Explore every episode of the podcast Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
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| First Trip to Milwaukee | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:41:45 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and the fam head to Cream City! Yep, that's its real nickname: Milwaukee! They uncover delicious eats, beautiful art, and, most importantly, more Catholicism than you'd expect from this Midwestern enclave. Things We Talked About: Pabst Mansion Bavarian Bierhaus https://www.thebavarianbierhaus.com/ Sprecher Beer & Soda tour Basilica of St Josephat Joan of Arc Chapel https://www.marquette.edu/st-joan-of-arc-chapel/ Frozen Custard https://www.milwaukeemag.com/frozen-custard-forever/ Mitchell Park Domes https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/MitchellParkDomes Frank Lloyd Wright Houses on Burnham Block https://franklloydwrighttrail.org/sites/frank-lloyd-wrights-burnham-block Milwaukee Museum of Art https://mam.org/visit/burke-brise-soleil/ Theodore Roosevelt shooting site https://www.trlibrary.com/tr/tr-shot Ryan's Mexico City recs | |||
| Walking on Graves: World Cemeteries with Mariana Enriquez | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:53:41 | |
On this special Halloween episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan sits down with iconic Latin American horror writer Mariana Enriquez to discuss her travel book, Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys, and her decades-long fascination with cemeteries, from the spooky to the historical. Books by Mariana: Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys Things We Lost in the Fire: Four Graphic Stories Our Share of Night https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538697/our-share-of-night-by-mariana-enriquez/ Past Halloween Episodes: Salem, MA and the Witch Trials https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salem-ma-and-the-witch-trials/id1438098925?i=1000539992422 Haunted Places https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haunted-places/id1438098925?i=1000584472529 The Last Stop: Ryan: Rick Steves Casually Reviews Dangerous Fantasy Locations https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/rick-steves-casually-reviews-dangerous-fantasy-locations Kiernan: C Is for Chupacabra https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948066831?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title | |||
| Your First Trip To São Paulo | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:54:22 | |
Ryan takes us on his first trip to São Paulo, Brazil sharing the restaurants, coffee shops, and museums, that make the city. From mortadella sandwiches at the Mercado Municipal and dinner at A Casa do Porco to MASP, the Pinacoteca, and the historic Centro, he breaks down the places worth building a first visit around. Along the way, he dives into São Paulo's food culture, modern art, history, and sprawling urban energy. Coffee
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| Chicago with Children | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:45:33 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and his family head to Chicago to explore playgrounds, kid-friendly museums, hot dogs, and Presidential Centers (okay, just one Presidential Center.) Plus, Pope Leo is a looker! Things We Talked About: First Trip to Chicago Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/first-trip-to-chicago/id1438098925?i=1000662387126 Devil Dawgs Williams Inn https://www.williamsinnpizza.com/ Giordano's Firecakes Donuts Doughnut Vault https://www.doughnutvault.com/ Maggie Daley Park https://www.maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/play-garden Lincoln Park Zoo Field Museum https://www.fieldmuseum.org/blog/sue-t-rex Mold-a-Rama Griffin Museum of Science and Industry The U-Boat https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/u-505-submarine Swiss Jollyball https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/swiss-jolly-ball 606 Trail https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/606 Bird Eyes Art on The 606 https://www.wpr.org/shows/to-the-best-of-our-knowledge/100-bird-eyes-are-watching-you Obama Presidential Center Pope Leo's Birthday Statue https://www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/09/08/tallest-statue-pope-leo-peru/ Lucas Museum of Narrative Art | |||
| Your First Trip To Rio de Janeiro | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:07:20 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan heads to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! He takes in the city's beaches, mountains, museums, historic sites, restaurants, natural wine bars, and more, with everything you need to know for your first trip to Rio. Things We Talked About: History BookBrazil: A Biography Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) Christ the Redeemer + Corcovado Train Cais do Valongo Real Gabinete Português de Leitura Paço Imperial Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro MAM Rio Museu da República — Palácio do Catete Museu Nacional Talho Café Casa do Chef Jota Artigiano Quinta da Henriqueta Haru Sushi Bar Mocellin Steak OCYÁ Ilha (Taking a Boat!) Virtuoso Vinho Casa Tão Longe, Tão Perto (Botafogo) Belisco Bar de Vinhos (Botafogo) Babbo Osteria ÊTTA Bar Coffee Five LAB Café Ryan: Dolly Parton + Great Smoky Mountains Kiernan: Rick Steves Purchases Edmonds Theater | |||
