Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and journalist Lauren Sloss talk through the ups and many downs of Recreation.gov, the one-stop shop for getting confused on booking anything at National Parks and other federal public lands. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan close out summer talking about serf wear (yep, that spelling is correct.) Things we talked about in today's podcast: The Guardian's Notre Dame restoration article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/20/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-rebuild-medieval-carpenters-guledon Lauren's NYT article "National Park Booking App Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods": https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/travel/nps-recreation-gov.html Hipcamp https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US CNBC's "Happiest Travel Destinations' https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/28/club-med-top-10-happiest-travel-destinations-in-north-america.html

On this episode of Out Of Office, the boys take a return trip to episode #4, Historic Houses In America, from October 2018. Visiting a good historic home is the closest you can get to walking directly into the brain of a famous person. The boys pick their favorite 6 historic homes in the USA—and what living person's home they would most like to visit. Things we talked about in today's episode: Historic Houses in America Part 2: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-35-historic-houses-in-america-part-2/ https://www.rangerdoug.com https://www.instagram.com/ryannewyork https://www.instagram.com/kiernanpschmitt

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with The New Yorker's Alex Ross about his recent article "A Grand Tour of Germany's Opera Paradise." Ross explains how the German government's investment in the arts allows directors and actors to take more artistic risks—and keeps ticket prices within reach of the average person and tourist. Germany's network of over 80 opera houses means that even small towns can be home to extraordinary theater. Plus, bratwurst! Things we talked about in today's podcast: "A Grand Tour of Germany's Opera Paradise" in The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/20/a-grand-tour-of-germanys-opera-paradise Alex's latest book Wagenerism https://www.amazon.com/Wagnerism-Art-Politics-Shadow-Music/dp/0374285934 Coburger bratwurst http://www.germanfoodguide.com/wurstdetail.cfm?wurst_number=7 The Concorde returns https://www.cnet.com/culture/concorde-revolutionized-air-travel-when-could-supersonic-flights-come-back/ Salem's last witch exonerated https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/last-convicted-salem-witch-is-finally-cleared-180980516/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan chats with Kim MacQuarrie, author of 5 books covering the history, flora, and fauna of the Andes and the Amazon. For a fun drinking game, take a shot every time Ryan mispronounces something in Spanish. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Kim MacQuarrie's books: https://www.amazon.com/Kim-MacQuarrie/e/B001JS7QNQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.latimes.com./world-nation/story/2022-07-27/americans-are-flooding-mexico-city-some-mexicans-want-them-to-go-home

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast we head back to Peru! Ryan is joined by documentarian Chase Whiteside to talk about their recent trip; they chat about what to do in Lima, Arequipa, & Cusco, with a specific focus on their foodie adventures and Incan sites in the Sacred Valley. Also, Ryan LOVES alpaca. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Lima: Museo Jade Riverahttps://www.instagram.com/museojaderivera/?hl=en Museo Larco:https://www.museolarco.org/en/ Central:https://centralrestaurante.com.pe/en/default.html Maido:https://maido.pe/en/ Manduco Ristorante Pizzeria Italiano:https://www.facebook.com/ManducoBarranco Isolina:https://isolina.pe/ Mérito:https://www.meritorestaurante.com/ Convento De San Francisco:https://www.afar.com/places/convento-de-san-francisco-lima Arequipa: Chicha por Gaston Acurio:https://chicha.com.pe/ Museo Santuarios Andinos:https://www.facebook.com/MuseoSantuariosAndinos Zig Zag:https://zigzagrestaurant.com/en/zig-zag-en/ The Train:https://www.belmond.com/trains/south-america/peru/belmond-andean-explorer/ Cusco & The Sacred Valley: Mil:https://milcentro.pe/ Palacio Del Inka Marriott Bar https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cuzlc-palacio-del-inka-a-luxury-collection-hotel-cusco/dining/ Kiernan's 2019 Peru Trilogy: Part 1 (Episode 44): https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-44-peru-part-1/ Part 2 (Episode 45): https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-45-peru-part-2/ Part 3 - Machu Picchu (Episode 53): https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-53-peru-part-3-machu-picchu/ State Parks with Peter Kujawinski (Episode 43):https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/ Man Walks Around The World:https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/this-man-and-his-dog-spent-seven-years-walking-around-the-world/index.html 21 Life-Changing Trips:https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/bucket-list-destinations

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about Glacier National Park, including hiking highlights, red jammers, and classic lodge parkitechture. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Sugo Arte https://m.facebook.com/sugoarteconconservacion/posts/?ref=m.facebook.com&mt_nav=0&__nodl&_rdr Glacier National Park https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm Going-to-the-Sun Road https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/goingtothesunroad.htm Grinnell Glacier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinnell_Glacier History of the Lodges https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/historyculture/lodges-and-chalets.htm Moon Guide (yes I like the old one!) https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Glacier-National-Park-Handbooks/dp/1598807501 Kim MacQuarrie's The Last Days of the Incas https://www.amazon.com/Last-Days-Incas-Kim-MacQuarrie/dp/0743260503 Caves 101 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caves-101/id1438098925?i=1000449238134

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about Rocky Mountain National Park ahead of the busy summer season. From majestic peaks to glassy lakes, RMNP is one of America's premiere parks with hikes and sights accessible to all age ranges and abilities. Plus, Ryan talks about Peru prep. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm The Stanley Hotel https://www.stanleyhotel.com/ Grand Lake Lodge https://www.grandlakelodge.com/ Allenpark Lodge https://allensparklodgebnb.com/ Smokin' Dave's BBQ https://smokindavesbbq.com/ The Donut Haus http://www.donuthaus-estespark.com/ Falcon Guide https://www.amazon.com/Best-Hikes-Rocky-Mountain-National/dp/1493046780/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LNBPCIWSMUAE&keywords=rocky+mountain+easy+day+hike&qid=1654717385&s=books&sprefix=rocky+mountain+easy+day+hi%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-1 "The Motorcycle Diaries" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motorcycle_Diaries_(film) The New Yorker's "Flight Attendants Fight Back" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/05/30/flight-attendants-fighting-back

