Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
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| What is a Museum Hotel? | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:02:09 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan chats with Sarah Robbins, the COO of 21C Museum Hotels, a unique chain that combines modern art and comfortable accommodations. They talk through what it takes to run both a thriving hospitality business AND a compelling art operation. Plus, Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “North to Alaska” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoqVPcXDtUs 21C Museum Hotel https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/ New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Dems whipping airlines into shape https://www.npr.org/2024/08/01/g-s1-14662/airline-junk-fees-family-seating-dot | |||
| The Hamptons | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:49:11 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their finest yacht-wear and head to that enclave of the rich and famous, The Hamptons. Kiernan talks about what exactly “The Hamptons” refers to, logistics of exploring there as a tourist, and a few cultural treasures hidden out among the seaside mansions. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Hamptons Jitney https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/ Montauk Point Lighthouse https://montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse/ Coopers Beach https://www.discoverlongisland.com/listing/coopers-beach/1047/ Parrish Art Museum Pollock-Krasner House https://artistshomes.org/site/pollock-krasner-house-and-study-center Green River Cemetery https://greenrivercemetery.org/ Museo Cacao Palmero’s Breaththrough Saint https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/europe/palermo-catholic-saint-hindu-pantheon.html Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide” https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175 | |||
| Italian Cuisine Expert Fred Plotkin is BACK! | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:21:33 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan digs in on regional Italian cuisine with one of the show’s most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin. Fred talks us through some of the most popular and most obscure foods of Italy, sharing history and wonderful anecdotes all along the way. Part 2 of 3! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “Italy for Food Lovers” https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-for-food-lovers Fred Plotkin biography https://www.wqxr.org/people/fred-plotkin/ The Atlantic’s “Crying Myself to Sleep on the Biggest Cruise Ship Ever” by Gary Shteyngart CNN’s Grandmother and Son Are on the Move https://www.cnn.com/travel/grandma-joy-ryan-grandson-seven-continents/index.html | |||
| Trip Planning With ChatGPT | 02 Apr 2024 | 01:00:43 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan grades ChatGPT, evaluating its organization of three weekend getaways. Ryan shares tips on how to correctly leverage ChatGPT for travel plans. Introducing a fresh segment, "The Layover," Ryan chats with Tommy Wallach from Hatch Escapes on the launch of their latest immersive adventure, "The Ladder." Things we talk about in this week’s episode: ChatGPT: Hatch Escapes: OOO Episode on Escape Rooms: LAST STOP
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| Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:51:00 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan interviews one of the show’s most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin. Decades ago, Fred published a breakout hit for intrepid eaters: his book “Italy for the Gourmet Traveler.” During COVID, he collaborated with frequent “Out of Office” guest Rick Steves on a new update, which the duo published in 2023 as “Italy for Food Lovers.” Fred’s knowledge proved so encyclopedic, this will be Part 1 of 2! Note: Some SFX are missing from the top of the show, which explains the weird pauses. We’ll talk about it on the next episode. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Willy Wonka Immersive Experience “Italy for Food Lovers” https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-for-food-lovers Fred Plotkin biography https://www.wqxr.org/people/fred-plotkin/ “The Myth of Your Phone’s Airplane Mode” https://qz.com/phone-airplane-mode-myth-1851286214 “Pod Save the World” CPAC Doubles Down on Creepy Autocrats | |||
| Buenos Aires 101 | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:47:08 | |
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan ventures to Buenos Aires and shares his top neighborhood picks, eats too much steak, and embarks on a quest for elderly giraffes. Also, the boys debut a fresh segment called Nonsense Banter. Ryan's BA photos on Insgagram: Other Links: | |||
| James Beard Foundation Awards | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:46:45 | |
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan speaks with Dawn Padmore, Vice President of Awards at the James Beard Foundation, about the newly released list of semi-finalists and how the JBF discovers these exceptional restaurants across the United States. Additionally, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their favorites from the list. The JBF: Semi-Finalists List: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2024-james-beard-awards-semifinalists | |||
| NYT Travel Editor Amy Virshup Talks 52 Places In 2024 | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:46:26 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks to Amy Virshup, the Travel Editor of the New York Times, about the paper’s just released “52 Places to Visit in 2024” list. Plus, the boys launch a new segment called “The Judy Alert” to help Ryan’s mother determine whether her son is in danger. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “52 Places to Go in 2024” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2024.html Quito, Ecuador episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quito-ecuador/id1438098925?i=1000610538652 Ecuador Travel Advisory White House Press Release on Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
