Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan recounts his travels in the secluded mountain kingdom of Bhutan, which just last week reopened its borders to tourists after 2.5 years of COVID restrictions. Extraordinary scenery, Gross National Happiness, and penis deities abound! Things We Talked About: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gho https://en...

On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan transports us to a magical land filled with ketchup rivers and museums of miniatures. No, not Narnia. Pittsburgh! He's also joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Senior Food Writer and Dining Critic Hal B. Klein to hear how the food scene is more than perogies. Hal B. Klein: https://twitter.com/halbklein https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food...

On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys take a return trip to Episode #9 to discuss one of Kiernan's top travel destinations: Iceland! Easily accessible from both Europe and the US, Iceland is a country like no other—wind, sand, snow, volcanoes, glaciers, and maybe the hardest-to-pronounce words on Earth! The Museums Of Iceland: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-87-...

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 Gu...

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: His...

 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 hou...

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_scn...

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 Rivera https://www...

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...

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://ww...

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...

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 Barag...

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/...

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 Episo...

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...

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 Russia https://www.traveland...

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....

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 t...

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 pod...

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 Natio...

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...

 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...

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 Uno https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-18-ryans-12-favorite-mexico-city-spots/ Numero Dos https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-52-mexico-city-par...

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 ht...

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...