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast….listen, we're going to level with you: Kiernan was frankly skeptical that the Eastern Shore of Maryland merited its own episode. Sure, Ryan grew up there but…a whole episode? But we'll be damned if Ryan didn't do his hometown proud. From wild horses to historic haunted houses to hip boardwalks and a quirky lifeguarding museum, the Eastern Shore of Maryland is a must-visit summer destination! Plus, learn why Ryan spent (read:misspent) his youth poking squishy crabs. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Ward Museum: https://www.wardmuseum.org/ National Folk Festival - https://nationalfolkfestival.com/ Red Roost Crab House - https://www.theredroost.com/ Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Park - https://www.nps.gov/hatu/index.htm Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge - https://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Assateague Island - https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm Furnace Town Historic Site - http://www.furnacetown.org/ Bill Tracey - http://ochh.net/tracyindex.html

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to Andy Baraghani, food writer, chef extraordinaire, social media star, and author of the new cookbook "The Cook You Want to Be." Andy talks about how travel inspires his recipe development and the best tricks we can all learn from street vendors. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "The Cook You Want to Be" by Andy Baraghani:https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984858566 Andy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andybaraghani Andy on San Miguel de Allende: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/san-miguel-de-allende-mexico-things-to-do.html Rick Steves on 2022 Summer Travel in "T+L":https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/rick-steves-europe-summer-travel-tips NYT's "Living that #VanLife":https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/van-life-millennials-sunday-read.html "Mad Magazine" staff trips:https://www.madmagazine.com/blog/2012/12/13/totally-mad-excerpt-what-were-the-mad-trips

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan talk about why travel this summer is going to be particularly challenging and the best strategies for optimizing your Covid "revenge travel." Things we talked about in today's podcast: Past Episodes: Peru: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-44-peru-part-1/ https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-45-peru-part-2/ https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-53-peru-part-3-machu-picchu/ Trip Planning 101 https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-two-trip-planning/ State Parks with NYT's Peter Kujawinski https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/ Unexploded Bombs as Souvenir https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/04/29/airport-us-tourists-unexploded-souvenir-bomb-to-ben-gurion/?sh=64f6c8a44af2 New Yorker's "Transforming Trees into Skyscrapers" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/25/transforming-trees-into-skyscrapers

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to San Antonio, TX and digs deep into the Alamo, San Antonio's best haunted happenings with Jesse Beere, and the city's best eats with Edmund Tijerina. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Ryan Garcia Wins:https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33711179/ryan-garcia-dominates-emmanuel-tagoe-unanimous-decision-win Episode 108 on Gothic Cathedrals:https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-108-gothic-cathedrals-101/ Texas Ghost Tour:https://texasghosttour.com/ Briscoe Museum of Western Arthttps://www.briscoemuseum.org/ San Antonio Dining With Edmund Tijerina https://edmundtijerina.com/https://www.amazon.com/San-Antonios-Best-Restaurants-beloved/dp/1978146809/ San Antonio Taxidermy Museum:https://www.buckhornmuseum.com/ Paris's best taxidermy at Deyrolles https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/deyrolle-paris-book/amp

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan speaks with writer Evan Rail about how the war in Ukraine puts at risk priceless art and architecture and how Ukrainians are trying to protect and preserve their culture. Things we talked about in today's podcast: New York Times's "Ukraine's Architectural Treasures Face Destruction" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/travel/ukraine-architecture-war.html New York Times's "In Ukraine, Churches with a Distinctive Allure" https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/travel/ukraines-wooden-churches.html Evan Rail on social https://twitter.com/evanrail?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/evanrail/?hl=en Ukrainian Farmer video game https://www.altchar.com/game-news/there-is-a-game-where-farmers-steal-russian-tanks-with-tractors-now-aQe397I50CBV French Culture Property Protection Officer on Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/timleberre Kevin Collins On DC: https://twitter.com/kwcollins/status/1506992056731901959 Austin Graff on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/austinkgraff/?hl=en

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan share their top picks for the best museums, monuments, restaurants, bars, and activities in Washington DC. Plus, you'll get to hear why Kiernan used to always fall asleep in DC thinking about Ryan's history of sordid escapades. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves stands up to Russiahttps://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/rick-steves-cancels-russia-tours-ukraine Newport Cliff Walk collapsehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/16/metro/collapsed-section-newport-cliff-walk-could-remain-closed-well-past-summer-season/ Smithsonian National Postal Museumhttps://postalmuseum.si.edu/ OOO Interview with Director of the National Postal Museumhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smithsonian-national-postal-museum-with-director/id1438098925?i=1000438061317 National Portrait Galleryhttps://www.si.edu/museums/portrait-gallery The Phillips Collectionhttps://www.phillipscollection.org/ The Great Migration series by Jacob Lawrencehttps://lawrencemigration.phillipscollection.org/the-migration-series/panels/3/from-every-southern-town-migrants-left-by-the-hundreds-to-travel-north The National Museum of African American History and Culturehttps://www.si.edu/museums/african-american-museum Department of the Interior Museumhttps://www.doi.gov/interiormuseum FDR Memorialhttps://washington.org/find-dc-listings/franklin-delano-roosevelt-memorial MLK Memorialhttps://www.nps.gov/mlkm/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Jefferson Memorialhttps://www.nps.gov/mlkm/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Theodore Roosevelt Islandhttps://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm Ethiopian foodhttps://dc.eater.com/maps/best-ethiopian-restaurants-dc-map SUNdeVICH Sandwicheshttps://www.sundevich.com/ Zaytinyahttps://www.zaytinya.com/ Teddy and the Bully Barhttps://www.teddyandthebullybar.com/ Lincolnhttps://www.lincolnrestaurant-dc.com/ Busboys and Poetshttps://www.busboysandpoets.com/ The Next Whisky Bar at the Watergate Hotelhttps://www.thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar The Nationals' Racing Presidentshttps://www.mlb.com/nationals/fans/racing-presidents Georgetown's "Exorcist" stairshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcist_steps Ryan's favorite boxer Ryanhttps://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/03/07/inside-the-ring-fight-preview-and-more-with-ryan-garcia-and-oscar-de-la-hoya/ "Greek to Me" by Mary Norrishttps://wwnorton.com/books/Greek-to-Me/

