenland Expedition
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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.
Head on over to attemptadventure.com for show notes for the episode and more!
Follow Mike and his updates on his website and social media:
https://www.mikekeen.co/
Mike Keen (@mikekeencooks) • Instagram photos and videos
Mike Keen - YouTube
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Travel Gear, Gadgets, Tips, and Tricks
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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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Adventures in Estes Park and Big Bend
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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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Fitting Adventure into a Busy Life
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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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Chef, Kayaker, and Adventurer Mike Keen: A Greenland Expedition and Sustainable Adventure
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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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A Spring Microadventure and Being Home
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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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Season 3 Trailer - Attempt Adventure Podcast
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!
Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead (S2 Finale)
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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