Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan shares his newly found love for hiking during quarantine and Kiernan updates us on the latest unexpected twist in his Quest for Rick Steves. Things we talked about in today's podcast: AllTrailshttps://www.alltrails.com/ Harriman State Parkhttps://parks.ny.gov/parks/145 Black Creek Preserve / Ulster Park https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/black-creek-preserve/ Schunemunk Mountain nynjtc.org/park/schunemunk-mountain-3 South Mountain Reservation https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/south-mountain-reservation Rick Steves Wavinghttps://www.edmondsbeacon.com/story/2020/05/04/news/hello-from-eight-oaks/23103.html

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan discuss the frustrations of loving travel but being stuck at home. The boys offer recommendations for books, movies, and games to help you make it through this period of self-isolation. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "The Big Oyster: History on the Half-Shell" by Mark Kurlansky https://www.amazon.com/Big-Oyster-History-Half-Shell/dp/0345476395 "The Great Influenza" by John M. Barry https://www.amazon.com/Great-Influenza-Deadliest-Pandemic-History-ebook/dp/B000OCXFWE Disney True-Life Adventure Series https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/yellowstone-cubs/320qnEGAhtOm https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-vanishing-prairie/7ZRqoMTyqMfY https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/perri/4Y8BFJTYWdon Snowpiercer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpiercer Travel Man https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKuSn_LSQ_U_8o35jjpi0xQ Drawful 2 https://www.jackboxgames.com/drawful-two/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan give a brief news update and discuss how they plan on running a travel podcast at a time when no one can, you know, travel. (Note: this was recorded on Friday, March 13 and news may have changed by the time it is released.) Things we talked about in today's podcast: NYTimes "The Tickets Home Were $5,000. They Paid It." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/travel/coronavirus-travel-ban-paris.html T+L's "These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch" https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours News Update: Dollywood Delays Opening Due to COVID 19 https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Dollywood-delays-season-opening-due-to-COVID-19-concerns-568779471.html - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, we welcome back Hannah Sampson from the Washington Post to talk about how coronavirus is affecting tourism and the travel industry. Plus, Ryan explains why he'll soon be humming "Jolene" 24-7. Things we talked about in today's podcast: NYTimes "Almost Without Precedent": Airlines Hit Hard By Coronavirus https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/business/coronavirus-airline-industry.html Slate "I'm a Luxury Travel Agent. We're Screwed" https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/03/coronavirus-diaries-travel-agent-halt.html Hannah Sampson's Coronavirus Coverage https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/hannah-sampson/ WNYC's "Dolly Parton's America" podcast https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america Joe Dator's TSA cartoon https://twitter.com/JoeDator/status/1231977138779312132/photo/1 - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk about how to choose a companion who will complement—and perhaps even enhance—your travel experiences. Not all friends are cut out to be your dinner date and sleeping mate for days on end; this week's epi will show you how to figure out who deserves a place on your reservations. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Edgar Allen Poe in New York City https://untappedcities.com/2012/08/10/in-search-of-poe/ Pupuseria y Restaurante Salvadoreno in Detroit https://detroit.eater.com/2014/4/29/6234905/pupuseria-y-restaurante-salvadoreno - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan takes us back to London to talk through another 5 of his favorite obscure museums. Plus, Ryan realizes maybe he's been a little too close-minded about all non-Bushwick places. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Episode 31 - Obscure Museums of London Part 1 https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-31-obscure-london-museums-part-1/ Museum of Brands https://www.museumofbrands.com/ Old Operating Theatre http://oldoperatingtheatre.com/ Sherlock Holmes Museum http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/ Museum of the Home https://www.museumofthehome.org.uk/ Canal Museum https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/ Canal and River Trust https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/ Asian Jewels in Flushing, Queens https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Restaurant/Flushing-11354-Asian_Jewels-2v3pz2bf New Yorker's "The Past and The Future of the Earth's Oldest Trees" by Alex Ross https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/01/20/the-past-and-the-future-of-the-earths-oldest-trees - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan discuss their strategies for finding and eating the best street food while traveling. The boys talk through sanitary watchouts, why Google Images is your friend, and how to assemble your very own street food tasting menu. Plus, drama around why Ryan canceled a trip to see Kiernan! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Georgetown "Exorcist" stairs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcist_steps Sol LeWitt's "Bars of Color within Squares (MIT)" https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks with Amy Virshup, the travel editor of the New York Times. They dive deep into the paper's "52 Places to Go in 2020" list and discuss destinations that didn't quite make the cut. Plus, Amy discusses the role of photography in bringing the list to life and why the Times will no longer have a "52 Places Traveler" column. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "52 Places to Travel in 2020" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html "How We Picked the 2020 'Places to Go' List" by Amy Virshup https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/travel/top-destinations-52-places.html The 52 Places Traveler https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-52-places-traveler 21c Museum Hotels https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com Lost Highway Art https://www.instagram.com/losthighwayart/?hl=en http://www.losthighwayart.net/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us through one of his favorite cities in the world: Montreal. He'll give his recommendations for great places to eat, to see world-class art, and to check out go-go boys. Plus, bagels! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/ Old Montreal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Montreal Jacques Cartier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cartier Mount Royal https://www.lemontroyal.qc.ca/en Joe Beef https://www.joebeef.ca/ Au Pied de Cochon https://aupieddecochon.ca/en/ Nora Gray http://noragray.com/ Larrys http://lawrencemtl.com/larrys/ Montreal bagels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal-style_bagel Bagels on Greene http://www.bagelsongreene.com/ Club Social P.S. https://montreal.eater.com/venue/51149/club-social-p-s Cloakroom https://www.cloakroombar.co/ Montreal Gay Village https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Village,_Montreal Dealey Plaza in Dallas https://www.jfk.org/the-assassination/history-of-dealey-plaza/ Johnny Horton "North to Alaska" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_to_Alaska_(song) - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan sings the praises of visiting Québec City in the winter. From tobogganing in the middle of the city to snowshoeing at a close by national park, no amount of snow can cool Kiernan's enthusiasm for our neighbor to the North. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Moon Poll https://yougov.co.uk/topics/science/articles-reports/2019/07/20/half-britons-wouldnt-want-go-moon-even-if-their-sa?