| London, with Mom! | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:44:52 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan heads back to London for the first time post-COVID—with his mother! The two revisit old standbys, new attractions, and musicals, musicals, musicals! Things We Talked About: Harbor Country in Michigan Benjamin Pollock's Toy Shop https://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/ Oliver Six https://sixthemusical.com/london/ Operation Mincemeat https://operationmincemeat.com/ Churchill War Rooms https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms V&A East Storehouse https://www.vam.ac.uk/east/storehouse/visit#things-to-see-and-do LIDAR podcast Big Bend Construction https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/big-bend-border-wall-texas-construction.html | |||
| New York State's Odyssey | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:42:13 | |
This week on the pod, the boys talk about New York State's Odyssey, from Troy to Ithaca in about two hours. Also, Ryan interviews historian Daniel Koch about why so many upstate towns have classical names. Things Talked About on the pod: Classical Place-Names and the American Frontier https://antigonejournal.com/2021/10/classical-place-names-america/ "Coming Into the Country" by John McPhee https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374522871?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Greek cities of the South https://www.weirdsouth.com/post/greek-cities-of-the-south Mr. Peanut Novel https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307454908?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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| Traveling The Odyssey | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:52:33 | |
This week on the pod, the boys talk The Odyssey, and Ryan speaks with Laura Coffey about her Homeric travels chronicled in her book, Enchanted Islands: Travels Through Myth & Magic, Love & Loss. Things We Talked About: Enchanted Islands: Travels Through Myth & Magic, Love & Loss MAP - The Odyssey: A Mythical Journey through The Real World Laura Coffey on Instagram:
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| Parkitecture | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:36:18 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan takes us through the history and artistry of Parkitecture—the architectural design of America's National Parks! Plus, Ryan researches the ideal number of days to go on vacation. Things We Talked About in This Episode: Colombia's Literary World Cup shirt https://sports.yahoo.com/article/magical-realism-colombia-unveil-world-155300778.html Insight Guides https://www.insightguides.com/ Parkitecture https://www.nps.gov/subjects/architecture/parkitecture.htm President Truman tickling those rustic ivories https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/photograph-records/63-1333 "Park and Recreation Structures" https://archive.org/details/parkrecreationst00good/page/n237/mode/2up Ideal Vacation Length https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-012-9345-3 Conor Knighton is a Patriot https://www.instagram.com/conorknighton/reel/DaYM4m6OtQQ/?hl=en | |||
| Traveling The USA For The World Cup With NPR's Ava Berger | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:49:44 | |
This week on the pod, the boys talk about their favorite subject: sports. The World Cup is captivating everyone, and the many visitors to the USA are soaking up all the Americana. Ryan chats with NPR's Ava Berger about what's captivating them. Things We Talked About in This Episode: | |||
| The Foods of Lebanon with Anissa Helou | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:48:02 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan chats with one of our all-time favorite guests—food writer and researcher Anissa Helou. She's just published "Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland" and spills the secrets of tabbouleh, falafel, skewered meat, hummus, labneh, and many other Lebanese specialities. Things We Talk About in This Episode: Anissa's last interview with us https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925 "Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland" Pope Leo at the Sagrada Familia https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/europe/pope-leo-sagrada-familia-barcelona-visit.html | |||
| Return Trip: Rocky Mountain National Park | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:49:41 | |
This week we take a return trip to episode 122 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. Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm The Stanley Hotel Grand Lake Lodge https://www.grandlakelodge.com/ Allenpark Lodge https://allensparklodgebnb.com/ Smokin' Dave's BBQ The Donut Haus http://www.donuthaus-estespark.com/ Falcon Guide "The Motorcycle Diaries" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motorcycle_Diaries_(film) The New Yorker's "Flight Attendants Fight Back" https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/05/30/flight-attendants-fighting-back | |||
