Stay ConnectedOut of Office is a travel podcast hosted by us, Ryan Davis and Kiernan Schmitt. From early childhood, we were each infected with a serious case of wanderlust (among other things.)
We define travel broadly, from local day trips to high-flyin’ overseas adventures. Every episode, we dig into one topic—ranging from the serious to the silly, the practical to the outlandish—and give advice on how to get out there and explore the world.
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan put on their marketing hats and analyze the many ad campaigns that are trying to convince people to travel post-Covid. In other words, the boys dig up campaigns from around the world and snark about how they would have done it better, because of course they would have.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Boston "All Inclusive"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7F1VCrt0BY
Portugal "Hello World. It's Me, Tomorrow."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgRwvUxmhOM
Croatia "Safe Stay in Croatia"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ_1pn_JOTU
Redmond, Washington "You Stay You Pay"
Indonesia "Waiting for You in Indonesia"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtQb3t_2SPA
Utah "Forever Mighty"
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us on a tour of one of his favorite places on earth—Brooklyn! With museums, parks, art festivals, and standout restaurants, who needs Manhattan? Plus, Ryan being Ryan and Brooklyn Being Brooklyn, natural wine is discussed at length.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Bushwick's Murals and Galleries https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/brooklyn-tours/bushwick-brooklyn-walking-tour/
Bushwick Open Studios
https://www.instagram.com/officialbushwickopenstudios
Our episode on Natural Wine in Brooklyn:
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-24-natural-wine-in-brooklyn/
Two new favs: https://www.winonasbk.com/https://www.beaubrooklyn.com/
Two older favs:
https://www.legaragebrooklyn.com/ https://www.llamainnnyc.com/
Big Onion Tours
https://www.bigonion.com/tours/
Secret Brooklyn Book
https://jonglezpublishing.com/product/secret-brooklyn/
Sugaring at Maple Corner Farm
http://www.maplecornerfarm.com/
Autobiographical novel about 1970s Bushwick. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/books/review/jacqueline-woodson-another-brooklyn.html
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan takes us back to Massachusetts for the second installment of the Great Boston Trilogy. With the big blockbuster attractions behind us, Kiernan covers his personal favorite parks, museums, and universities. Warning: he does mention Harvard excessively.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/
Franklin Park Zoo Remains
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/abandoned-zoo-ma/
Minuteman National Park
https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm
Minuteman Poster by Paul Rand
https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/minute-man-35737
Arnold Arboretum
https://arboretum.harvard.edu/
JFK Presidential Library Coconut
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/coconut-bearing-rescue-message-mo-634852
New England Aquarium
Museum of Science
"The Alchemist" at MIT
https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/alchemist
MIT Great Dome
MIT Campus Map
Sol LeWitt at MIT
https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit
MIT Museum
3 Lies on John Harvard
https://blog.dce.harvard.edu/summer/3-lies-harvard
Harvard Art Museums
https://harvardartmuseums.org/
Rothko at Harvard
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/watching-them-turn-off-the-rothkos
Harvard Natural History Museum Glass Flowers
https://hmnh.harvard.edu/glass-flowers
Northlandz Trainset
New River Gorge National Park
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/travel/national-park-new-river-gorge.html
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to travel journalist and consumer advocate Christoper Elliott on how the pandemic has changed travel and what the next year will look like as vaccinated people start to head out on the road and into the skies again. Elliott writes for USA Today, the Washington Post, and Forbes. Plus, Kiernan sings the praises of used bookstores (don't worry—there's no actual singing.)
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Christopher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriselliotts Christopher on the Web: https://chriselliotts.com/
"Boston Statues"
https://www.amazon.com/Boston-Statues-Katharine-Knowles/dp/0827170157
Grounds for Sculpture
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan welcomes back Amy Virshup, the editor of the New York Times Travel section. Amy and Kiernan dive deep into this year's "52 Places to Love" list and the challenges of travel journalism in the midst of a global pandemic.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
NYT's "52 Places to Love"
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/travel/places-to-visit-vacation.html
Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-gates-of-hell-turkmenistan
Slovenia's Church of the Holy Trinity
https://www.istria-culture.com/en/the-holy-trinity-church-in-hrastovlje-i13
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan discuss Boston's biggest attractions, from educational walks to lovely parks, stellar museums to historic graveyards. And of course, what's a trip to Boston without taking in a baseball game at Fenway and belting out "Sweet Caroline"?