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=website_article&utm_campaign=moon Le Chateau Frontenac https://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/ Toboggan chute https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/businesses/outdoor-activities/snow/sliding/toboggan-slide-au-1884/ Fortifications of Quebec https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications Plains of Abraham http://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en/ Funicular between Upper Town and Lower Town https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Quebec_Funicular Saint Roch https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/neighbourhoods/saint-roch/ MacFly Bar Arcade https://www.macflybararcade.com/ La Barberie http://labarberie.com/ Jacques-Cartier National Park https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/jacques-cartier-park Luxury Escapism https://luxuryescapism.com/ Ancient Nubia Now https://www.bostonglobe.com/2019/10/24/arts/ancient-nubia-now-corrects-record-mfas-african-art-collection/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks us through his recent trip to Colombia's second largest city, Medellín. Ryan recommends the best museums, cultural sites, parks, cafes, and restaurants, and the boys grapple with the ethics of narcotourism. Plus, spices! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Museo de Antioquia https://www.museodeantioquia.co/ Museo de Arte Moderno http://elmamm.org/ El Castillo Museo y Jardines http://www.museoelcastillo.org/ Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour + Escalators https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/colombia-medellin-neighborhood/index.html Museum Pablo Escobar https://www.pabloescobargaviria.com/ Inflexión Memorial Park https://www.medellinabrazasuhistoria.com/inflexion-memorial-park/?lang=en Cemetario Jardines Montesacro https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pablo-escobars-grave Café Zeppelin https://www.facebook.com/cafezeppelin/ Naturalia Café Naturalia Café - Home Halong http://halong.com.co/ El Poblado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Poblado Club Oráculo https://www.facebook.com/ClubOraculo/ New Yorker "The Afterlife of Pablo Escobar" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/the-afterlife-of-pablo-escobar Vida Americana at The Whitney https://whitney.org/exhibitions/vida-americana Curio Spice Company https://www.curiospice.com/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan speaks with New York Times travel writer Tariro Mzezewa about how the wildfires ravaging Australia are affecting travel and how airlines and cruise companies are handling the blaze. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan dive deep into the New York Times travel section's "52 Places to Visit in 2020." Things we talked about in today's podcast: WOW Air Cafe https://simpleflying.com/wow-air-washington-cafe/ NYTimes "What You Need to Know About Traveling to Australia During This Fire Season" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/travel/australia-fires-travel-questions.html NYTimes "Donate $10 to Australia, Get a Nude Photo" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/style/kaylen-ward-donations-australia-fires.html Fires Near Me App https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ACT Emergency Services Agency https://esa.act.gov.au/fire-rescue Tasmania Fire Service http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colGMapBushfires NYTimes 52 Places to Go in 2020 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan offers a brief reflection on the meaning of family vacations. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Disney World EPCOT World Showcase https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-worldshowcase.htm - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys each choose their 5 favorite episodes from the archives and tease topics to come in 2020. Check out the show notes to listen to these great past pods. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Ryan's Top Picks 1: Mexico City Episodes https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-18-ryans-12-favorite-mexico-city-spots/ https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-52-mexico-city-part-dos/ 2: Gaudí's Barcelona https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-34-gaudis-barcelona/ 3: Hamilton's New York https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-47-hamiltons-new-york/ 4: Escape Rooms with Tommy Wallach https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-50-escape-rooms-with-tommy-wallach/ 5: Natural Wine in Brooklyn https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-24-natural-wine-in-brooklyn/ Kiernan's Top Picks 1: State Parks with Peter Kujawinski https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/ 2: The Great Peru Trilogy 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/ 3: National Parks of the Pacific Northwest https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-38-national-parks-of-the-pacific-northwest/ 4: Writer Anissa Helou on Foods of the Islamic World https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-29-writer-anissa-helou-on-food-of-the-islamic-world/ 5: Luggage Throwdown https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-19-luggage-throwdown/ 6: Writer Mark Adams on "Tip of the Iceberg" https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-11-writer-mark-adams/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys loosen their ties, put their seatbacks to the full reclined position, and breakout the holiday 'nog. Kiernan and Ryan discuss why ornaments make perfects souvenirs, why Ryan's been through some tough Christmases, and why iconic Christmas movies don't adapt to the stage very well. Then, the annual Ugly Ornament Exchange! Things we talked about in today's podcast: 11 Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-10-11-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/ Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvK1F6bUrzU Bing Crosby's "Winter Wonderland" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLPUjwfb8xI Ryan's gift to Kiernan https://www.preciousmoments.com/just-plane-happy-its-christmas-bisque-porcelain-ornament-boy?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI67qR3uat5gIVDl8NCh27-w8sEAkYAiABEgIQtvD_BwE Kiernan's gift to Ryan https://www.etsy.com/listing/754283527/st-nicolas-cage-christmas-ornaments?gpla=1&gao=1&utm_campaign=shopping_us_LemonsAreBluecom_sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=18008672&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_rfvBRCPARIsANlV66MVOv0WrOfRjaYZ3VX0Tmn-e-QPByA1Mvjrip8vCw-xUD2lM8uVFU8aAkMuEALw_wcB - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys take us through one of their patented destination guides. This time, Kiernan heads to Morocco and discusses the must-sees and maybe-misses in Casablanca, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Volubilis. From epic mosques to ancient universities to Roman ruins, this week's episode will have you booking your tickets to Morocco ASAP. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Morrocan robe Djellaba or Jellaba https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque https://www.mosquee-hassan2.com/en/ Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemaa_el-Fnaa Marrakech: Kutubiyya Mosque https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutubiyya_Mosque Marrakech: Saadian Tombs https://www.morocco.com/attractions/saadian-tombs/ Marrakech: El Badi Palace https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Badi_Palace Marrakech: Bahia Palace https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Palace Marrakech: Le Jardin Secret https://www.lejardinsecretmarrakech.com/en/ Marrakech: Jardin Majorelle https://jardinmajorelle.com/ang/ Marrakech: Riad L'Orangeraie http://www.riadorangeraie.com/ Atlas Mountains: Toubkal National Park https://visitmarrakech.com/discover-marrakech/gardens/toubkal-national-park Toubkal Peaks Trekking Company http://toubkal-peaks.com/ Fes: Chouara Tanneries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chouara_Tannery Fes: University of al-Qarawiyyin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_al-Qarawiyyin Fes: Riad Laaroussa https://riad-laaroussa.com/ Chefchaouen: The Blue City https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/travel/a-stroll-by-the-casbah-in-northern-morocco.html Volubilis: Roman ruins https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836/ Paul Rand Minute Man Poster