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.
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan speaks with New York Times travel writer Tariro Mzezewa about how the wildfires ravaging Australia are affecting travel and how airlines and cruise companies are handling the blaze. Plus, Ryan and Kiernan dive deep into the New York Times travel section's "52 Places to Visit in 2020."
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
WOW Air Cafe
https://simpleflying.com/wow-air-washington-cafe/
NYTimes "What You Need to Know About Traveling to Australia During This Fire Season"
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/travel/australia-fires-travel-questions.html
NYTimes "Donate $10 to Australia, Get a Nude Photo"
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/style/kaylen-ward-donations-australia-fires.html
Fires Near Me App
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
ACT Emergency Services Agency
https://esa.act.gov.au/fire-rescue
Tasmania Fire Service
http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colGMapBushfires
NYTimes 52 Places to Go in 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan offers a brief reflection on the meaning of family vacations.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Disney World EPCOT World Showcase
https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-worldshowcase.htm
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys each choose their 5 favorite episodes from the archives and tease topics to come in 2020. Check out the show notes to listen to these great past pods.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Ryan's Top Picks
1: Mexico City Episodes
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-18-ryans-12-favorite-mexico-city-spots/
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-52-mexico-city-part-dos/
2: Gaudí's Barcelona
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-34-gaudis-barcelona/
3: Hamilton's New York
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-47-hamiltons-new-york/
4: Escape Rooms with Tommy Wallach
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-50-escape-rooms-with-tommy-wallach/
5: Natural Wine in Brooklyn
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-24-natural-wine-in-brooklyn/
Kiernan's Top Picks
1: State Parks with Peter Kujawinski
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-43-state-parks-with-peter-kujawinski/
2: The Great Peru Trilogy
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-44-peru-part-1/
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-45-peru-part-2/
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-53-peru-part-3-machu-picchu/
3: National Parks of the Pacific Northwest
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-38-national-parks-of-the-pacific-northwest/
4: Writer Anissa Helou on Foods of the Islamic World
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-29-writer-anissa-helou-on-food-of-the-islamic-world/
5: Luggage Throwdown
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-19-luggage-throwdown/
6: Writer Mark Adams on "Tip of the Iceberg"
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-11-writer-mark-adams/
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys loosen their ties, put their seatbacks to the full reclined position, and breakout the holiday 'nog. Kiernan and Ryan discuss why ornaments make perfects souvenirs, why Ryan's been through some tough Christmases, and why iconic Christmas movies don't adapt to the stage very well. Then, the annual Ugly Ornament Exchange!
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
11 Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-10-11-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/
Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvK1F6bUrzU
Bing Crosby's "Winter Wonderland"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLPUjwfb8xI
Ryan's gift to Kiernan
Kiernan's gift to Ryan
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys take us through one of their patented destination guides. This time, Kiernan heads to Morocco and discusses the must-sees and maybe-misses in Casablanca, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Volubilis. From epic mosques to ancient universities to Roman ruins, this week's episode will have you booking your tickets to Morocco ASAP.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Morrocan robe Djellaba or Jellaba
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba
Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque
https://www.mosquee-hassan2.com/en/
Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fnaa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemaa_el-Fnaa
Marrakech: Kutubiyya Mosque
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutubiyya_Mosque
Marrakech: Saadian Tombs
https://www.morocco.com/attractions/saadian-tombs/
Marrakech: El Badi Palace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Badi_Palace
Marrakech: Bahia Palace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Palace
Marrakech: Le Jardin Secret
https://www.lejardinsecretmarrakech.com/en/
Marrakech: Jardin Majorelle
https://jardinmajorelle.com/ang/
Marrakech: Riad L'Orangeraie
http://www.riadorangeraie.com/
Atlas Mountains: Toubkal National Park
https://visitmarrakech.com/discover-marrakech/gardens/toubkal-national-park
Toubkal Peaks Trekking Company
Fes: Chouara Tanneries
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chouara_Tannery
Fes: University of al-Qarawiyyin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_al-Qarawiyyin
Fes: Riad Laaroussa
Chefchaouen: The Blue City
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/travel/a-stroll-by-the-casbah-in-northern-morocco.html
Volubilis: Roman ruins
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836/
Paul Rand Minute Man Poster
http://blog.baselinemagazine.com/events/paul-rand-pioneer-by-design/
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk through a dramatic update on The Quest for Rick Steves, then recommend their favorite bookstores in New York City, Boston, Portland, Denver, CDMX, and London. Plus, Kiernan skips dinner with Ryan!
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
New York: The Strand
New York: Housing Works
https://www.housingworks.org/locations/bookstore-cafe
New York: Idlewild
https://www.idlewildbooks.com/
New York: Molasses Books
https://www.facebook.com/MolassesBooks/
Boston: Porter Square Books
https://www.portersquarebooks.com/
Boston: Harvard Book Store
Boston: Brattle Book Shop
http://www.brattlebookshop.com/
Portland: Powell's City of Book
https://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books
Denver: Tattered Cover
https://www.tatteredcover.com/
Mexico City: Cafebrería El Péndulo
London: Gay's the Word
https://www.facebook.com/gaystheword/
London: Daunt Books
Cannonballing Cross Country
Hue, Vietnam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hu%E1%BA%BF
Food of Hue at Van Da
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05/27/van-das-tour-of-vietnamese-delicacies
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast the boys put on their best boots and head to Music City USA. They cover what to eat, where to visit, and why you should head to Tennessee if you want to check out the Parthenon.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
Parthenonhttps://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
Prince's Hot Chicken: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/04/the-family-business-that-put-nashville-hot-chicken-on-the-map
The Hermitagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermitage_(Nashville,_Tennessee)
Polk Tombhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/james-k-polk-tomb
Country Music Hall of Famehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermitage_(Nashville,_Tennessee)
Lower Broadway https://www.nashvilledowntown.com/go/broadway
Robert's Western Worldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Western_World
Grand Old Opryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Ole_Opry#Grand_Ole_Opry_House
Ryman Auditoriumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryman_Auditorium
Reagan's Childhood Homehttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2019/11/23/ronald-reagan-childhood-home-072935
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Sarah Firshein, the new travel advice columnist for the New York Times. They discuss how Sarah's column combines intense research and advocacy on behalf of wronged travelers. Sarah then tackles calls for help from Out of Office listeners.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan interviews Valerie Stimac, the author of Lonely Planet's newest guide "Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism." We learn about dark sky certifications, the best places on earth to study the stars, and why everyone has to make time to see the Milky Way. Plus, Ryan goes to Florida.
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
"Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism"
https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/dark-skies-1
International Dark Sky Association
Valerie & Valise
Space Tourism Guide
https://spacetourismguide.com/
"The Universe"
https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/the-universe-1
The Dali Museum
UM Libraries "Cleared to Land: The Records of Pan American Airways, Inc."
https://scholar.library.miami.edu/digital/exhibits/show/panamerican/digitization
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This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys debate the best ways to pack a suitcase, including how to choose and organize the right wardrobe, where your toiletries belong, and why you could put a horse in the overheard storage of an Amtrak if you were strong enough. Plus, Ryan comes out as an "always-check"!
Things we talked about in today's podcast:
OOO Episode 19: Luggage Throwdown
https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-19-luggage-throwdown/
TSA Liquid, Lotion, and Tincture Rules
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule
"Parks" by Brian Kelley
https://standardsmanual.com/products/parks
Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
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