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan chats with Greg Young, one half of the creative team behind the New York City history podcast "The Bowery Boys"—one of Kiernan and Ryan's absolute favorites. Greg talks to us about the new spinoff podcast "The Gilded Gentleman" and where folks can explore the legacy of the Gilded Age around New York City and in Newport, Rhode Island. Things we talked about in today's episode: Bowery Boys Podcast https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/ The Gilded Gentleman Podcast https://thegildedgentleman.com/ The Gilded Age https://www.hbo.com/the-gilded-age 5th Avenue Millionaire's Row https://untappedcities.com/2021/10/18/the-gilded-age-5th-avenue-mansions-of-millionaires-row/?displayall=true The Frick Collection https://www.frick.org/ The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum https://www.cooperhewitt.org/ The Gilded Age Filming Locations https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a38820056/the-gilded-age-hbo-filming-locations-historic-house-museums/ Newport Mansions https://www.newportmansions.org/ The Knick https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GVyD7qQNv6oKWYQEAAAHj "How The Other Half Lives" book https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Other_Half_Lives The Tenement Museum "Hard Times: 1880s" https://www.tenement.org/tour/hardtimes1880s/ The International Tennis Hall of Fame https://www.halloffameopen.com/tournament-history

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with Bloomberg journalist Karoline Kan about 5 huge new national parks opening up in China. Plus, the boys talk about the removal of the racist Theodore Roosevelt statue from in front of the beloved American Museum of Natural History in New York City and how you can still get a heavy dose of TR on your next visit. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Theodore Roosevelt statue removed from American Museum of Natural History https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/arts/design/theodore-roosevelt-statue-natural-history-museum.html Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Statement https://www.trlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TRPL-Announcement-Press-Release-FINAL-1.pdf Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/theodore-roosevelt-memorial/hall Bloomberg's "China is Building the World's Largest National Park System" by Karoline Kan and Allen Wan https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-12-11/inside-china-s-new-massive-national-park-system Bottom of the Ocean https://www.boto.nyc/

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the Travel Editor of the New York Times Amy Virshup returns to talk about this year's "52 Places" list. With Covid still making travel unpredictable, this year's list brings us standout stories of communities that are innovating solutions to overtourism, climate change, and other environmental threats. Things we talked about in today's podcast: NYT's "52 Places for a Changed World" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022.html Amy Virshup's article describing this year's list: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/travel/a-different-kind-of-52.html Rock cairns in the National Parks https://www.nps.gov/articles/rockcairns.htm

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan offers some hard-won tips on how to increase your chances of seeing wildlife when traveling to wild places—and how to mitigate your disappointment if you don't get to spot that elusive bear, moose, or gorilla. Be forewarned: somehow it boils down to taking an interest in poop. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Sample National Park Wildlife List https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/upload/Mammal-Checklist-2016-web.pdf Illinois Woman Charged in Yellowstone https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/211007.htm "The Rescue" Documentary https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-rescue Wilderness Press "Walking" Series https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/?s=walking&post_type=product

On this week's episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan each share 3 travel-related New Year's resolutions in reverse order of ambition. Plus, an analysis of a new Rick Steves's interview about the Great Europeans Outdoors! Things we talked about in today's podcast: "How Rick Steves Got Hooked on Hiking" in Outside Magazine https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/rick-steves-hiking-mont-blanc/ National capitals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_capitals New River Gorge https://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm Jonglez "Secret" guides https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/ "Unsettling Truth about the 'Mostly Harmless' Hiker" in WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/unsettling-truth-mostly-harmless-hiker/ "Pompeii Still Has Buried Secrets" in the New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/11/29/pompeii-still-has-buried-secrets?source=search_google_dsa_paid&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3exm9hMVCb-4PWiMylwJ7nVJjve_WwCEnq5nJ5lRchfjrZOdadO59YwaAn8gEALw_wcB

On this year's Christmas Spectacular episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan make themselves merry exploring Victorian Christmas traditions, why pet dogs get stockings and pet cats don't, and whether fireplaces are integral to Christmas celebrations. Plus, Ryan talks about two Hudson River Valley historic home tours and the boys wrap things up with their annual Ugly Christmas Ornament Exchange. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Glenview Historic Home https://www.hrm.org/glenview/ Armour-Stiner Octagon House https://www.armourstiner.com/ Tomie DePaola's Christmas Tree Book https://www.amazon.com/Tomie-dePaolas-Christmas-Tree-Book/dp/0823442381 Rent's "Christmas Bells" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nVcUkol3Eg Banu Gibson's "I'd Like to Hitch a Ride with Santa Claus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZBpJOd9iY4 Ryan's ornament https://www.etsy.com/listing/1096328209/penis-snowflake-ornament?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=652045&awc=6220_1639615067_263b2ecb8085222918f9e35a0534832c&utm_term=0 Kiernan's ornament https://oldworldchristmas.com/products/santa-with-face-mask-ornament?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5OuNBhCRARIsACgaiqXlQPMrfRgOUO_OWa_F2Mt9MBTX5Zj72WNC3Thdbt4z1mMPxOqyagoaAur9EALw_wcB