http://blog.baselinemagazine.com/events/paul-rand-pioneer-by-design/ Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk through a dramatic update on The Quest for Rick Steves, then recommend their favorite bookstores in New York City, Boston, Portland, Denver, CDMX, and London. Plus, Kiernan skips dinner with Ryan! Things we talked about in today's podcast: New York: The Strand https://www.strandbooks.com/ New York: Housing Works https://www.housingworks.org/locations/bookstore-cafe New York: Idlewild https://www.idlewildbooks.com/ New York: Molasses Books https://www.facebook.com/MolassesBooks/ Boston: Porter Square Books https://www.portersquarebooks.com/ Boston: Harvard Book Store http://www.harvard.com/ Boston: Brattle Book Shop http://www.brattlebookshop.com/ Portland: Powell's City of Book https://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books Denver: Tattered Cover https://www.tatteredcover.com/ Mexico City: Cafebrería El Péndulo https://pendulo.com/ London: Gay's the Word https://www.facebook.com/gaystheword/ London: Daunt Books https://dauntbooks.co.uk/ Cannonballing Cross Country https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a30085091/these-guys-just-drove-an-e63-amg-across-america-in-a-record-27-hours-25-minutes/?utm_source=digg&utm_medium=email Hue, Vietnam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hu%E1%BA%BF Food of Hue at Van Da https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05/27/van-das-tour-of-vietnamese-delicacies - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast the boys put on their best boots and head to Music City USA. They cover what to eat, where to visit, and why you should head to Tennessee if you want to check out the Parthenon. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Parthenonhttps://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx Prince's Hot Chicken: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/04/the-family-business-that-put-nashville-hot-chicken-on-the-map The Hermitagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermitage_(Nashville,_Tennessee) Polk Tombhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/james-k-polk-tomb Country Music Hall of Famehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermitage_(Nashville,_Tennessee) Lower Broadway https://www.nashvilledowntown.com/go/broadway Robert's Western Worldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Western_World Grand Old Opryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Ole_Opry#Grand_Ole_Opry_House Ryman Auditoriumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryman_Auditorium Reagan's Childhood Homehttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2019/11/23/ronald-reagan-childhood-home-072935 - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Sarah Firshein, the new travel advice columnist for the New York Times. They discuss how Sarah's column combines intense research and advocacy on behalf of wronged travelers. Sarah then tackles calls for help from Out of Office listeners. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Switzerland and the European Union https://www.americanswiss.org/resources_and_publications/switzerland-and-the-european-union/ "Tripped Up" on New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/15/reader-center/travel-sarah-firshein-tripped-up-columnist.html The Montreal Convention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Convention Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Benefits https://www.chase.com/card-benefits/sapphirereserve/travel Privatizing the Parks https://www.outsideonline.com/2404058/interior-department-privatizing-campgrounds-plan Jason Polan's American Museum of Natural History https://20x200.com/collections/jason-polan - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Valerie Stimac, the author of Lonely Planet's newest guide "Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism." We learn about dark sky certifications, the best places on earth to study the stars, and why everyone has to make time to see the Milky Way. Plus, Ryan goes to Florida. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism" https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/dark-skies-1 International Dark Sky Association https://www.darksky.org/ Valerie & Valise https://www.valisemag.com/ Space Tourism Guide https://spacetourismguide.com/ "The Universe" https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/the-universe-1 The Dali Museum https://thedali.org/ UM Libraries "Cleared to Land: The Records of Pan American Airways, Inc." https://scholar.library.miami.edu/digital/exhibits/show/panamerican/digitization - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys debate the best ways to pack a suitcase, including how to choose and organize the right wardrobe, where your toiletries belong, and why you could put a horse in the overheard storage of an Amtrak if you were strong enough. Plus, Ryan comes out as an "always-check"! Things we talked about in today's podcast: OOO Episode 19: Luggage Throwdown https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-19-luggage-throwdown/ TSA Liquid, Lotion, and Tincture Rules https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule "Parks" by Brian Kelley https://standardsmanual.com/products/parks Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art https://www.thewadsworth.org/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to Time Out Food and Drink Editor Bao Ong about what it takes to make a restaurant great, how he puts together "Best of" lists, and then gets some recommendations for great places in New York City and beyond. Plus, our longest Recalculating yet! Things we talked about in today's podcast: - Bao Ong https://www.timeout.com/profile/UMTtSr53SqyIKETBUC1uNeQ==/ - NYT on why a volcano boosted Iceland tourism https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/world/europe/reykjavik-iceland-tourism.html - Japantowns in the US https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japantown - Tommy Wallach's The Ladder: A Choice-Driven, Fully Replayable Escape Room https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1447182103/the-ladder-the-worlds-first-truly-replayable-escape-room/description - Bao's 100 Best Restaurants in NYC Right Now https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/100-best-new-york-restaurants Restaurant Mention: Via Carota http://www.viacarota.com/ Restaurant Mention: Superiority Burger http://www.superiorityburger.com/ Restaurant Mention: Olmstead http://www.olmstednyc.com/ Restaurant Rec: Maison Yaki http://www.maisonyaki.com/ Restaurant Rec: Crown Shy https://www.crownshy.nyc/ Restaurant Rec: Khe-Yo https://www.kheyo.com/ Restaurant Rec: Pata Paplean https://www.facebook.com/patapapleannyc/ Restaurant Rec: Dallas's Laotian Khao Noodle Shop https://www.dallasnews.com/food/2019/09/17/khao-noodle-shop-is-bon-appetit-s-no-2-best-new-restaurant-in-america/ Restaurant Rec: Saint Paul's In Bloom https://www.inbloomstp.com/ Natural Wines in Spain https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/barcelona/2019/wine-harvest-2019-4/ Restaurant Rec: Boston's Japanese-Peruvian Ruka https://www.rukarestobar.com/ Restaurant Rec: Detroit's Lebanese Ollie's http://www.olliescuisine.com/ "Joker" stairs in the Bronx https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2482891/see-how-crowded-jokers-stairs-are-now-that-theyre-a-tourist-trap Boston Harbor Now https://www.bostonharbornow.org/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk about some of their favorite parks built from old industrial infrastructure. New York's High Line reignited interest in this type of urban rejuvenation, which preserves and celebrates companies, factories, and lives long gone. Plus, more WOW Air! Things we talked about in today's podcast: New York's High Line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line Friends of the High Line https://www.thehighline.org/ Paris's Promenade Plantee http://www.goodmorningparis.fr/walks/la-promenade-plantee-a-green-and-unusual-walk-in-paris/ New York's Domino Park https://www.dominopark.com/ Seattle's Gas Works Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Works_Park#Early_history New Orleans's Crescent Park ttps://www.archdaily.com/897501/crescent-park-eskew-plus-dumez-plus-ripple DC's Meridian Hill Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian_Hill_Park The Indicator's WOW Air episode https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766609057/the-rise-and-fall-of-icelands-wow-air - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Thomas Jonglez, the creator of his favorite travel guide series and an extraordinarily well-traveled gentleman. Thomas talks about breaking into the competitive travel industry, his offbeat approach to researching, and why the key to adventurous travel is asking for help. Plus, Ryan talks about Halloween immersive experiences. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Yale and Peru https://news.yale.edu/2015/06/04/peru-yale-partnership-future-machu-picchu-artifacts Jonglez Publishing https://jonglezpublishing.com Jonglez Secret Guides https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/ Jonglez Soul of Guides https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/soul-of-guides/ Bradt Guides https://www.bradtguides.com/shop.html Footprint Guides https://www.footprinttravelguides.com/ Insight Guides https://www.insightguides.com/destinations I Can't See https://nightmarenyc.com/ Blood Manor https://www.bloodmanor.com/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan talk through the ins and outs of travel visas. Knowing how to navigate overly complex state bureaucracies is an essential skills for an international traveler. Do not fear: Kiernan has a framework to help. Plus, Ryan shares a truly shocking anecdote about his abandoned trip to Brazil. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves was pickpocketed! - https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/pickpocketed-paris/ Rick Steves on outsmarting pickpockets - https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/theft-scams/outsmarting-pickpockets US State Department travel website - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html Allied Passport and Visa - http://alliedpassport.com/ CIBT Visas - https://cibtvisas.com/ VisaCentral - https://visacentral.com/ UN report on air travel emissions - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/climate/air-travel-emissions.html New Yorker's "Who Speaks for Crazy Horse?" - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/09/23/who-speaks-for-crazy-horse - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan finishes out The Great Peru Trilogy by taking us to Machu Picchu, that secluded mountain compound high in the Andes. Kiernan shares practical tips about visiting, the top spots he recommends, and why you should under no circumstances climb the Inca steps. Ryan, meanwhile, demonstrates his deep knowledge of Peruvian fauna. Listen to Peru Part 1: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-44-peru-part-1/ Listen to Peru Part 2: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-45-peru-part-2/ Things we talked about in today's podcast: How Different Countries Write the Date https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/dec/16/why-do-americans-write-the-month-before-the-day WOW Air is BACK! https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/wow-air-iceland-relaunching-after-bankruptcy OOO Interview with Mark Adams https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-11-writer-mark-adams/ UNESCO Machu Picchu overview https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/274/ Tickets for Machu Picchu https://www.ticketmachupicchu.com/prices-of-machu-picchu-tickets/ One-Star Review of Machu Picchu https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/galleries/one-star-tripadvisor-reviews-grumpiest-travellers/meldrew-picchu/ "Into Eternity" documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_Eternity_(film) Israeli peanut snack Bamba https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/02/23/388450621/feeding-babies-foods-with-peanuts-appears-to-prevent-allergies - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan shares more of his favorite Mexico City restaurants, museums, and neighborhoods–including Little Tokyo–plus he'll reveal how to get into a secret, super exclusive club that even Bushwick-dweller Ryan deems "too cool for its own good." Things we talked about in today's podcast: Our first Mexico City episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-18-ryans-12-favorite-mexico-city-spots/ Pizza Felix https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Pizza-Place/Pizza-F%C3%A9lix-456656661458954/ Sud 777 http://sud777.com.mx/ Comedor Jacinta http://comedorjacinta.com/ CDMX's Little Tokyo https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/mexico-city-little-tokyo-neighborhood Le Tachinomi Desu https://edokobayashi.com/index.php/le-tachinomi-desu/ Emelia https://travesiasdigital.com/mexico-travel/emilia-mexico-city Tokyo Music Bar https://edokobayashi.com/index.php/tokyo-music-bar/ Casa Guillermo Tovar de Teresa https://www.mexicoescultura.com/recinto/68297/casa-museo-guillermo-tovar-de-teresa.html Museo Jumex https://www.fundacionjumex.org/en The University Museum of Contemporary Art https://muac.unam.mx/ UNAM Sculpture Garden http://cdmxtravel.com/en/attractions/unam-sculpture-space-espacio-escultorico-de-la-unam.html US Tourism is on the decline, according to Hannah Sampson https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/09/06/more-people-are-traveling-world-than-ever-number-coming-america-is-dropping/ Hyman Bloom at the MFA https://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/hyman-bloom-matters-of-life-and-death Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with James Van Nuys, the sculptor behind a new statue of Barack Obama, which will join 43 of Obama's Presidential predecessors in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota as part of the "City of Presidents." They talk about nearby Mount Rushmore, how Van Nuys got through sculpting some of the least notable Presidents, and the challenges ahead for whoever gets stuck molding #45. Things we talked about in today's podcast: City of Presidents https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/city-presidents-rapid-city Barack Obama Statue by James Van Nuys https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/public-sculptures/barack-obama Richard Nixon Statue https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/public-sculptures/richard-nixon James Buchanan Statue https://www.presidentsusa.net/buchananrapidcity.html FDR Statue https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/public-sculptures/franklin-d-roosevelt William H. Taft Statue https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/public-sculptures/william-howard-taft America documentary https://americadocumentary.com/ Royall House and Slave Quarters https://royallhouse.org/ Belina Sutton https://royallhouse.org/slavery/belinda-sutton-and-her-petitions/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews Escape Room expert Tommy Wallach about how video games shaped escape rooms, why Eastern Europe has the world's best, and why these attractions are really just a blatant Russian conspiracy. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Thrasher's Fries https://thrashersfries.com/ Pepe's Pizzeria https://pepespizzeria.com/ Golden Krust https://www.goldenkrust.com/ Nando's https://www.nandosperiperi.com/ Tommy Wallach https://www.tommywallach.com/ Hatch Escapes https://www.hatchescapes.com/ Palace Games Escape Rooms in San Francisco https://palace-games.com/ International Escape Room List https://topescaperoomsproject.com/ Bushwick Open Studios https://artsinbushwick.org/ "Best One-Star Reviews of the Seven Wonders of the World" by Natalie B. Compton https://washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/best-star-reviews-seven-wonders-world/ As Always: - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/- Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about why he loves visiting caves and why you should too. Plus, we tackle The Great Slovenian Cave Debate. Things we talked about in today's podcast: WOW airlines update https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/25/business/iceland-economy-wow-air.html Wind Cave National Park https://www.nps.gov/wica/index.htm Jewel Cave National Monument https://www.nps.gov/jeca/index.htm Olms https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2010/07/20/the-olm-the-blind-cave-salamander-that-lives-to-100/ Postojna https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postojna_Cave Skocjan https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Škocjan_Caves Waiting for Mona https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/arts/design/mona-lisa-louvre.html