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| Stowe, Vermont | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:47:49 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys revisit their 2023 Travel New Year’s Resolutions, set down some new ambitions, respond to some SCATHING listener reviews, and then relax into full New England Winter Mode with a city guide to Stowe, Vermont. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Vermont Covered Bridges Stowe Mountain Resort https://gostowe.com/listing/stowe-mountain-resort/ Trapp Family Lodge https://www.trappfamily.com/about-us.htm Stowe Recreation Path https://www.stowerec.org/parks-facilities/rec-paths/stowe-recreation-path/ Bear Pond Books Idletyme Brewing Company Alchemist Beer “25 Stunning Sites in South America” by The Discoverer Japanese Plane Collision https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/asia/tokyo-haneda-plane-fire.html Alaska Airlines Boeing Loses a Door Plug Midflight https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/alaska-airlines-boeing-passengers.html
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| Christmas Spectacular Six | 24 Dec 2023 | 00:44:43 | |
Grab your nog, it’s the annual OOO Christmas Spectacular where the boys put aside their passports to focus on Santa’s operational efficiencies and Sesame Street Christmas music. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Rankin Bass Musicals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rankin/Bass_Animated_Entertainment Freeze Miser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEbFfoBPfw4 The Largest Nativity Scene in South America https://www.expreso.ec/ocio/cultura/cuenca-reclama-pesebre-grande-latinoamerica-173858.html “Santa Baby” by Ariana Grande https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlR0MkrRklg Cookie Monster’s “12 Days of Christmas” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQCmsuK-Lmw Ugly Sweater Ornament Ugly Possum Ornament
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:49:54 | |
This week on the pod, join Ryan as he explores Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Discover a Millennial Malecon, delve into miniature history museums teeming with pirates, and encounter feral iguanas. Also, stay tuned as Kiernan learns what a chameleon is. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Quito Episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-149-quito-ecuador/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malec%C3%B3n_2000 https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Casa-Juli%C3%A1n.html https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Mikka.html The Last Stop:
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| Shakespeare Travel for the Big Folio 400 | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:43:28 | |
This week on the pod, Kiernan takes us to merry old England to visit sites related to William Shakespeare in honor of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio. Without the Folio, we would likely have lost half—HALF!—of Shakespeare’s plays. Libraries around the world will be hosting special events throughout the year, and there’s never been a better time to head to the theatre! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Ryan’s OTHER podcast Red Pen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-pen-a-grammar-podcast/id1658608663 Folio 400 https://folio400.com/where-are-they/ Panda Diplomacy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/us/politics/panda-zoo-china.html Atlanta Zoo NYer article about Panda Mating https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/02/bears-do-it Folio anniversary write-ups we like https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/books/review/shakespeares-first-folio-turns-400.html https://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2023/november/the-first-folio-at-400 Misc:
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| “Secret Boston” with Kiernan Schmitt | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:49:16 | |
This week Ryan welcomes his favorite author Kiernan Schmitt to talk about Kiernan’s new guidebook “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide.” The book is a part of Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret” series, which specializes in historical oddities and way off-the-beaten-path sites fit for locals and enterprising tourists both! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide” https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175 Secret series: https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/ Our interview with Thomas Jonglez North End Library Venice Miniature https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/diorama-of-venetian-palace The Dutch House https://www.redfin.com/MA/Brookline/20-Netherlands-Rd-02445/home/11461795 Arlington Street Church Tiffany Window https://www.ascboston.org/about/building.html Neon Williams Forest Hills Cemetery “Neighbors” by Christopher Frost https://www.christopherfrost.org/#/neighbors2006/ The Dodecagonal House https://www.bostonpreservation.org/news-item/my-boston-home-dragon-jp Jumbo’s Ashes at Tufts https://now.tufts.edu/2014/09/22/glory-was-jumbo BC Labyrinth https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/memorial-labyrinth.html Dorchester Historic Brick Collection https://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/exhibits Greenway Carousel https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/08/31/greenway-carousel-grand-opening/ Puppet Free Library https://puppetco-op.org/libraries.htm Climate Change and Turbulence Revere Sand Sculpting Festival https://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gg7pYzzTUk Ponyhenge https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/opinion/ponyhenge-elizabeth-graver/
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| Bear Safety | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:53:28 | |
On this week’s episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan teaches Ryan how to protect himself from bears, and not the Fire Island-type. National Parks Bear Safety https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/idkt_bears.htm Bear Spray Critter Gitter Sensor https://crittergittersensor.com/ Futuro House Ark Encounter