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan makes his first return trip to Mexico City in nearly 2 years and shares his top new restaurants, bars, and Covid decontamination chambers. Plus, Titian! Previous CDMX episodes: Numero Unohttps://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-18-ryans-12-favorite-mexico-city-spots/ Numero Doshttps://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-52-mexico-city-part-dos/ Elena Reygadas - Queen of CDMX Dining Scene Her Personal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elena_reygadas Salon Rosetta: https://www.instagram.com/salonrosetta/ Pizzeria Lardo: https://www.instagram.com/pizzeria_lardo/ Brunch at Lardo: https://lardo.mx/ Maximo Bistrot https://www.maximobistrot.com.mx/ Galanga (Galanga Thai House) https://galangathai.mx/ The Prom https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-First-Look-at-THE-PROM-Spanish-Language-Production-in-Mxico-20211109 Em https://www.itsemilia.rest/ Anónimo Don't go to the one in Polanco! https://www.instagram.com/anonimo.rest/ Taverna http://taverna.mx/ New Order: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Order_(film) Titian: Women, Myth, and Power: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/women-myth-power

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan really Catholic it up talking about the art and architecture of Europe's Gothic Cathedrals. The boys talk through what features distinguish Gothic architecture, how the Church taught the catechism to the illiterate, and how many groin vaults Ryan has buttressed. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves in the NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/30/travel/rick-steves-europe-tours.html Gothic Architecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_architecture San-Chapelle in Paris http://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/en/# The Blood Relic in Bruges, Belgium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Holy_Blood The Last Duel https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-last-duel Tomie DePaola https://www.tomie.com/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan gets into the Halloween spirit with a guide to Salem, MA, a town famous for its 1692 witch trials. Today, you can visit lots of attractions tied to this tragic history, as well as majestic old homes, National Park-protected maritime areas, sites tied to Nathaniel Hawthorne, and a statue erected by TV Land commemorating the classic sitcom "Bewitched." In its mixture of dark history and kitschy fun, Salem is a unique must-visit. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Day of the Dead episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/day-of-the-dead-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos/id1438098925?i=1000496703513 Peabody Essex Museum https://www.pem.org/ Salem Heritage Trail https://www.salem.org/blog/heritage-trail/ Salem Maritime National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm Witch History Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/ Witch Dungeon Museum http://www.witchdungeon.com/witchdungeon.html Bewitched Statue https://www.salem.org/listing/bewitched-statue/ Witch House/Corwin House https://www.thewitchhouse.org/ McIntire Historic District and the Ropes Mansion https://www.pem.org/visit/historic-houses/mcintire-historic-district Hamilton Hall https://www.hamiltonhall.org/ Old Burying Point Cemetery https://www.salem.org/listing/charter-street-cemetery/ Salem Witch Trials Memorial https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/witch-trials-memorial/ Proctor's Ledge Memorial https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/proctors-ledge-memorial/ House of the Seven Gables https://7gables.org/ Salem Common https://www.salem.org/listing/salem-common/ Roger Conant Statue https://digitalheritage.noblenet.org/salem/items/show/29 Catland Witch Shop in Bushwick NYC https://www.catlandbooks.com/ The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO https://www.stanleyhotel.com/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys return to discussing one of Ryan's personal heroes: the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. They discuss Olmsted's signature style, how his family cashed in on the family name, and 8 top Olmsted designs outside of the world famous Central Park. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Ryan's interview with a renowned Olmsted biographer https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-101-the-travels-of-frederick-law-olmsted/ Olmsted 200 https://olmsted200.org/ Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/frla/learn/management/index.htm Biltmore in Asheville, NC https://www.biltmore.com/blog/olmsteds-deliberate-approach/ Back Bay Fens in Boston, MA https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/park-overview/back-bay-fens/ US Capitol Grounds in Washington D.C. https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/buildings-grounds/capitol-building/capitol-grounds Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT https://www.myrecordjournal.com/Archive/2015/11/ColumnJWK-rj-111315 Prospect Park in Brooklyn https://www.prospectpark.org/learn-more/park-history-slideshow/ Belle Isle in Detroit, MI https://www.modeldmedia.com/features/belle-isle-olmsted-legacy-041816.aspx Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, NY https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park/ Olmsted NYC Restaurant http://olmstednyc.com/ Rick Steves Interview in the New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/rick-steves-says-hold-on-to-your-travel-dreams

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan brings us back to Quebec City and Montreal in our first ever follow-up travel guide episode. Ryan recommends great new bars and restaurants, along with some old standbys and natural wonders. And don't worry: there's plenty of French names to be massacred. Montreal Episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-69-montreal/ Quebec City Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461 Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec https://www.mnbaq.org/ Lévis Forts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9vis_Forts Montmorency Fallshttps://www.sepaq.com/destinations/parc-chute-montmorency/ Little Burgundy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Burgundy September Cafe https://www.septembersurf.com/ - Vin Mon Lapin Until November - The Infinite: https://phi.ca/en/exhibitions/the-infinite-montreal/ Lachine Canal National Historic Site https://www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/canallachine Sam Knight's "New Yorker" article on the British National Trust and its grappling with a history of slavery and empire https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/08/23/britains-idyllic-country-houses-reveal-a-darker-history

