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Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

A Travel Podcast

Out 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.

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50:56

Writing the Perfect OOO Message

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/01/22

This week the boys discuss the art and philosophy of that most time-honored, hallowed of emails: the Out of Office autoresponse. The main takeaway: avoid whimsy at all costs. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208076 http://www.gaytours.ru/ https://www.getmailbird.com/out-of-office-message-templates/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7702913.stm

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49:58

Not Lost in Translation

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/01/15

This episode the boys kick the tires of 4 translation apps and talk about how to solve the Translator-Babysitter Conundrum. Plus, we learn about the time Ryan decided to be Greek Orthodox. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/triplingo/id596556793?mt=8

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53:41

Those Post-Vacation Blues

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/01/08

This week the boys reveal their 8 proven remedies for post-vacation depression. Plus, you’ll hear Ryan’s New Year’s resolution and why Kiernan now considers himself a through-and-through Zhoug Dude. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm https://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/4116 https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression

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21:13

Bonus Mark Adams Stories

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2019/01/01

To celebrate the new year, this episode features new bonus material from Kiernan’s interview with Mark Adams, author of “Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000 Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska.” Mark talks about staying safe around bears, how to construct good travel writing, and what the heck a “williwaw” is. https://www.amazon.com/Tip-Iceberg-000-Mile-American-Frontier/dp/1101985100 https://www.nps.gov/katm/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/exploring-the-valley-of-ten-thousand-smokes.htm

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41:56

OOO Christmas Spectacular!

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/12/25

It’s finally here: the birth of Jesus, sure, but also THE GREAT TAGLINE REVEAL! Today the boys take a break from travel chat and talk about their favorite songs of the season, what makes a good Nativity scene, and our inaugural Ornament Challenge. Things we talked about in today’s episode: Bing and Bowiehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kfdEyV3RQ Judy Garland muddling through somehowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKG5X0QMSWA Ryan’s ornament to Kiernanhttps://etsy.me/2R9nANx Kiernan’s ornament to

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50:57

Writer Mark Adams

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/12/18

This episode Kiernan interviews Mark Adams, author of “Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000 Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska,” the perfect last-minute gift for the travel-obsessed or history-interested. Plus, you’ll learn a shocking amount about the 1989 Disney classic “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.” Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/Tip-Iceberg-000-Mile-American-Frontier/dp/1101985100 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey,_I_Blew_Up_the_Kid

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43:53

11 Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/12/11

It’s the holiday season and that means it’s time for gross consumerism! This week the boys reveal their top 11 stuffers for your favorite traveler’s stocking. Things we talked about in today’s episode: LuminaLite: https://www.amazon.com/LuminoLite-Rechargeable-Flexible-Brightness-Disturbing/dp/B077D9KTYG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544454057&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=luminolite&psc=1 See America Wall Calendar:

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49:35

Iceland is a Niceland

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/12/04

Kiernan is fresh back from writing his own Icelandic saga. This episode you’ll learn why he still smells a little like rotten eggs, what some better names for Iceland would be, and whether Ryan can say “geyser” correctly. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Brown https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/jorunnsg/ingvellir-national-park https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/geysir/ http://gullfoss.is/

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48:16

Souvenirs

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/11/27

What separates a perfect souvenir from a piece of junk? Tune in to learn Kiernan’s 3 Ps of Souvenir Buying, why you should try to sell Ryan a rug, and how to pronounce “capybara.” Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Malaysia http://www.contramar.com.mx/ https://www.instagram.com/masalaymaiz/

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48:47

In the Jailhouse Now

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/11/20

Ryan has spent a lot of time in jails, mostly voluntarily. The boys discuss visiting jails-turned-attraction and the moral complications of turning criminal justice into tourism. There is only one joke about soap. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/greensboro/general/historic-sites-trails-tours/the-old-gaol https://libertyhotel.com/ https://theclinkcharity.org/the-clink-restaurants/cardiff-wales/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%E1%BB%8Fa_L%C3%B2_Prison

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42:41

Passports 101

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/11/13

Why does international travel still rely on a weird little notebook that’s so easily lost or stolen? The boys unveil secrets you never knew about your passport and discuss the only way to capture the perfect photo for your newborn’s passport. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nz7zpk/why-are-paper-passports-still-a-thing https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Luck-Hot-Rocks-Photographs/dp/B01K0UKQOO

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34:46

Money Matters

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/11/06

Do you know the exact number of pesos in your pocket? The boys talk through how to use cash in foreign lands, avoid fictional pickpockets, and ensure you always have enough money on-hand to do everything you want to do. Plus Kiernan explains why he might be banned from all cabs in Morocco.

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44:17

Historic Houses in America

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/10/30

Visiting a good historic home is the closest you can get to walking directly into the brain of a famous figure. The boys pick their favorite 6 historic homes in the USA, and what living person’s home they would each most like to visit. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.rangerdoug.com https://www.instagram.com/ryannewyork https://www.instagram.com/kiernanpschmitt

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33:53

Restaurant Reservations

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/10/30

Landing the right reservations can be a pain, especially abroad. This episode, the boys arm you with their tried-and-true strategies to book, beg, and, yes, deceive their way into dining hotspots.

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28:32

Trip Planning 101

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/10/22

Kiernan’s what they call a “hyperplanner.” Less kind people go with “OCD nutbag.” He shares his tried and true Schmitt Three-Stage Framework for Trip-Planning (or STS-Double F-TP, for short; trademark pending) so you too can alienate your travel companions in record time.

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29:40

Welcome to OOO

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2018/10/04

There’s no better feeling than posting that “Out of Office” email. Just one click—then utter freedom. Ryan and Kiernan introduce themselves, talk about episodes to come, and share some fond memories. For a first episode it’s, you know, not bad. More info on the stuff we talked about in this episode: - https://thenshefell.com/ - https://www.madhattersbus.com/ - https://www.atlasobscura.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/disneylandcats/

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