| Standout Beaches | 19 May 2026 | 00:55:13 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," 2 of the palest podcast hosts in the business spotlight 6 amazing beaches across the US, Mexico, South America, and Southeast Asia. Things We Talk About on Today's Episode: Ocean City, Maryland Northern Shore MA Beaches – Crane Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, Plum Island, Coffins Beach Barú, Colombia An Bang Beach, Vietnam Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Brighton, England Pope Leo's Peru Harvard's ties to slavery | |||
| Bronx Zoo | 05 May 2026 | 00:45:34 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan covers the history and highlights of the Bronx Zoo. We also touch on Scientology, Mitt Romney, callings to the priesthood, and Colombia's biodiversity. Things We Talk About on Today's Episode: Little Red Lighthouse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Red_Lighthouse Bronx Zoo William Temple Hornaday and the Bison The Atlantic's "Best Free Restaurant Bread in America" by Caity Weaver https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/best-free-restaurant-bread-america/686582/ Trump's photo added to US passports | |||
| Spain's Andalusian Costa del Sol | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:38:09 | |
This week on Out Of Office, Ryan and Kiernan explore Spain's Costa del Sol, from Málaga's layered history of Roman and Moorish influence to Marbella's relaxed, sun-soaked Old Town. It's a quick dive into how this region became a global tourism hotspot, blending culture, beaches, and just the right amount of indulgence. | |||
| Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:31:47 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan takes us to one of Europe's greatest natural treasures: Plitvice Lake National Park in Croatia. Beautiful ice-blue lakes and gorgeous waterfalls are lined with easy-to-navigate boardwalks, and hiking trails traverse the whole park. Plus, Ryan isn't moving to Austria as early as we thought! Things We Talked About in Today's Episode: Rick Steves is on tour! https://www.ricksteves.com/about-rick/wheres-rick Rick Steves interview Plitvice Lakes National Park https://np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/ Plitvice Hikes https://www.afar.com/magazine/visiting-plitvice-lakes-national-park-in-croatia Titanic drone show Map of art and cultural destruction in Iran | |||
| National Park Match Making | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:37:15 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan recommends national parks for you to visit this summer, based on your preferences. Looking for zero crowds? Yearning for high-adrenaline action? Searching for variety? KPS unleashes his NPS knowledge. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Kiernan on NPR National Parks of the Pacific Northwest State Parks with Peter Kujawinski https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/id1438098925?i=1000445675724 Things from up children's noses https://apps.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/opinion/ideas/graphics/lost-found/ Burning PA Town https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/centralia-pennsylvania-rebirth
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| Sheltering In Place in Puerto Vallarta | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:49:02 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks about sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico during the 2026 Jalisco Operation. | |||
| Return Trip: Skiing for the Skeptical | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:49:46 | |
This week, as Kiernan is skiing in real life and Ryan is freshly back from Puerto Vallarta, Out of Office: A Travel Podcast takes a return trip. The boys talk about their holiday breaks and discuss why ski trips are well worth the expense and the steep learning curve. Plus, Ryan has a onesie. Here's what we cover in this episode: NYT on European Skiing Beaver Creek Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire | |||
| Most Memorable Food Experiences | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:40:27 | |
This week on the pod, the boys talk about their favorite food experiences, from Peru to Dubai, with a little Eastern Shore of Maryland thrown in. Plus, learn which European cities are the most densely packed and perfect for traveling on foot. LAST STOP: Ryan: https://www.travelawaits.com/3021526/most-walkable-cities-in-europe-from-new-study/ Kiernan: https://www.datarescueproject.org/save-our-signs-the-peoples-archive/ | |||
| New York Times Editor Stephen Hiltner on the "52 Places to Go in 2026" | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:51:14 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with Stephen Hiltner, the New York Times editor in charge of this year's "52 Places to Go in 2026." Stephen walks us through this year's top picks and themes. Here's what we cover in this episode: "52 Places to Go in 2026" "Top 10 Reader Favorites from our '52 Places to Go' List" | |||
| Your First Trip To Madrid | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:54:18 | |
Ryan's guide to a perfect Madrid weekend, whether Salvador Dalí is your thing or not. Museums, parks, palaces, and the restaurants you should avoid, with plenty of great food instead. Eat Here: | |||