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about his favorite New England neighbor: Portland, Maine! Portland offers gorgeous seaside walks, standout restaurants, and plenty of historical and cultural must-dos. Portland is also heaven for the discerning beer-enthusiast. Plus, National Park conspiracies! Things We Talked About: Quebec City podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461 Smithsonian National Postal Museum interview https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smithsonian-national-postal-museum-with-director/id1438098925?i=1000438061317 Holy Donut https://theholydonut.com/ Duckfat https://www.duckfat.com/ Hugo's https://www.hugosmaine.com/ Eventide https://www.eventideoysterco.com/ Eventide Cookbook https://www.eventideoysterco.com/shop/eventide-cookbook The Honey Paw https://www.thehoneypaw.com/ Izakaya Minato https://www.izakayaminato.com/ Nura https://www.nuraportland.com/ Longfellow Books https://www.longfellowbooks.com/ Allagash Brewing Company https://www.allagash.com/ Bissell Brothers https://bissellbrothers.com/ Oxbow Blending and Bottling https://oxbowbeer.com/ Austin Street Brewery https://www.austinstreetbrewery.com/ Lone Pine Brewing Company https://lonepinebrewery.com/ Goodfire Brewing https://www.goodfirebrewing.com/ Breakwater Lighthouse/Bug Light https://www.visitportland.com/blog/2020/03/11/bug-light-park/ Choragic Monument of Lysicrates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choragic_Monument_of_Lysicrates Portland Freedom Trail https://www.mainehistory.org/PDF/walkingtourmap.pdf Eastern Promenade https://easternpromenade.org/the-eastern-promenade Eastern Promenade Olmsted plan https://www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3377/Eastern-Promenade-Master-Plan Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad https://mainenarrowgauge.org/ West End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_(Portland,_Maine) Peak's Island ferry https://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/peaks-island-schedule/ Peak's Island https://www.cascobaylines.com/islands/peaks-island-maine/ Casco Bay Mail Boat https://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/specialty-cruises/mailboat/ The Missing 411 National Park conspiracy episode https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4794 Milk Street's Sweet Corn Cake https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-sweet-corn-cake

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews journalist Steve Holt on the 100 year history of the Appalachian Trail, from the luminaries that conceived it to the conservationists protecting it today. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Quebec episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qu%C3%A9bec-city/id1438098925?i=1000463905461 An Idea Turns 100: A Photo History of the Appalachian Trail: https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/an-idea-turns-100-a-photo-history-of-the-appalachian-trail/ Steve Holt https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/author/sholt/ Appalachian Mountain Club https://www.outdoors.org/about/ Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org/ Dartmouth's Rauner Library https://www.dartmouth.edu/library/rauner/ The Trouble History of Inclusion in American Outdoor Spaces https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-troubled-history-of-inclusion-in-american-outdoor-spaces/ Ryan's Delaware Water Gap Hike https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/appalachian-nst.htm Kiernan's Bear Mountain Hike https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/appalachian-trail-bear-mountain-to-race-brook-falls

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan share their top picks for travel movies that really get their wanderlust pumping! Though Ryan might be a bit more of a cinephile, Kiernan's had enough hours of plane-viewing to hold his own. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Dump trucks supercut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UluH0QmnwfM&t=1095s Our interview with the creator of Accidentally Wes Anderson https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/exploring-accidentally-wes-anderson-with-creator-wally-koval/ Talented Mr. Ripley https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134119/ "The Grand Tour" episode https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-80-the-grand-tour/ Before Sunrise https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/ Midnight in Paris https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Trip https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740047/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Grand Budapest Hotel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Planes, Trains and Automobiles https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 HBO's The White Lotus https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus "CBS Sunday" Morning Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cbssundaymorning/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews Justin Martin, the author of "Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted" about the legacy of America's most influential and prolific landscape architect. Plus, Olmsted's journeys into nature inspire the boys to recount their favorite state parks in the Last Stop. Part Two: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-106-top-olmsted-picks/ Things we talked about in today's podcast: Justin Martin's website https://justinmartin1.com/ "Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted" https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Place-Frederick-Olmsted-Lawrence/dp/0306821486 "A Fierce Glory: Antietam—The Desperate Battle That Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery" https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Place-Frederick-Olmsted-Lawrence/dp/0306821486 National Parks are Overrun https://nypost.com/2021/06/14/pandemic-fatigued-americans-are-overrunning-national-parks/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys celebrate the show's 100 episode milestone with a major update on the Quest for Rick Steves and a visit from the show's most popular guest. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves on Out of Office video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC4Fj53Wbu8 Conor Knighton interview from Episode 82 https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-82-every-national-park-with-conor-knighton/ In the Jailhouse Now https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-7-in-the-jailhouse-now/ Historic Homes in America https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-4-historic-houses-in-america/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan wraps up the Great Boston Trilogy by diving deep into Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands. Kiernan speaks to Boston Harbor Now's Director of Programming Rebecca Smerling, who shares her encyclopedic knowledge of the must-do's and secret gems of Boston's epic waterfront. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Boston Harbor Islands https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ Boston Harborwalk https://www.bostonharbornow.org/what-we-do/explore/harborwalk/ USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/museum-ship/plan-your-visit/ Boston Sea Wall Murals https://seawalls.org/activation/boston-usa/ Long Wharf Middle Passage Marker https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2020/12/02/in-the-age-of-black-lives-matter-new-england-faces-its-own-role-in-slavery Deer Island tour https://www.mwra.com/02org/html/faqstidi.htm Castle Island Sugar Bowl Walk https://www.mass.gov/doc/castle-island-trail-map/download Spectacle Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/spectacle-island/ Georges Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/georges-island/ Historic Boston Light Lighthouse https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/historyculture/boston-light.htm Blackberries on Lovells Island https://www.bostonharborislands.org/lovells-island/ Little Island https://littleisland.org/ London Highline https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/26/a-new-sky-garden-for-london