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| Ryan's Adventure In Bahía Solano, Colombia | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:50:27 | |
Join Ryan as he recounts his recent adventure in Bahía Solano, Colombia. Encounter tall, handsome motorcycle drivers, majestic whales, Colombian Huck Finns, and baby turtles. Don’t miss Ryan's many exhilarating experiences crossing multiple bridges. Things We Talked About in Today's Episode: Airbnb: Turtles: The Bitch: | |||
| Rick Steves! | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:58:09 | |
In honor of the “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast” 5 year anniversary, Kiernan landed a big interview: travel luminary Rick Steves. Rick has been THE dream guest for the boys since Day 1 and he’s finally here in studio. Kiernan and Rick talk European sightseeing, the ins-and-outs of travel book writing, and why Portugal is better than Orlando, FL. Is it the end of The Quest for Rick Steves or the beginning of The Great Kiernan-Rick Bromance? Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Everything Rick Steves Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12 The Last Stop: Stuff You Should Know: Night of the Grizzlies Banff Grizzly Deaths | |||
| National Park “Field Trip” with WashPo’s Lillian Cunningham | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:03:58 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan talks to Washington Post journalist and podcaster Lillian Cunningham about her fantastic 5-episode National Park podcast “Field Trip.” They talk about environmental disasters, how Native American communities relate to the Parks, and the challenges of making audio stories about highly visual landscapes. Plus, RYAN VISITS BOSTON. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: “Field Trip” https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/field-trip/ “Presidential” https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/podcasts/presidential/ Rich Men North of Richmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro Spoke in Somerville Chez Baldwin https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/chez-baldwin Plum Island https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/ Bob Lobster | |||
| Watching Movies on Airplanes | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan and Ryan discuss their sometimes divergent philosophies of what makes a perfect airplane movie, the best thing to do with your screen if you’re not using it, and why you don’t want to sit in front of Ryan when he’s engaged in a heated round of Tetris. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Fail Foliage Map: Last Stop: https://www.factorytoursusa.com/ Rate and Review Us: Follow us on Instagram: | |||
| Panama | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:43:46 | |
On this week’s episode, Ryan takes us between two oceans to Panama. Pirates, Teddy Roosevelt, and propeller planes: what more could you want in an episode? Things we talk about in this week’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Favorite-Novel-Lawrence-Wright/dp/1416562478 Restaurants:
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| First Trip to New York | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:59:20 | |
On this week’s episode, the boys make recommendations for their favorite city in the world: New York City! NYC has SO MUCH to do it can be overwhelming, so let Kiernan and Ryan recommend their curated must-do list for a first trip to the city—museums, theater, and famous landmarks abound! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: American Museum of Natural History The Met Museum MoMA The Cloisters https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters Statue of Liberty https://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/ Ellis Island https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/ Tenement Museum Grand Central Terminal https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/ New York Public LIbrary (you want to go to the Main Branch) The Morgan Library Empire State Building (see it, don’t go up) 9/11 Memorial Museum Time Square https://www.timessquarenyc.org/ Broadway shows https://www.broadway.com/shows/tickets/ TKTS https://www.tdf.org/discount-ticket-programs/tkts-by-tdf/tkts-live/ “Scoring Broadway Tickets” episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scoring-broadway-tickets/id1438098925?i=1000433455504 Tulcingo de Valle https://www.tulcingorestaurant.com/ Central Park https://www.centralparknyc.org/ The High Line New Rules for Visiting Europe https://www.npr.org/2023/07/27/1190453405/europe-travel-visa-etias-how-to-apply Atomic Bomb Statue on Upper West Side | |||
| Nashville (Return Trip) | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:54:35 | |
This week, join the boys as they take you back to Nashville, Tennessee, reliving their December 2019 episode to the Music City. Original Nashville Episode With All Links: More Tennessee Content: Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain: Knoxville & The Great Smoky Mountains: | |||
| America’s Favorite Tourist Attractions, Based on Millions of Reviews | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:46:55 | |
This week, the boys discuss the viral article on the most popular tourist attractions in the United States from HawaiianIslands.com with Brittany Mendez. Listen to find out why they both may end up in an asylum. Check out the article and maps here: https://hawaiianislands.com/blog/favorite-american-tourist-attraction/ Things We Talked About In Today’s Episode: https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/ https://floridapanhandle.com/shark-attack-data/ The Last Stop:
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| The Case for Travel | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:44:37 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys debate a recent New Yorker article arguing against travel! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: The Case Against Travel https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel Icon of the Seas https://www.insider.com/royal-caribbean-icon-of-the-seas-images-freaks-people-out-2023-7?amp Wes Anderson sites
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| First Trip to Chicago | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