| Christmas Spectacular Eight | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:46:11 | |
On this year's Christmas Spectacular episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan hang up their socks and trade merry greetings. They discuss the official death of the Ugly Ornament Competition, the history of British Christmas crackers (no, they're not crackers), and their favorite Christmas tunes (including a Ryan original).. And for the Anglophiles out there, the boys sing the praises of one of the US's best importers of British goods, happily located right in Acton, MA. Things we talked about in today's podcast: The Bee's Knees British Imports V&A Museum history of Christmas crackers "Have Yourself an Out of Office Christmas" "Scrooge" from the Muppets | |||
| Christmas Book Gift Recommendations 2025 | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:36:17 | |
This week, The Boys unwrap their favorite book picks for the holiday season — from globe-trotting history to wild presidential tales to the secret life of gas stations in the American South. They also dig into new national park surcharges for foreign visitors. The Books: "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States" by Sarah Vowell — https://www.amazon.com/Lafayette-Somewhat-United-States-Vowell/dp/0399573100 Amazon+1 | |||
| Plymouth and the Mayflower II | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:55:17 | |
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan talks to Richard Stone, author of "Project Mayflower." Things we discussed on today's episode: "Project Mayflower" book Plimoth Patuxet Museums Plymouth Rock https://seeplymouth.com/listing/plymouth-rock/ Pilgrim Hall Museum Sail250 https://www.sailboston.com/sail250/ Green-Wood Cemetery New Yorker article https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/06/09/green-wood-cemeterys-living-dead | |||
| Our Favorite Museum Heists | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:31:45 | |
This week on the pod, the boys dive into their favorite museum heists, from Boston to Bogotá. | |||
| Cruising Life with Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:58:00 | |
On this week's episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast." Kiernan talks to Richard Fain who served as CEO of Royal Caribbean for 33 years. Richard and his team oversaw—and essentially invented—the evolution of the cruise ship industry from a niche business to a global behemoth. His new book "Delivering the WOW" gives the behind the scenes story, with tons of great tidbits (how do you build an ice rink on a ship?) and business advice. Things We Talk About on Today's Episode "Delivering the WOW" Richard Fain Adrian McKinty Black Rabbit Crazy Horse Memorial | |||
| Theodore Roosevelt Sites | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:43:44 | |
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys discuss historic homes and parks related to Kiernan's favorite President, Theodore Roosevelt. Brace yourselves for high adventure—assassins, deadly predators, and poor eyesight. Things we discussed on today's episode: Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace https://www.nps.gov/thrb/index.htm American Museum of Natural History https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/theodore-roosevelt-memorial/roosevelt-rotunda Sagamore Hill https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm TR Gravesite https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-the-roosevelt-gravesite-at-young-s-cemetery.htm Theodore Roosevelt National Park https://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm Upcoming Presidential Library Theodore Roosevelt Island https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm Architectural Digest Detroit https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/detroit-is-booming-and-its-a-must-visit-for-design-lovers | |||
| 6 Lesser Known Museums We Love | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:56:09 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan travel the world over to share our favorite obscure museums. From Kuala Lumpur to Hartford, CT, we've got some surprises on this one. Things we talk about on this week's episode: Wadsworth Athenaeum Button Museum Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bogotá (MAC) https://museu.ms/museum/details/17154/museo-de-arte-contemporaneo-de-bogota Islamic Arts Museum Museum of Socialist Art Museum of Apiculture https://mro.si/en/musem-of-apiculture NYC School Architecture https://www.untappedcities.com/cbj-snyder-shools/?ref=daily-newsletter | |||
