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Are you prepared?  How far would you go and what risks would you accept to accomplish your goal? In this episode, we rejoin join Cyril Derreumaux and his quest to solo kayak from California to Hawaii.   Cyril is French born, American world traveler and adventurer. His exploits include backpacking around the world, setting a Guinness record for crossing the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii as part of a four-man rowing team, and then repeating that crossing over open ocean solo in a kayak. Cyril shares with us his experience and philosophy in what it takes to accomplish seemingly impossible goals. Please like, comment and share this episode so that your friends can enjoy Cyril’s stories. Follow Cyril at his website cyrilderreumaux.com Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com An Adventure and Exploration Podcast

Are you prepared?  How far would you go and what risks would you accept to accomplish your goal? In this episode, we are joined by Cyril Derreumaux.  Cyril is French born, American world traveler and adventurer. His exploits include backpacking around the world, setting a Guinness record for crossing the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii as part of a four-man rowing team, and then repeating that crossing over open ocean solo in a kayak. Cyril shares with us his experience and philosophy in what it takes to accomplish seemingly impossible goals. Please like, comment and share this episode so that your friends can enjoy Cyril’s stories. Follow Cyril at his website cyrilderreumaux.com Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com An Adventure and Exploration Podcast

"Best Story of Adventure and Survival in the Jungles of the Amazon." Yossi Ghinsberg is an adventurer.  A wandering soul seeking not the prize of a conquest, but a connection with tribal cultures around the world.  He is a best-selling author, award winning speaker and was featured on the Discovery Channel. After finishing his hitch with the Israeli navy, Yossi traveled to South America in search of his dream of finding the El Dorado and of befriending a lost Amazonian tribe.  He and three others set off into the uncharted jungle in the Madidi region of the Amazon.  The hardships of the jungle caused two of his fellow adventurers to split of and attempt to return to civilization.  They were never seen again.  A rafting accident on the Tuichi River left Yossi alone in this inhospitable place.  Attacked by insects (Yossi had to cut burrowing worms out of his forehead), stalked by jaguar, hungry and alone, Yossi fought to survive.  This epic story of adventure and survival is the basis of his best-selling book Lost in the Jungle and the movie Jungle. This ordeal transformed him.  He learned that “The gift of life is not to be taken for granted.  Nothing is mundane, it is all a miracle.”  A philosophy expressed in his late friend Vesty Pakos’ war cry “Where is it? Where is it?  It is here! It is here!”  Yossi continues today traveling the world in his unique style seeking out tribal cultures-befriending the Bedouin, traveling through the Sahara, and living among the islanders on Carteret Island in Papua New Guinea. Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map:  Stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them.

"Best Story of Adventure and Survival in the Jungles of the Amazon." Yossi Ghinsberg is an adventurer.  A wandering soul seeking not the prize of a conquest, but a connection with tribal cultures around the world.  He is a best-selling author, award winning speaker and was featured on the Discovery Channel. After finishing his hitch with the Israeli navy, Yossi traveled to South America in search of his dream of finding the El Dorado and of befriending a lost Amazonian tribe.  He and three others set off into the uncharted jungle in the Madidi region of the Amazon.  The hardships of the jungle caused two of his fellow adventurers to split of and attempt to return to civilization.  They were never seen again.  A rafting accident on the Tuichi River left Yossi alone in this inhospitable place.  Attacked by insects (Yossi had to cut burrowing worms out of his forehead), stalked by jaguar, hungry and alone, Yossi fought to survive.  This epic story of adventure and survival is the basis of his best-selling book Lost in the Jungle and the movie Jungle. This ordeal transformed him.  He learned that “The gift of life is not to be taken for granted.  Nothing is mundane, it is all a miracle.”  A philosophy expressed in his late friend Vesty Pakos’ war cry “Where is it? Where is it?  It is here! It is here!”  Yossi continues today traveling the world in his unique style seeking out tribal cultures-befriending the Bedouin, traveling through the Sahara, and living among the islanders on Carteret Island in Papua New Guinea. Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map:  Stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them.

Leif Whittaker, son of Jim Whittaker who was the first American to summit Mt. Everest, grew up on a sail boat with his family sailing the Pacific.  Initially not interested in climbing, that all changed at age 15 when he and his older brother hiked 20 miles into the wilderness without their parents and climbed Mt. Olympus. Since then, he has traveled across the globe and climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, including Aconcagua, Mt. Vinson, Denali, and two ascents of Mt. Everest. Leif worked for more than a decade as a Climbing Ranger for the U. S. Forest Service on Mt. Baker protecting it’s wilderness and engaging in emergency rescues. He is also a founding member and top coach for Evoke Endurance where he specializes in coaching mountaineers.    His book, My Old Man and the Mountain, was published by Mountaineers Books in 2016 and won several awards.  One of the best true adventure books of 2016. Follow Leif at his website leifwhittaker.com/ Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map.  Stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them.  