Pop! Squish! Six! Uh-Oh! Cicero! Lipschitz! On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys talk about one of their favorite cities in the US: Chicago! Perched on Lake Michigan, the city offers stellar food, world-class art and natural history, and a number of easy-to-find hidden wonders. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Chicago Architecture Tour Tiffany Dome at Chicago Cultural Center https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html Millennium Park https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html The Bean https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/ Buckingham Fountain https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain Crown Fountain Wrigley Field https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark Field Museum Art Institute of Chicago Thorne Miniatures https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms Robie House https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house Hogsalt Chicago-Style Hot Dogs https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-hot-dogs-chicago Chicago Pizza https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-chicago-pizza-restaurants Roadside America https://www.roadsideamerica.com/
“Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums” by Bob Eckstein https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/museum-guide-bob-eckstein-illustrator.html
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| Denali National Park | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:52:35 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan takes us deep into the wilds of Alaska to visit one of the greats: Denali National Park. He talks us through sled dog training, why “Mount McKinley” happened, and a set of skulls that tell the tale of an epic battle to the death. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Denali National Park https://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm “Denali or Mount McKinley” Denali Sled Dogs https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/meet-the-sled-dogs.htm “South Park” saves Denver restaurant https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/06/us/casa-bonita-restaurant.html A Frequent Flier Hero https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/ | |||
| Detroit 101 | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
On this week’s episode, Ryan and Kiernan head to Motor City to talk Motown, Coney dogs, and Diego Rivera. Ryan also sits down with Melody Baetens, The Detroit News' restaurant critic, to discuss her favorite dining spots and live music venues in town. Get revved up for your first trip to Detroit! Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Melody at The Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/entertainment/dining-bars/ Melody on Twitter: Train from Bogota to Salt Cathedral: https://www.turistren.com.co/en/?page_id=7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Cathedral_of_Zipaquir%C3%A1
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| North America’s 50 Best Bars | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:52:00 | |
On this week’s episode, Ryan sits down with Mark Sansom, Content Director for North America’s 50 Best Bars, to talk about this year’s 50 Best Bars in North America list. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their favorite bars that didn’t make the list. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: North America’s 50 Best Bars: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Main Website: World’s 50 Best Discovery Search Tool: The Last Stop: Ryan: https://www.hudsonriverrail.com/
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| First Trip to London | 23 May 2023 | 00:56:18 | |
On this week’s episode, the boys right a major wrong: in over 150 episodes, they’ve never done an episode on London for first-timers! England’s capital city can be overwhelming—world-class museums on every corner, historically significant architecture left and right, churches and zoos and gardens and parks and theater and libraries! What is a tourist with limited time to do?? This episode tells you. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: River Thames https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-long-and-winding-history-of-the-thames-139049496/ Handy Guide to Neighborhoods of London https://www.huffpost.com/entry/48-london-neighborhoods-a-quick-reference-guide_b_7557148 Planning your public transportation https://tfl.gov.uk/maps_/tfl-go Taxis and “The Knowledge” (NYer article was behind a paywall so here is a NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/10/t-magazine/london-taxi-test-knowledge.html Westminster Abbey https://www.westminster-abbey.org/ Saint Paul’s Houses of Parliament https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/ Tower of London https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/ Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/8725947-changing-the-guard Hampton Court Palace https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.ysui4s Shakespeare’s Globe https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/ West End https://officiallondontheatre.com/london-west-end-guide/ British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/
https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern Tate Britain https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
Victoria and Albert
V&A David story https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-michelangelos-david
Natural History Museum
Churchill War Rooms https://winstonchurchill.org/visit/churchill-war-rooms/
British Library https://www.bl.uk/discovering-our-collections
John Soane Museum
Trafalgar Square https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Square
Piccadilly Circus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccadilly_Circus
Hyde Park https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park
Kew Gardens https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/visit-kew-gardens We love Rick Steves’s London guide for first-timers and, for those who are looking to get way off the beaten path, Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret London.”