| Detroit 201 | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:50:18 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan loads up the family and heads to sunny Detroit. On our previous Detroit episode (Epi 153), we focused on the art and major tourist attractions, and this time around we hit up Detroit's surprisingly lovely nature (read: Belle Isle) and amazing local eats (read: Dearborn, MI.) Things we talk about on this week's episode: Saint Sebastian is a gay icon https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/lgbt-artwork-marks-saint-sebastian-feast-day Basilica of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls https://www.turismoroma.it/en/places/basilica-san-sebastiano-outside-walls Detroit 101 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/detroit-101/id1438098925?i=1000617683551 Detroit Riverfront https://www.detroitriverfront.org/ Cullen Family Carousel https://www.detroitriverfront.org/plan-your-visit/things-to-do/cullen-family-carousel-seasonal Belle Isle https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/ Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse The Gothic Room https://www.detroithistorical.org/exhibitions/gothic-room James Scott Memorial Fountain https://historicdetroit.org/buildings/james-scott-memorial-fountain Halal Food Guru https://www.tiktok.com/@halalfoodguru Altayeb https://www.yelp.com/biz/altayeb-of-dearborn-dearborn Pupuseria https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Salvadoran&find_loc=Detroit%2C+MI Leila Detroit style pizza Boston's Detroit Pizza Co https://www.dpcboston.com/s/order#most-popular Pie Sci Ryan can't go to Singapore | |||
| Guatapé, Colombia | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:39:01 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to Guatapé, Colombia, land of big rocks and little zócalos, with an interview with tour guide Oscar Lujan. Plus, Kiernan takes us back to London for a preview of The Darkest Hour: The Musical. Things we talk about on this week's episode: Oscar: Ryan: Kiernan:
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| Festivals All Over The World | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:07:40 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan chats with Daniel Stables, the author of the new book "Fiesta", which chronicles Daniel's journey around the world attending parties, shindigs, ceremonies, gatherings, jamborees, and other alluring functions! Things we talk about on this week's episode: "Fiesta" by Daniel Stables https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/fiesta/ Garcia Marquez laid to rest https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36355670 Benjamin Pollock's Toy Shop | |||
| Traveling with Children Part 1 | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:00:53 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," a listener request! Kiernan offers tips, tricks, watch-outs, and must-dos when traveling with children. From gear to diversionary tactics, this is a must-listen for wanderlusty parents. Things we talk about on this week's episode: Anker external batteries https://www.anker.com/collections/power-banks Puro headphones "America, América" https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326/america-america-by-greg-grandin/ "Fiesta" by Daniel Stables https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/fiesta/ Charlie's Place
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| Souvenirs (Return Trip to Episode #8) | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:50:40 | |
Ryan has been laid low with an exotic Mexican stomach bug, so this week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys are revisiting an old favorite: a friendly chat about how to pick souvenirs that will powerfully evoke memories without powerfully draining your bank account. This one is a tried and true classic from the archive. Wish Ryan a steady recover with a 5-star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925 | |||
| First Trip to Rome (Part 2) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:46:40 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys continue their discussion of must-see museums, churches, and curiosities in Rome. Plus, you'll learn why cappuccinos are called that—and how they relate to rooms decorated with bones! Things We Talked About on Today's Episode: National Museum of Rome https://www.rome-museum.com/national-roman-museum.php Capitoline Museums http://museicapitolini.org/en/node Capuchin Crypt https://museoecriptacappuccini.it/en/the-crypt/ Cat Ruins https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/torre-argentina-roman-cat-sanctuary Bocca della Verita https://www.rome.net/mouth-of-truth Ostia Antica Trastevere https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trastevere Where to Travel Now…While You Can https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b07NlIkKDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5PAA3WIWtg New Giant Marble Head! https://x.com/gualtierieurope/status/1936334736198144396
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| Your First Trip To Paris | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:03:35 | |
Kiernan takes us to the City of Lights—Paris!—for a magical trip from French Impressionists to the gargoyles of Notre Dame. Plus, how to read stained glass like comic books and take home some museum-quality taxidermy. And Ryan reflects on the passing of Edmund White. | |||
| Your First Trip To Paris | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:03:35 | |
Kiernan takes us to the City of Lights—Paris!—for a magical trip from French Impressionists to the gargoyles of Notre Dame. Plus, how to read stained glass like comic books and take home some museum-quality taxidermy. And Ryan reflects on the passing of Edmund White. | |||
| Last-Min Summer Trip Planning | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:38:44 | |