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to Jon Staff, the cofounder of travel start-up Getaway, which strives to get people to disconnect from technology and unwind in the woods. You'll learn why Getaway goes out of its way to place its tiny cabins in places that Jon describes as "no place special." Also, Ryan sings the praises of radioactive tourism. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Museum of American Finance - https://www.moaf.org/ Getaway - https://getaway.house/ Chernobyl tourism - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/chernobyl-tv-tourist-attraction/index.html "Everything and Everywhere" by Marc Martin -https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Everywhere-Fact-Filled-Adventure-Globe-Trotters/dp/1452165149

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan take listeners on a walking tour of New York City sites linked to Alexander Hamilton. (Okay, okay: one is in New Jersey.) There's a massive amount of history and a minimal amount of singing—but, it's Hamilton, so of course there's got to be some singing. Tune in to hear where Peggy is buried, why George Washington dressed like a UPS man, and how Alexander Hamilton died in a bunch of different places. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Stop 1: Dueling Grounds in Weehawken NJ (just a LITTLE outside NYC) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/weehawken-dueling-grounds Stop 2: Alexander Hamilton Custom House in Bowling Green https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton_U.S._Custom_House Stop 3: Fraunces Tavern on Pearl Street https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/ Stop 4: Federal Hall https://www.nps.gov/feha/index.htm Stop 5: Hamilton's Grave https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/fashion/hamilton-fans-grave-broadway.html Stop 6: 57 Maiden Lane https://allthingshamilton.com/index.php/aph-home/72-aph-new-york-city/167-57-maiden-lane Stop 7: 82 Jane Street https://www.6sqft.com/rent-in-the-greenwich-village-building-where-alexander-hamilton-purportedly-spent-his-final-day/ Stop 8: Hamilton Statue in Central Park https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/history/alexander-hamilton-in-nyc-parks Stop 9: Hamilton Grange https://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm Stop 10: Burr's Room https://www.morrisjumel.org/ Stop 11: Richard Rodger's Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers_Theatre Musical Dreams: Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wilhelm_von_Steuben Musical Dreams: Alexander von Humboldt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_von_Humboldt The Hamilton Exhibition in Chicago https://hamiltonexhibition.com Hamilton Tour at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution https://www.amrevmuseum.org/visit/guided-tours