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| We Design an Airport | 09 May 2023 | 00:43:30 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the show turns 150! The boys reminisce, compare themselves to Sisyphus, and talk about their deep airport feelings. | |||
| Quito, Ecuador | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:00:30 | |
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," get ready for some high-altitude exploration as Ryan takes us to Quito! Learn about Simon Bolivar's significant other (who was both a lover and a fighter) and discover what qualifies as a tree worm. For more information on the places and experiences discussed in the podcast, check out the following links: Vanishing Postcards podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vanishing-postcards/id1544610020
-Chontacuro (tree worm) dish: https://travelislife.org/chontacuro-eat-live-worms/
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| Glamping with Kevin Ferguson | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:37:15 | |
On this week’s episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan speaks with glamping entrepreneur Kevin Ferguson, cofounder of Starlight Haven, a luxury hospitality company focused on lesser-known natural wonders in the American South. Things we talk about on this week’s episode: Starlight Haven Kevin Ferguson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinferguson2/ Hot Springs National Park | |||
| Congaree National Park | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:52:42 | |
On this week’s episode, Kiernan takes us to one of the least populated (and most atmospheric!) national parks: Congaree in South Carolina. Bald cypress knees and abandoned gin stills await! Plus, Kiernan says something CRITICAL about RICK STEVES. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Rick Steves in “Travel & Leisure” https://www.travelandleisure.com/rick-steves-tips-to-avoid-common-travel-issues-7367914 Congaree National Park https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm Bald Cypress Trees https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Bald-Cypress Harry Hampton https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_R._E._Hampton Friends of Congaree Swamp https://friendsofcongaree.org/location/bluff-trail-guide/ Eisenberg’s LIVES! (As S&P Lunch) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/playful-nostalgia-and-honed-classics-at-sp-lunch
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| Luis Barragán’s Mexico City | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:02:38 | |
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and Ryan explore the colorful world of acclaimed Mexican architect Luis Barragán and his iconic works in Mexico City. Ryan chats with Martin Luque, a CDMX-based architect who actually grew up in Casa Gilardi - the last house designed by Barragán! Also, Kiernan shares his insights on traveling with kids and even shares a harrowing tale of his Dickensian youth. Things we talked about on today’s episode: Martin’s Father talks about Casa Gilardi: Casa Gilardi: Tetetlan & Casa Pedregal: Casa Estudio Luis Barragán: Chapel and Convent of the Capuchinas Sacramentarias The Last Stop:
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| NYT 52 Places to Go in 2023 | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the release of the New York Times’s annual “52 Places to Go” list. Plus, Kiernan ruminates about the importance of family vacations and Ryan triumphantly returns to Brooklyn. Things we talked about on today’s episode: NYT’s “52 Places to Go in 2023” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/travel/52-places-travel-2023.html Mark Twain House vandalism Museum of Modern Renaissance https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/museum-of-modern-renaissance-ma/ | |||
| Louisville, Kentucky | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:02:56 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys luxuriate in Louisville. From exploring hidden walkways to throwing back some bourbon—plus a quick stop to honor The Colonel—Ryan and Kiernan are officially Kentucky converts. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: 21C Museum Hotel The Brown Hotel The Hot Brown Louisville Historic Tours Conrad-Caldwell House Louisville’s Olmsted Parks Cave Hill Cemetery Belle of Louisville Riverboat Louisville Slugger Museum Frazier History Museum Speed Art Museum Proof on Main The Silver Dollar 610 Magnolia Garage Bar Butchertown Grocery Bakery Chik’n & Mi Muth’s Candies Mile Wide Beer Co. | |||
| Oaxaca City 101 | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:42:57 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Ryan takes us on a journey to Oaxaca City, the home of mezcal and loads of Catholic Churches—a great combo! Plus the boys discuss why Panama hats are, weirdly, Ecuadorian. Things we talked about on today’s episode:
The Last Stop: Ryan: Noma is closing at the end of 2024!