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys share their insider knowledge on how to lock down fantastic trips and deals even if you're a little late to the party. Hidden National Parks, secret city hideaways, and booking schemes await! Things We Talked About on Today's Episode: Julie Klausner https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/how-was-your-week/ Boop the Musical North Cascades https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm Isle Royale https://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm Great Sand Dunes https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm Mesa Verde https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm Badlands https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm Rapid City Sculptor episode Canyonlands https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm Bear Ears National Monument https://www.blm.gov/visit/bears-ears-national-monument Great State Parks episode https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/ Great State Parks NYT article https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/travel/state-parks-visit-colorado-nc-florida.html Google Flights "Explore" function https://www.google.com/travel/explore Skyscanner "Explore Everywhere" function AirBNB Experiences announcement https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-2025-summer-release/ The Walker Library of the History of Human Imagination https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Library_of_the_History_of_Human_Imagination | |||
| Romania 101 | 20 May 2025 | 01:02:30 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to Romania—visiting Bucharest, Brașov, and Cluj-Napoca. Expect puppets, dictator mansions, and steampunk exhibits along the way. - Ceaușescu Mansion https://timharford.com/2024/04/cautionary-tales-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-megalomaniac/ - Palace of the Parliament - "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum - Carturesti Verona - The Puck Puppet Theater https://teatrulpuck.ro/?lang=en @tomiksz13 the puppeteer https://www.instagram.com/tomiksz13? | |||
| First Trip to Rome (Part 1) | 06 May 2025 | 01:15:25 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys treat the ancient aqueducts like a flume ride and splash right into Rome! Kiernan and Ryan talk Emperors, SPQR, why columns make the best decor, plus just a touch of new Pope speculation. Our episode on Vatican City: Things We Talked About on Today's Episode: "The Fall of Rome" podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fall-of-rome-podcast/id1141563910 "SPQR" by Mary Beard "Roman Holiday" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rL5QxXF0g8 Colosseum https://colosseo.it/en/area/the-colosseum/ Forum https://colosseo.it/en/area/the-roman-forum/ Palatine Hill https://colosseo.it/en/area/the-palatine/ Pantheon https://www.pantheonroma.com/home-eng/ Borghese Gallery https://galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it/en/ Bath of Diocletian https://museonazionaleromano.beniculturali.it/en/baths-of-diocletian/ Trevi Fountain https://www.blacktomato.com/us/inspirations/the-history-of-romes-trevi-fountain/ Spanish Steps https://romesite.com/spanish-steps.html Catacombs of Saint Sebastian Lego Trevi Fountain | |||
| Rick Steves is BACK for Episode 200! | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:54:40 | |
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys celebrate the pod's 200th episode with travel icon Rick Steves! Kiernan chats with Rick about his latest book "On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer" and about how keeping a journal can make one into a keener observer of culture. Rick's philosophy of travel is that if you haven't come back changed, you didn't do it right. This interview will leave you changed. Plus, a new artistic saint! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rick Steves' Europe Free scans of every page of Rick's journal https://www.ricksteves.com/about-rick/original-hippie-trail-journal Saint Gaudi! Wanna help us celebrate 200? Leave a review (please)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-office-a-travel-podcast/id1438098925 And a final note from Ryan and Kiernan: RIP POPE FRANCIS! | |||
| Day Tripping from Santiago, Chile | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:47:42 | |
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us on three day trips from Santiago, Chile. First is Valparaíso, a coastal city known for its hills, historic funiculars, and street art. Then on to Valle de Colchagua, where wine tastings and a standout meal at Fuegos de Apalta make for a vino day. Finally, head to the Andes to soak in the mineral pools at Termas Valle de Colina. Plus, Kiernan talks about his old friend Corn Husker 55! Leave us a 5 Star Review! The Hills: Restaurants: La Concepción & La Caperucita y el Lobo https://museobaburizza.cl/en/home/ Our wine tour provider: | |||