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan interviews Washington Post journalist Hannah Sampson about overtourism—its causes, potential solutions, and ways that you can be a conscientious traveler. Both Leonardo DiCaprio and komodo dragons are discussed. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Follow Hannah Sampson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahbsampson https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/06/17/were-age-overtourist-you-can-avoid-being-one-them/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/06/18/these-are-cities-overtourism-could-threaten-next/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/world/asia/indonesia-komodo-national-park-dragons.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/09/business/medical-tourism-mexico.html

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan again talks about his travels in Peru, a country so packed with wild jungle, Inca walls, and colonial churches that it needs 2 episodes. In this second installment, the boys talk about Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco_School https://www.eater.com/2018/2/21/17033912/mil-virgilio-martinez-cusco-peru-menu-reservations-photos-moray-ruins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ollantaytambo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maras,_Peru https://www.salkantaytrekking.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salcantay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu https://lalucha.com.pe/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks about his travels in Peru, a country so packed with wild jungle, Inca walls, and colonial churches that it needs 2 episodes. In this first installment, the boys cover a brief history of the Inca Empire, the sights and foods of Lima, and the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Plus, Kiernan does a startlingly realistic peccary impression. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/29/travel/state-parks-western-united-states.html https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/american-travel-writer-slammed-videoing-16626721 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Basilica_of_Lima https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_and_Convent_of_San_Francisco,_Lima https://mnaahp.cultura.pe/ https://www.museolarco.org/en/ https://www.foodandwine.com/chefs/nikkei-peruvian-japanese-food https://www.perunature.com/amazon_lodge/tambopata-research-center/ http://www.llamainnnyc.com/ http://www.friorico.com/aboutus.html

