The Atlas Obscura Podcast This Is Your Commute
Aug 19, 2025
Listeners dive into stories that bring daily commutes to life, revealing how these journeys foster community ties. Personal anecdotes showcase the beauty and challenges of commuting, turning mundane trips into memorable experiences. A construction surveyor shares insights from 27 years of exploring Iowa's natural spaces, emphasizing the joy of enhancing outdoor leisure. They also invite tales of family travel adventures, asking for reflections on the first trips with kids and the lasting memories made on the road.
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Living And Working A Block Away
- Daniel lives and works within a block in Washington Heights and treasures daily neighborly greetings.
- He feels his short commute lets him 'show up' for his community and understand its rhythms.
A Quiet Commute In The Pandemic
- Casey describes a contemplative pandemic-era commute after being elected municipal representative in 2020.
- The quiet, foggy mornings and small natural details made the trip feel meaningful and restorative.
Pigeon Commute On The 7 Train
- Mike remembers a pigeon that calmly walked onto the 7 train, rode one stop, then walked off like a commuter.
- The small episode stands out to him as proof that New Yorkers often mind their own business, even around oddities.
