S2E7: Adventuring Far From the Tourist Trail with Scott Gurian from the Far From Home Podcast

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!

Show Notes

Thanks again to our guest for coming on the show!!! You can find Scott and the Far From Home Podcast online:

Website: https://farfromhomepodcast.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farfromhomepodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farfromhomepodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottgurian

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!

Monthly Challenge

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.

Adventures in the News

In this week’s Adventure in the News, Michael shares a story about the US National Park Service’s oldest park ranger retiring at the age of 100! Congratulations to Betty Reid Soskin! You can find her book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Sign-My-Name-Freedom-Pioneering/dp/1401954219

https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/04/01/oldest-u-s-active-park-ranger-retires-at-100

Get in touch

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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!

Scott Gurian reporting from atop the Transfăgărășan Highway in Transylvania, Romania

photo by Drew Gurian

Scott Gurian lost in Siberia in the second season of Far From Home

photo by Donna Salter

Scott and his brother Drew broken down on Tajikistan’s Pamir Highway

photo by Drew Gurian

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