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Freedom Trail
https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
Boston Common
https://www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common
Public Garden
https://www.boston.gov/parks/public-garden
Duck Statues
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/make-way-for-ducklings-statue
Ether Monument
https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/donate/ether-monument/
Granary Burying Ground
https://www.bostonpreservation.org/advocacy-project/granary-burying-ground
Old State House/Boston Massacre site
https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/osh.htm
Paul Revere House
https://www.paulreverehouse.org/
Old North Church
USS Constitution
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
Bunker Hill Monument
https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm
National Park Black Heritage Trail
https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm
Beacon Hill
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_Hill,_Boston
North End
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Symphony Hall
https://www.bso.org/brands/symphony-hall/about-us/historyarchives/the-history-of-symphony-hall.aspx
Little Boy saying "Wow"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZetePo1VhYo
Fenway Park
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/tours
John Adams
https://www.hbo.com/john-adams
The Golden Pinecone
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan look back on the spectacular year of 2020 and choose their top 3 favorite episodes from the archives. Ryan: Montreal: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-69-montreal/ The Grand Tour: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-80-the-grand-tour/ Socially Distanced Hiking Near NYC: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-78-socially-distanced-hiking-near-nyc/ Kiernan: Choosing a Travel Companion: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-74-choosing-a-travel-companion/ Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-88-chattanooga-lookout-mountain/ Every National Park With Conor Knighton: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-82-every-national-park-with-conor-knighton/
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through song, ornament exchanges, and outdoor light displays. Don't forget to hang up your sock! Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Dyker Heights
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/dyker-heights-christmas-lights
Somerville Lights Tour
http://somervilleartscouncil.org/illuminationstour
Peanuts at Beaumont Farms in Wallingford, CT
Ryan's ornament for Kiernan
Kiernan's ornament for Ryan
Snoop Dogg and Anna Kedrick's "Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sTvdeLQsMM
Lou Monte's "Dominick the Donkey"
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan continue their tour of the South and spotlight Charleston's history, food scene, and standout walks. Plus, a tale of a Ghost Dog named Poogan!
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Rainbow Row
Fort Sumter
https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm
Nathaniel Russell House Museum https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/nathaniel-russell-house/
Old Slave Mart Museum
https://www.charleston-sc.gov/160/Old-Slave-Mart-Museum
Stems & Skins
Obstinate Daughter
https://theobstinatedaughter.com/
Husk
https://thegrocerycharleston.com/
The Grocery
https://thegrocerycharleston.com/
The Ordinary
Poogan's Porch
Murakami Museum
https://lithub.com/a-new-library-built-in-honor-of-haruki-murakami-will-open-in-2021/
Jumbo
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us back down south for another installment of his 30-part mini-series on the wonders of Tennessee. Ryan deems Chattanooga the "find" of his recent road trip, with highlights including Lookout Mountain, an underground waterfall, a cult-run deli, and plenty of creepy fairy tales.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Chattanooga overview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee
Chattanooga Choo Choo song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBwmLRNLJ4
Chattanooga Choo Choo movie trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgmFbar83Vw
Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel
https://www.choochoo.com/our-story
Tennessee Riverwalk
https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-chattanoogas-riverwalk/
Harrison Bay State Park
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/harrison-bay
Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes
The Funicular Ryan Ignored
Ruby Falls
Rock City
Lover's Leap
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lover%27s_Leap
Fairyland Caverns
https://enchantedamerica.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/fairyland-caverns-rock-city-ga/
Hudson River Museum
Odeuropa
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/world/europe/europe-historic-smells.html
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