This week on Out of Office:A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to New York Times travel journalist Peter Kujawinski about his epic exploration of 53 state parks across the United States. His trip revealed extraordinary scenery, troubling Native American history, and little known presidential facts. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/travel/state-parks-eastern-united-states.html https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ https://www.mass.gov/locations/walden-pond-state-reservation https://www.robertfrostfarm.org/visit-farm https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/ https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/kodachrome-basin/ http://www.ctvisit.com/listings/sleeping-giant-state-park https://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/ https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2971.htm https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/GiantCity.aspx http://mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/wall-doxey http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulkBctY_JM https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/20/arts/cesar-pelli-dead.html

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys debate the merits and drawbacks of staying at traditional B&Bs. They explain how to set conversational parameters, the likelihood of ghost sightings, and why there's no such thing as a dog that licks too much. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/climate-smart-commitment/ https://www.misterbandb.com https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/opinion/machu-picchu-airport.html

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan speaks with NASA's Sandra Tetley, who oversaw the brand spankin' new restoration of Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Visitors will experience Apollo 11's launch, moon landing, and return as if they were there. Tetley talks about the detective work that goes into restoration—and several historic NASA sites that are slated for demolition. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/06/behind-the-scenes-at-nasas-newly-restored-historic-apollo-mission-control/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/space-tourism-with-professor-matthew-weinzierl/id1438098925?i=1000428689021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_quarantine_facility https://slate.com/technology/2019/07/dominican-republic-tourism-deaths-not-unusual-overblown.html http://www.scoutingny.com/demonically-possessed-owls-in-herald-square/

This week on Out of Office, Kiernan speaks with Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks, authors of "Room with a Pew: Sleeping Our Way Through Spain's Ancient Monasteries." You'll learn about secret menageries, the lopped-off limbs of saints, and party-animal nuns. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/24/this-is-nightmare-woman-fell-asleep-mid-flight-woke-up-trapped-dark-plane-alone/?utm_term=.561f4457d458 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GI7816/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 http://www.starksmurcutt.com/ https://www.paradores-spain.com/ http://www.reidsguides.com/t_h/t_h_convents.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/us/alabama-wasp-nest-warning-trnd/index.html

This week on Out of Office, in honor of the 4th of July the boys each compile and compare a list of 5 places that embody the story of America. Plus, Kiernan accidentally curses. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/06/can-democrats-win-back-the-internet-in-the-age-of-trump https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Street_(Toronto) https://diowinebar.com/ https://domestiquewine.com/

This week on Out of Office, Kiernan talks about his recent trip to Mount Rainier National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Olympic National Park, plus why the Pacific Northwest speaks to his Star Wars-obsessed soul. The boys also chat about why you shouldn't be surprised if a mountain goat comes knocking on your bathroom door. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jun/13/frida-kahlos-only-known-voice-recording-may-have-been-found-in-mexico https://www.npr.org/2019/06/16/733225445/notre-dame-holds-first-mass-since-fire-devastated-the-historic-paris-cathedral https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=676&v=1GR_NqXFNdA https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/mountain-goat-relocation-begins-in-olympic-national-park/