 West Hansen is an ultra marathon canoe racer turned explorer to undertake paddling the Amazon from its source high in the Andes mountains to it's end at the Atlantic ocean.  A journey of almost 4,000 miles across the continent of South America.  West is a great story teller and he does not disappoint in this episode. Follow West's expeditions at WestHansen.com Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map.  Stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them 

West Hansen is an ultra marathon canoe racer turned explorer to undertake paddling the Amazon from its source high in the Andes mountains to it's end at the Atlantic ocean.  A journey of almost 4,000 miles across the continent of South America.  West is a great story teller and he does not disappoint in this episode. Follow West's expeditions at WestHansen.com Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map.  Stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them.

 In this episode of Whiskey and a Map, we are joined by Jennifer Thomson who shares her stories of the wonders of deep ocean exploration.  Waters lite up by a multitude of bioluminescent creatures, giant hammerhead sharks, translucent octopus are among the many experiences Jennifer shares in this episode.  In addition, she shares her advice and inspiration for anyone considering the life of an explorer.   Jennifer Thompson ranks as one of the most inspiring of the next generation of explorers.  She is a Honorary Research Fellow, expedition scientist, scuba diver and illustrator; whom aspires to connect the space and marine sectors using scientific scuba diving and extreme exploration. Jennifer’s passion for scientific diving has taken her from the Bahamas to Thailand, from Mozambique, to the Maldives. However, her greatest scientific adventure to date, was spending 8 months immersed in the OceanX Red Sea Decade Expedition 2022, in conjunction with KAUST, National Geographic, and other institutions.  Jennfer’s academic achievements include a Zoology degree (with first class honours) from the University of Manchester and a MSc in Marine Ecosystems Management from the University of St Andrews.  In addition, she achieved a Divemaster certification for PADI.  Follow Jennifer on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/jennelizabeththomson/ And visit her webpage at  https://jennelizabeththomson.com  Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Stories of Adventure and Exploration

Robert Mads Anderson is a mountaineer and adventurer.  His many world class accomplishments include: first ascents in Antarctica, including the Rolex Ridge which he made the first ascent of solo and has yet to see a 2nd ascent; climbing a new route on the Kangshung Face, Everest; flying across the Arctic in a vintage Russian biplane and many other adventures. Robert is the Author of four books: Nine Lives - Expeditions to Everest, Seven Summits Solo, To Everest via Antarctica and Antonovs over the Arctic: Flying to the North Pole in a Russian biplane. Get Robert's book Nine Lives Here Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com

Steve Elkins is an award winning cinematographer and explorer. He is a fellow of the Explorer's Club and member of the Adventurer's Club. In this episode, Steve recounts the search for the lost and fabled "White City" known to the indigenous people  as the City of the Monkey God.  Reputed to contain much wealth, but also cursed.  It lay hidden somewhere in the jungles of Honduras.   Over hundreds of years, adventurers and explorers have searched and died seeking this legendary city.  It's secrets lost to time and the jungle, until Steve and his team took on the challenge. Follow Steve Elkins via his Facebook page HERE. Books Steve recommends The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story by Preston  Buy HERE Lost Cities, Ancient Tombs: 100 Discoveries that Changed the World  Buy HERE Secrets of the Lost City:  A Scientific Adventure  by Markle   Buy HERE Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com

Matthew Marriott is a British explorer, researcher and geographer. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographic society and a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. His expeditions include walking across the Queensland, Australia tropical rain forest area, documenting the Cassowary and learning about the Djiru Aboriginal people and language.  He traversed a transect of the Sahara from Eastern Morocco to the Algerian border on camel.  Marriott retraced his great great grandfather's Challenger expedition to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Follow Matthew via his Instagram account instagram.com/matthewmarriott/ Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Whiskey and a Map is a podcast featuring stories of Adventure and Exploration as told by those who lived them.  Visit the website AdventureandExplorationPodcast.com

James Dorsey returns with more stories from his lifetime of adventure.  James talks about his trip through China encountering Mongolian shaman and the stone carvings of Genghis Khan.  He then takes us south to the island of Papua New Guinea and his encounter with the infamous tribe known as the mud men.  From there to the witch markets of South American then to encounters with whales. James new book The Lagoon: Encounters with the Whales of San Ignacio is available here. See Michael's photography at MichaelReinhartPhotogrpahy.com Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com Adventure and Exploration Stories