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| Christmas Spectacular Five | 25 Dec 2022 | 00:48:48 | |
This week on “Out of Office,” the boys make merry and chat through the top NYC Christmas trees. Plus, Louis Armstrong spies a Christmas creep! Stop Podcasting Yourself: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/stop-podcasting-yourself/ Things we talked about on this week’s episode: Met Creche Controversy: Ugly Ornament 2: | |||
| New Haven | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:10:57 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan takes us on a tour of his home turf: New Haven, Connecticut! It’s all apizza (a-BEETZ!), fake medieval buildings, dinosaurs, and New England charm. Plus, a BRAND NEW RICK STEVES’S SERIES! Things we talked about on today’s episode: Ryan’s new bastard podcast “Red Pen” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-pen-a-grammar-podcast/id1658608663 Rick Steves’s new show https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/art Wooster Square https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/wooster-square Pepe’s https://order.pepespizzeria.com/ Sally’s Modern Da Legna x Nolo Zuppardi’s Bar https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-new-haven Beinecke Library https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beinecke_Rare_Book_%26_Manuscript_Library Gutenberg Bible page turning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKXDGFOoxvc Harkness Tower https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harkness_Tower Taft seat in Woolsey Hall https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/19/nyregion/a-president-s-custom-seat-still-best-in-the-house.html Crypt societies https://archive.curbed.com/2018/6/21/17484316/yale-secret-society-tomb-history-skull-bones Yale University Art Gallery Yale Center for British Art Peabody Museum “The Age of Reptiles” mural https://news.yale.edu/2019/12/02/peabodys-iconic-dinosaur-mural-gets-check-ahead-museum-renovation Atticus Bookstore Book Trader Cafe http://www.booktradercafe.net/
The Coffee Pedaler https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeepedalernewhaven/
“Bones and All” https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/bones-and-all-midwest-setting-explained
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| Obscure Museums of London Part 1 (Return Trip) | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:53:11 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan takes us back to London to explore the wild and wacky world of small and odd museums. Forget the British Museum, we’re going to a museum all about WINDMILLS!! | |||
| Asunción, Paraguay | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Ryan recaps his recent trip to Asunción, Paraguay. He talks museums, restaurants, a scaffolded pink palace, and why Sopa Paraguaya isn't soup. Also, don't miss Ryan wandering a cemetery bothering grave diggers. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Follow The Out Of Office Instagram: Pakuri: Pizzeria Javori: Lido Bar: Paulista Grill: | |||
| Gaudí’s Barcelona (Return Trip) | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:47:39 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” it ain’t Barcelona without Gaudí, and it ain’t a podcast without Ryan and Kiernan. The boys highlight Gaudí’s top architectural treasures—weird, organic-seeming, and magnificent. Visit the orginal episode for more details: | |||
| Richmond, Virginia | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:09:38 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Ryan and Kiernan recap a momentous occasion: their first overnight trip together! (Separate hotels.) They talk museums, graves, historic homes, Presidents, the Civil War (A LOT of Civil War), and restaurant picks. Plus, a standout National Park hidden treasure! The American Civil War Museum Virginia Museum of Fine Arts John Marshall House https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/john-marshall-house/ Hollywood Cemetery https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/ Maggie Walker House https://www.nps.gov/mawa/index.htm Society of Cincinnati https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_the_Cincinnati Virginia State Capitol http://virginiacapitol.gov/index.php/tours/ Statue of George Washington https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_George_Washington_(Houdon) James Madison’s Montpelier Paul Jennings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Jennings_(slave) Eater’s Richmond List https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bars-restaurants-bakeries-richmond-dining-guide Barcode Triple Crossing Brewery Emily Dickinson’s House https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/28/arts/design/emily-dickinson-museum-renovation.html | |||
| Lesser Known National Parks (Return Trip) | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:56:29 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan gets an excuse to listen to himself reminisce about all the best Lesser Known National Parks. The National Park System’s most popular sites– Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion— have become victims of their own success, with long lines and visitor frustration. But Lesser Known Parks are just as packed with treasures and far less packed with people. | |||
| Haunted Places | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:40:56 | |
