Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

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...

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...

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 Ste...

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:...

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/episo...

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 fo...

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 http...

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  http...

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...

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 m...

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.washingtonpos...

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_Sc...

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 w...

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...

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 htt...

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...

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-w...

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/ http...

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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://casa...

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...

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://e...