This week on Out of Office, Ryan talks to documentarian Chase Whiteside about his film "América" and what it's like to travel the world on the film festival circuit, including screenings in Iraq and Kosovo. Plus, a callback to our beloved Natural Wine episode! Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://americadocumentary.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton_Boulevard https://www.moma.org/calendar/film/5068 https://passportindex.org

This week on Out of Office, the boys talk about the all-American quotes and iconography inside the US passport. Plus, how Kiernan nearly dishonored Saint Francis until Saint Anthony helped a brother out. Listen to Passports 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passports-101/id1438098925?i=1000423757975 Things we talked about in today's podcast: http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/02/nyc-real-estate-living-in-a-turret.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/26/world/asia/mount-everest-deaths.html https://www.passportindex.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_of_Assisi

This week on Out of Office, the boys talk about more American historic houses they love and why Mark Twain had to decamp to Europe when he made a bad investment. Plus, how you can now pay money to sleep in Ryan's childhood bed. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/historic-houses-in-america/id1438098925?i=1000422839996 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-hidden-air-pollution-in-our-homes https://marktwainhouse.org/ https://www.motownmuseum.org/about-the-museum/the-collection/hitsville-u-s-a/ http://www.sewardhouse.org/ http://www.californiacuriosities.com/halloween-house/ https://www.paulreverehouse.org/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/29

This week on Out Of Office, the boys talk about the famous architect Antoni Gaudí and his many iconic buildings in Barcelona. They also discuss why La Sagrada Familia is the perfect antidote to Cathedral Fatigue. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://sagradafamilia.org/en/home https://parkguell.barcelona/en/home-en http://www.lapedrera.com/en https://www.casabatllo.es/en/ https://casavicens.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_de_Arte_Popular https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alebrije https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/greathomesanddestinations/gaudi-home-to-become-a-museum.html https://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/frida-kahlo-and-arte-popular

This week on Out Of Office, the boys talk about the ups and downs of hitting the road in a foreign country, including unfamiliar traffic laws, unexpected tolls, and the importance of a trusty co-pilot. Plus, a tribute to astronaut Michael Collins—a guy who didn't walk on the moon. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11_(2019_film)

This week on Out Of Office, Kiernan talks to Elliot Gruber, the director of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. The boys nerd out about philately (that's no adverb) and taxidermied mail dogs (okay just the one.) Plus, Peru's best restaurant. Things we talked about in today's podcast: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/ https://postalmuseumblog.si.edu/2012/11/delivering-the-hope-diamond.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owney_(dog) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Crow https://milcentro.pe/

This week on Out Of Office, resident Anglophile Kiernan reveals 6 of his favorite off-the-beaten-path museums to visit in London. You'll learn about England's Roman past, quirky craftsmen guilds, and far more than you'd expect about windmills. Things we talked about in today's podcast: London's Roman Amphitheatrehttps://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/amphitheatre Sir John Soane's Museumhttps://www.soane.org Clockmakers' Museumhttp://www.clockmakers.org Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeologyhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/petrie-museum Wimbledon Windmill Museumhttps://www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomyhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/grant-museum-zoology https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2019/world-between-empires-art-and-identity-ancient-middle-east

This week on Out Of Office, the boys reflect on the history, recent fire, and future of Notre Dame. Not surprisingly, Ryan theorizes that he might have been able to prevent the blaze were he in town, and Kiernan geeks out on saint stories. Plus, we learn about the Spanish-speaking world's answer to the Tooth Fairy. Subscribe to Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925?mt=2 Things we talked about in today's episode: https://www.fastcompany.com/90333740/reclining-seats-can-make-flying-miserable-so-one-airline-is-getting-rid-of-them https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/17/world/europe/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-spread.html https://www.businessinsider.com/notre-dame-cathedral-assassins-creed-2019-4?utm_content=buffer59542&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti&fbclid=IwAR3niqLZqQphay-l47fxlZwbhAMTH9UlqDiB4B-iGeawI5X1fOVXFnvDmdY https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/04/laser-scans-could-help-rebuild-notre-dame-cathedral/587230/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/04/19/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-bees-alive-beekeeper-says/3518151002/ https://ny.spacastleusa.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratoncito_P%C3%A9rez

This week on Out Of Office, Kiernan talks to writer Anissa Helou about her book "Feast: Food of the Islamic World." "Feast" is uniquely compelling for the culturally curious: it's a travelogue, cookbook, and memoir in one volume. Anissa talks about her research across Muslim-majority countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—plus the best place to get falafel in London. Things we talked about in today's episode: http://www.anissas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anissahelou/?hl=en https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062363039/feast/ https://www.alwaharestaurant.com/ http://www.alinelebanesekitchen.com/