| Krakow, Poland | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:47:59 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys head to Krakow, the intellectual heart of Poland. The city is home to beautiful churches, endless Pope John Paul II memorabilia, one of the oldest universities in the world (Copernicus attended), and moving remembrances of Jewish citizens killed in the Holocaust. Plus, a quick detour to the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine. Things We Talked About on Today's Episode: Remains of the Ghetto wall Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory MOCAK https://www.instagram.com/prosciuttko_/?hl=en | |||
| Vatican City | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:15:17 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys Catholic out hard. In celebration of Lent, "Conclave," and a Catholic Jubilee Year, Kiernan talks us through the top sites to see in Vatican City. Rome is expecting 32M visitors this year, and now each and every one can listen to Out of Office! Things We Talked About on Today's Episode: Jubilee 2025 https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025 Holy Doors Saint Peter's https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/ Pope John XXIII https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/martyrs-miracles-and-the-stuff-of-making-saints/ Vatican II Papal Altar and Canopy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Baldachin Chair of Saint Peter Tomb of Saint Peter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Peter%27s_tomb Saint Peter Statue https://stpetersbasilica.info/Statues/StPeter/StPeter.htm La Pieta https://fa-inkwell.org/1039/arts/artists-review-la-pieta-one-of-michelangelos-earliest-works/ Vatican Museums https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html Laocoon and his Sons Gallery of the Candelabra "School of Athens" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_of_Athens Sistine Chapel "In Our Time" episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015vh8 Sistine Chapel pre-reading https://www.througheternity.com/en/blog/art/michelangelo-last-judgment-sistine-chapel-vatican.html Omio Jenny Nicholson on the Star Wars Hotel | |||
| Berlin Museums | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:52:18 | |
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan offers an overview of Berlin's museums, highlighting a few of his favorites, from the story of Hitler's rise and fall in an underground bunker to contemporary art in an old train station. Plus, Kiernan talks about Boston. | |||
| NYT Editor Stephen Hiltner on the "52 Places to Go in 2025" | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:47:44 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with Stephen Hiltner, the New York Times editor in charge of this year's "52 Places to Go in 2025." Stephen talks about some highlights from this year's selections, plus a few spots that didn't quite make the cut. Here's what we cover in this episode: "52 Places to Go in 2025" | |||
| Santiago, Chile | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:53:39 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us south to Santiago, Chile, where he rides up a funicular and down a cable car to see the Virgin Mary. Plus, eating barnacles and flying out of Kafka Airport. The Month In Digital (Ryan's Marketing Newsletter): Kafka Airport: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC2AdoIM1DD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Restaurants: Peumayén Ancestral Food
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| Skiing for the Skeptical | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:49:46 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk about their holiday breaks and discuss why ski trips are well-worth the expense and steep learning curve. Plus, Ryan has a onesie! Here's what we cover in this episode: NYT on European Skiing https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/travel/europe-skiing-budget.html Beaver Creek Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire | |||
| Christmas Spectacular Seven | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:45:43 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys celebrate the season with discussions of the Immaculate Conception (it's not what Ryan thinks), an idea for holiday film commentaries yet to come, and the LAST Ugly Ornament contest. And another year passes without seeing pictures of the Nativity Ryan's father painstakingly carved from a single block of wood. Here's what we cover in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/deborarest/?hl=en
LATAM 50 Best Restaurants https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/
"White Christmas" movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Christmas_(film)
Day of the Little Candles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Little_Candles
Reba McEntire "Christmas Guest" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57fS-9kGZqU
Jimmy Fallon "Chipmunks and Chestnuts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CChx2qVNl0
Kiernan's Ugly Ornament for Ryan
Ryan's Ugly Ornament for Kiernan
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| Monterrey, Mexico | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:54:21 | |
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan recaps his recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico, covering highlights from the scenic River Walk to an interactive steel museum. He also shares a wild story about a run-in with a bribery-seeking cop in Puerto Vallarta. | |||