On this special Halloween episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their top picks for (supposedly) haunted places to visit. With these stories of unlucky Confederate children, folks with a death wish, and voodoo practitioners, you might want to leave the lights on for this one. BOO! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: OOO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ Boston’s Granary Burying Grounds https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/granary-burying-ground Haverstraw Hitchcock House https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2014/10/in-haverstraw-the-house-that-inspired-hitchcock/ Charleston’s Magnolia Cemetery https://www.bulldogtours.com/tours/the-spirits-of-magnolia-cemetery-tour/1 New Orlean’s Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 https://www.frenchquarter.com/st-louis-cemetery-no-1/ New Jersey’s Devil Tree (and slightly warm rock) https://weirdnj.com/stories/devils-tree/ National Park Ghost Stories https://parktrust.org/blog/scary-stories-from-national-parks/ Georgia Guidestones Poe’s graves https://www.eapoe.org/balt/poegrave.htm
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| Bogota, Colombia | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:50:56 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, we head back to Colombia! Ryan talks about his recent trip to Bogota, from a chocolate handwash to finally taking a Funicular. Plus, all the must-see museums. Tune in to discover if Ryan rode a llama. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: https://www.banrepcultural.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Clara_Church_Museum https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/salvo-patria.html https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Colombia/Bogot%C3%A1/Leo.html https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/41-50/criterion.html https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/el-cielo.html https://www.wicomicotourism.org/blog/take-a-look-inside-the-perdue-family-farmhouse | |||
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:00:15 | |
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their hard hats, light their lanterns, and head underground! Ryan and Kiernan are fresh back from Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky—the largest cave system in the world! They have tales to tell about secret subterranean rivers, folksy rangers, and gypsum flowers that take eons to grow. Things we talk about in this week’s episode: Mammoth Cave National Park https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm The Cave Wars https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-kentucky-cave-wars.htm Stephen Bishop https://www.nps.gov/people/stephen-bishop.htm George Morrison https://www.nps.gov/people/george-morrison.htm Floyd Collins https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm Frozen Niagra https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=335A7FB9-AA3A-4D2E-A446-C2F15F29DE5E Historical Tour https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=3CDB5B65-5954-49BB-A2FE-AEA32F56FC03 Gothic Avenue Tour https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/gothic-avenue-tour-in-mammoth-cave-national-park Grand Avenue Tour https://www.alittletour.com/2017/06/01/grand-avenue-tour-mammoth-cave-kentucky/ All Tours https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cave-tours.htm Book Tours here https://recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234640 Cave City Wigwam Village https://historicwigwamvillage.com/
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| Foods of the Islamic World with Anissa Helou (Return Trip) | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:11:39 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” we take another listen to one of Kiernan’s favorite interviews—cookbook author and food writer Anissa Helou! Anissa talks about the diversity of foods in the Islamic world and some of her favorite travel anecdotes. | |||
| Medellín, Colombia (Return Trip To Episode 68) | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:57:22 | |
In preparation for next week's new episode on Bogota, Colombia, Ryan takes us back to episode 68 of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, '' which explored Medellin. Featuring the best museums, cultural sites, parks, cafes, and restaurants, plus the boys grapple with the ethics of narcotourism. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Museo de Antioquia https://www.museodeantioquia.co/ Museo de Arte Moderno 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 Halong El Poblado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Poblado Club Oráculo https://www.facebook.com/ClubOraculo/ New Yorker “The Afterlife of Pablo Escobar” Vida Americana at The Whitney https://whitney.org/exhibitions/vida-americana Curio Spice Company - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ | |||
| Star Wars at Disney | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:12:44 | |
This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Star Wars enthusiast Kiernan puts on his Jedi robes and communes through The Force with Jimmy Mac, host of the Star Wars podcast “Rebel Force Radio.” The two dig into how Disney has endeavored to bring the galaxy far far away to life at Galaxy’s Edge— AKA Star Wars Land—and in the new immersive experience The Galactic Starcruiser. Be forewarned: these two nerd out deep. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Rebel Force Radio https://www.rebelforceradio.com/ Rancho Obi-Wan Galloping Ghost https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com “Behind the Attraction” Star Tours https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2021/07/13/star-tours-explored-disney-behind-the-attraction/amp/ Galaxy’s Edge https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Kowakian Monkey-Lizard https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Kowakian_monkey-lizard Starcruiser https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/overview Nal Hutta https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Nal_Hutta The Twins https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Twins_(Hutts) Financial Times on Airline Food https://www.ft.com/content/018f132b-864d-4c53-8ebf-a5cad8ee4bdb | |||
| Bhutan (Return Trip to Episode #23) | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:54:21 | |
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:
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