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews Wally Koval, the creator of "Accidentally Wes Anderson," the brilliant Instagram account—and now book!—capturing the most interesting and idiosyncratic places on Earth. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Accidentally Wes Anderson: AWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accidentallywesanderson AWA Website & Newsletter: https://accidentallywesanderson.com/ AWA Book: https://accidentallywesanderson.com/book/ "Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted" https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Place-Frederick-Olmsted-Lawrence/dp/0306821486 Rick Steves Monday Night Travel https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan put on their marketing hats and analyze the many ad campaigns that are trying to convince people to travel post-Covid. In other words, the boys dig up campaigns from around the world and snark about how they would have done it better, because of course they would have. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Boston "All Inclusive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7F1VCrt0BY Portugal "Hello World. It's Me, Tomorrow." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgRwvUxmhOM Croatia "Safe Stay in Croatia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ_1pn_JOTU Redmond, Washington "You Stay You Pay" https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattlenews/article/redmond-wash-will-pay-you-to-visit-during-covid-16043806.php Indonesia "Waiting for You in Indonesia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtQb3t_2SPA Utah "Forever Mighty" https://www.visitutah.com/plan-your-trip/forever

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us on a tour of one of his favorite places on earth—Brooklyn! With museums, parks, art festivals, and standout restaurants, who needs Manhattan? Plus, Ryan being Ryan and Brooklyn Being Brooklyn, natural wine is discussed at length. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Bushwick's Murals and Galleries https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/brooklyn-tours/bushwick-brooklyn-walking-tour/ Bushwick Open Studios https://www.instagram.com/officialbushwickopenstudios Our episode on Natural Wine in Brooklyn: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-24-natural-wine-in-brooklyn/ Two new favs: https://www.winonasbk.com/https://www.beaubrooklyn.com/ Two older favs: https://www.legaragebrooklyn.com/ https://www.llamainnnyc.com/ Big Onion Tours https://www.bigonion.com/tours/ Secret Brooklyn Book https://jonglezpublishing.com/product/secret-brooklyn/ Sugaring at Maple Corner Farm http://www.maplecornerfarm.com/ Autobiographical novel about 1970s Bushwick. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/books/review/jacqueline-woodson-another-brooklyn.html

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan takes us back to Massachusetts for the second installment of the Great Boston Trilogy. With the big blockbuster attractions behind us, Kiernan covers his personal favorite parks, museums, and universities. Warning: he does mention Harvard excessively. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Emerald Necklace Conservancy https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/ Franklin Park Zoo Remains https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/abandoned-zoo-ma/ Minuteman National Park https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm Minuteman Poster by Paul Rand https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/minute-man-35737 Arnold Arboretum https://arboretum.harvard.edu/ JFK Presidential Library Coconut https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/coconut-bearing-rescue-message-mo-634852 New England Aquarium https://www.neaq.org/ Museum of Science https://www.mos.org/ "The Alchemist" at MIT https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/alchemist MIT Great Dome http://museum.mit.edu/150/70 MIT Campus Map https://whereis.mit.edu/ Sol LeWitt at MIT https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit MIT Museum https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/ 3 Lies on John Harvard https://blog.dce.harvard.edu/summer/3-lies-harvard Harvard Art Museums https://harvardartmuseums.org/ Rothko at Harvard https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/watching-them-turn-off-the-rothkos Harvard Natural History Museum Glass Flowers https://hmnh.harvard.edu/glass-flowers Northlandz Trainset https://northlandz.com/ New River Gorge National Park https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/travel/national-park-new-river-gorge.html

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to travel journalist and consumer advocate Christoper Elliott on how the pandemic has changed travel and what the next year will look like as vaccinated people start to head out on the road and into the skies again. Elliott writes for USA Today, the Washington Post, and Forbes. Plus, Kiernan sings the praises of used bookstores (don't worry—there's no actual singing.) Things we talked about in today's podcast: Christopher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriselliotts Christopher on the Web: https://chriselliotts.com/ https://www.elliott.org/ "Boston Statues" https://www.amazon.com/Boston-Statues-Katharine-Knowles/dp/0827170157 Grounds for Sculpture https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan welcomes back Amy Virshup, the editor of the New York Times Travel section. Amy and Kiernan dive deep into this year's "52 Places to Love" list and the challenges of travel journalism in the midst of a global pandemic. Things we talked about in today's podcast: NYT's "52 Places to Love" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/travel/places-to-visit-vacation.html Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-gates-of-hell-turkmenistan Slovenia's Church of the Holy Trinity https://www.istria-culture.com/en/the-holy-trinity-church-in-hrastovlje-i13

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan discuss Boston's biggest attractions, from educational walks to lovely parks, stellar museums to historic graveyards. And of course, what's a trip to Boston without taking in a baseball game at Fenway and belting out "Sweet Caroline"? Things we talked about in today's podcast: Freedom Trail https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/ Boston Common https://www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common Public Garden https://www.boston.gov/parks/public-garden Duck Statues https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/make-way-for-ducklings-statue Ether Monument https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/donate/ether-monument/ Granary Burying Ground https://www.bostonpreservation.org/advocacy-project/granary-burying-ground Old State House/Boston Massacre site https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/osh.htm Paul Revere House https://www.paulreverehouse.org/ Old North Church https://www.oldnorth.com/ USS Constitution https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ Bunker Hill Monument https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm National Park Black Heritage Trail https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm Beacon Hill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_Hill,_Boston North End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston Museum of Fine Arts https://www.mfa.org/ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ Symphony Hall https://www.bso.org/brands/symphony-hall/about-us/historyarchives/the-history-of-symphony-hall.aspx Little Boy saying "Wow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZetePo1VhYo Fenway Park https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/tours John Adams https://www.hbo.com/john-adams The Golden Pinecone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_State_House

