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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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44:37

The Case for Travel

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/07/18

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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52:35

Denali National Park

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/07/04

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”

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47:24

Detroit 101

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/06/20

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: https://twitter.com/melodybaetens Train from Bogota to

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52:00

North America’s 50 Best Bars

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/06/06

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: https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/northamerica/ The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Main Website: https://www.theworlds50best.com/ World’s 50 Best Discovery Search Tool:

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56:18

First Trip to London

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/05/23

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: Obscure Musuems of London Episode

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43:30

We Design an Airport

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/05/09

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.

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01:00:30

Quito, Ecuador

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/04/25

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 Historic Quito (UNESCO World Heritage

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37:15

Glamping with Kevin Ferguson

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/04/12

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 www.visitstarlight.com Kevin Ferguson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinferguson2/ Hot Springs National Park https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm

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52:42

Congaree National Park

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/03/28

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

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01:02:38

Luis Barragán’s Mexico City

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/02/28

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

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42:22

NYT 52 Places to Go in 2023

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/02/14

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

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42:57

Oaxaca City 101

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2023/01/24

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: Centro Cultural San Pablo Museo Textil de Oaxaca Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán CUATROSIE7E GALERÍA Estampa Galeria La Casa De Las Artesanias Criollo (Enrique Olvera) Casa Oaxaca el Restaurante Boulenc Mercado 20 de Noviembre Bar

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48:48

Christmas Spectacular Five

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/12/25

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: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/24/nyregion/a-familys-tradition-helping-decorate-the-met-christmas-tree-has-come-to-an-end.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Ugly Ornament 1:

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01:10:57

New Haven

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/12/13

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

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53:11

Obscure Museums of London Part 1 (Return Trip)

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/12/06

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!!

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51:28

Asunción, Paraguay

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/11/29

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: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/ Pakuri:https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Paraguay/Asuncion/Pakuri.html Pizzeria Javori:

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47:39

Gaudí’s Barcelona (Return Trip)

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/11/23

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: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-34-gaudis-barcelona/

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01:09:38

Richmond, Virginia

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/11/15

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 https://acwm.org/ Virginia Museum of Fine Arts https://vmfa.museum John Marshall House https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/john-marshall-house/

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56:29

Lesser Known National Parks (Return Trip)

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/11/08

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.

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40:56

Haunted Places

Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast ·

2022/10/31

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

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