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan look back on the spectacular year of 2020 and choose their top 3 favorite episodes from the archives. Ryan: Montreal: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-69-montreal/ The Grand Tour: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-80-the-grand-tour/ Socially Distanced Hiking Near NYC: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-78-socially-distanced-hiking-near-nyc/ Kiernan: Choosing a Travel Companion: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-74-choosing-a-travel-companion/ Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-88-chattanooga-lookout-mountain/ Every National Park With Conor Knighton: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-82-every-national-park-with-conor-knighton/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through song, ornament exchanges, and outdoor light displays. Don't forget to hang up your sock! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Dyker Heights https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/dyker-heights-christmas-lights Somerville Lights Tour http://somervilleartscouncil.org/illuminationstour Peanuts at Beaumont Farms in Wallingford, CT https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Wallingford/Wallingford-News/Beaumont-Farm-holiday-light-display.html#gallery-3 Ryan's ornament for Kiernan https://www.etsy.com/listing/703955588/felt-ornament-teddy-roosevelt-theodore?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=teddy+roosevelt+ornament&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 Kiernan's ornament for Ryan https://www.fun.com/santaur-is-coming-to-town-christmas-ornament.html?mpid=223910&gclid=CjwKCAiAoOz-BRBdEiwAyuvA66UsRf8CG2dlb07N0rJ1TO8PDsVxFOfnbvKHFrJ9etInOtWhSoT9IRoCwLoQAvD_BwE Snoop Dogg and Anna Kedrick's "Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sTvdeLQsMM Lou Monte's "Dominick the Donkey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5wXojemRM

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan continue their tour of the South and spotlight Charleston's history, food scene, and standout walks. Plus, a tale of a Ghost Dog named Poogan! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rainbow Row https://charleston.com/charleston-insider/lowcountry-lifestyles/the-captivating-history-of-rainbow-row Fort Sumter https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm Nathaniel Russell House Museum https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/nathaniel-russell-house/ Old Slave Mart Museum https://www.charleston-sc.gov/160/Old-Slave-Mart-Museum Stems & Skins https://stemsandskins.com/ Obstinate Daughter https://theobstinatedaughter.com/ Husk https://thegrocerycharleston.com/ The Grocery https://thegrocerycharleston.com/ The Ordinary https://eattheordinary.com/ Poogan's Porch https://www.poogansporch.com/ Murakami Museum https://lithub.com/a-new-library-built-in-honor-of-haruki-murakami-will-open-in-2021/ Jumbo https://www.tufts.edu/about/jumbo#:~:text=The%20tale%20of%20Tufts'%20official,a%20veritable%20mecca%20on%20campus.

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us back down south for another installment of his 30-part mini-series on the wonders of Tennessee. Ryan deems Chattanooga the "find" of his recent road trip, with highlights including Lookout Mountain, an underground waterfall, a cult-run deli, and plenty of creepy fairy tales. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Chattanooga overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee Chattanooga Choo Choo song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBwmLRNLJ4 Chattanooga Choo Choo movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgmFbar83Vw Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel https://www.choochoo.com/our-story Tennessee Riverwalk https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-chattanoogas-riverwalk/ Harrison Bay State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/harrison-bay Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/may/19/yellow-delitwelve-tribes-back-spotlight-subje/471156/?bcsubid=cf4dcede-731f-4157-822e-1591f60c88ce&pbdialog=reg-wall-login-created-tfp The Funicular Ryan Ignored https://ridetheincline.com/ Ruby Falls https://www.rubyfalls.com/ Rock City https://www.seerockcity.com/ Lover's Leap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lover%27s_Leap Fairyland Caverns https://enchantedamerica.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/fairyland-caverns-rock-city-ga/ Hudson River Museum https://www.hrm.org/ Odeuropa https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/world/europe/europe-historic-smells.html

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to A. Kendra Greene, the author of "The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland's Most Unusual Museums." The book is not only a primer on the huge number of museums on this small island, it is a deep dive into Iceland's culture, history, and national psyche. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland's Most Unusual Museums" by A. Kendra Greene https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Whales-You-Will-Never/dp/0143135465 The Icelandic Phallological Museum https://phallus.is/en/ Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection https://www.steinapetra.is/ The Herring Era Museum http://www.sild.is/en/ NYTimes "Sizing Up the Rural-Urban Travel Divide: Who's Up and Who's Down" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/travel/rural-versus-urban-travel-pandemic.html Red Snappers https://www.beansmeats.com/product/red-snapper-frankfurts/

On this special early-release episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan learns about Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, by talking to Harvard Professor of the Study of Latin America Davíd Carrasco about the history and traditions of the holiday. Kiernan also talks to Texas Monthly writer José Ralat about pan de muerto, the festival's signature bread of the dead. How about Ryan? You know Ryan. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Professor Carrasco's video series for the Harvard Peabody Museum https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/Muertos José Ralat's "Pan de Muerto is a Cross-Cultural Taste of History" https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/tex-mexplainer-pan-de-muerto-is-a-cross-cultural-taste-of-history/ Peabody Museum's Altar https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/node/287 Catrina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Calavera_Catrina Museo Mural Diego Rivera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_Mural_Diego_Rivera Papel Picado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papel_picado Santa Muerte https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte Ay Mujer Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/AyMujer?ref=yr_purchases "Gustavo, The Shy Ghost" by Flavia Drago https://www.amazon.com/Gustavo-Shy-Ghost-Flavia-Drago/dp/1536211141

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan hops in the jalopy and heads to Knoxville, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains. Plus, Kiernan realizes that somehow they've recorded eighty four episodes without ever talking about Ryan's proclivity for doll furniture. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Knoxville Urban Wilderness https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/ SoKno Taco Cantina https://soknota.co/ Market Square in Knoxville https://www.visitknoxville.com/blog/post/10-things-to-know-about-market-square/ The Sunsphere https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunsphere Knoxville Museum of Art's Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door https://knoxart.org/exhibitions/beauford-delaney-and-james-baldwin-through-the-unusual-door/?fbclid=IwAR0-LC-ypve4glLMCt8KO0snbhITplQMdBB0CWj1VxuvwZFmAB0vGYC6Ls4 Knoxville Museum of Art's Thorne Miniatures Rooms https://knoxart.org/exhibitions/thorne-rooms/ Downtown Wine+Spirits https://www.dtwine.com Rainbow Falls, Great Smoky Mountains https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/rainbow-falls-pyv.htm Tuckaleechee Caverns https://tuckaleecheecaverns.com/development-of-caverns/ Avoiding Bear Attacks https://www.news.meredithlmg.com/general/what-not-to-do-in-a-bear-attack-push-your-slower-friends-down-in-attempts/article_531801ea-f4be-5571-be0f-e121786c1caa.html Toxic Cyanobacteria in Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/toxic-cyanobacteria-bloom-in-the-virgin-river-and-the-streams-of-zion-national-park.htm

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan discusses his recent trip to Maine's Downeast region, including Acadia National Park. From lobsters to seascapes to yurts (yes: yurts), Maine earns its nickname of "Vacationland," so don your best Bean boots and give a listen. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Downeast Maine https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/downeast-and-acadia Acadia National Park https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm Beals, Maine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beals,_Maine Great Wass Island Preserve https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/great-wass-island/ Jasper Beach https://coastalcare.org/2011/02/jasper-beach-machiasport-maine-usa/ Bill Coperthwaite Yurt and Dickinsons Reach https://www.yurtinfo.org/the-yurt-foundation Roque Bluffs State Park https://www.stateparks.com/roque_bluffs_state_park_in_maine.html Blue Ridge Parkway https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/ Thai National Park is mailing back trash left behind by tourists https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/09/18/tourist-trash-mail/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan catch-up on their summer adventures, donate to museums in need, and dust off the mics for their new biweekly pandemic-related schedule change. Plus, Kiernan forgets ever recording an episode about how to pack! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Park Predators https://parkpredators.com/ Leslie-Lohman Museum https://www.leslielohman.org/ Edward Gorey House https://edwardgoreyhouse.org/ Edward Gorey in his fur coat https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/style/edward-gorey.html The Gashlycrumb Tinies https://www.brainpickings.org/2011/01/19/edward-gorey-the-gashlycrumb-tinies/ Rick Steves DVD Anthology Set https://shop.pbs.org/WC5782.html?p=1&websource=PBSGOOGLE7&source_code=PBSGOOGLE7&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqH7BRDdARIsACTSAdtTgOzHyGAtdEAsrCuWrPUg77sN1YeroAfySL4DAHMQOREpgKohiFUaAij7EALw_wcB Rick Steves's "For the Love of Europe" https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/travel-news/august-2020/video-of-the-month "Beloved" by Toni Morrison https://www.amazon.com/Beloved-Toni-Morrison/dp/1400033411 "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A4ATV0A/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Belle Meade Plantation https://bellemeadeplantation.com/journey-to-jubilee/ Austin Street Brewery in Portland, ME https://www.austinstreetbrewery.com/florens

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan has a whizbang interview with author and "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Conor Knighton who spent a year visiting every American National Park. His new book "Leave Only Footprints" shares his tales from the trails. Needless to say he is now Kiernan's idol. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "Leave Only Footprints" by Conor Knighton https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600367/leave-only-footprints-by-conor-knighton/ "CBS Sunday Morning" Crater Lake Old Man segment https://www.cbsnews.com/video/on-the-trail-crater-lakes-old-man/ "CBS Sunday Morning" Denali Sled Dogs segment https://www.cbsnews.com/news/on-the-trail-the-dogs-of-denali-national-park/ "CBS Sunday Morning" Biscayne National Park https://www.cbsnews.com/news/on-the-trail-biscayne-national-park/ Conor Knighton sings "America the Beautiful" in every National Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsIvhZL3Y8k Synchronized Fireflies https://www.nps.gov/cong/fireflies.htm Museums in danger of closing https://www.aam-us.org/2020/07/22/united-states-may-lose-one-third-of-all-museums-new-survey-shows/ Encarta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encarta

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk about the decision of Disney World and many other theme parks to open despite the global pandemic. Plus, murders in National Parks! Is everywhere fun trying to kill us?? Things we talked about in today's podcast: Disney Reopeninghttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/ Theme Parks Opening Across the Countryhttps://www.delish.com/food-news/a32872190/amusement-parks-reopening-pandemic/ Hagia Sophia: Museum to Mosquehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53366307 Park Predators podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/park-predators/id1517651197

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk about The Grand Tour, that historic tour through Europe that young men of a certain rank used to embark upon to complete their education. Plus, we design our own modern Grand Tour of the USA! Things we talked about in today's podcast: The Grand Tourhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_Tour BBC "In Our Time" Grand Tour episodehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00548fs The Talented Mr. Ripleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talented_Mr._Ripley_(film)

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan listen to Rick Steves's online commencement address and offer their thoughts on his advice to the graduates of 2020. Plus, the Last Stop is back! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves Commencement Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdlho9wpG20 David Foster Wallace Commencement Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrOL-ydFMI Reichstag reopening http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/440771.stm Franciscan Order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscans Jesuit Order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Jesus "The Great" on Hulu https://www.hulu.com/series/the-great-238db0d4-c476-47ed-9bee-d326fd302f7d New Yorker's "Thirty-Six Thousand Feet Under the Sea" by Ben Taub https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/18/thirty-six-thousand-feet-under-the-sea