Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan discuss their strategies for finding and eating the best street food while traveling. The boys talk through sanitary watchouts, why Google Images is your friend, and how to assemble your very own street food tasting menu. Plus, drama around why Ryan canceled a trip to see Kiernan! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Georgetown “Exorcist” stairs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcist_steps Sol LeWitt’s “Bars of Color within Squares (MIT)” https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks with Amy Virshup, the travel editor of the New York Times. They dive deep into the paper’s “52 Places to Go in 2020” list and discuss destinations that didn’t quite make the cut. Plus, Amy discusses the role of photography in bringing the list to life and why the Times will no longer have a “52 Places Traveler” column. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: “52 Places to Travel in 2020” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html “How We Picked the 2020 ‘Places to Go’ List” by Amy Virshup https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/travel/top-destinations-52-places.html The 52 Places Traveler https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-52-places-traveler 21c Museum Hotels https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com   Lost Highway Art https://www.instagram.com/losthighwayart/?hl=en http://www.losthighwayart.net/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us through one of his favorite cities in the world: Montreal. He’ll give his recommendations for great places to eat, to see world-class art, and to check out go-go boys. Plus, bagels! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/ Old Montreal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Montreal Jacques Cartier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cartier  Mount Royal https://www.lemontroyal.qc.ca/en Joe Beef https://www.joebeef.ca/ Au Pied de Cochon https://aupieddecochon.ca/en/ Nora Gray http://noragray.com/ Larrys http://lawrencemtl.com/larrys/ Montreal bagels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal-style_bagel Bagels on Greene http://www.bagelsongreene.com/ Club Social P.S. https://montreal.eater.com/venue/51149/club-social-p-s Cloakroom https://www.cloakroombar.co/ Montreal Gay Village https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Village,_Montreal Dealey Plaza in Dallas https://www.jfk.org/the-assassination/history-of-dealey-plaza/ Johnny Horton “North to Alaska” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_to_Alaska_(song) - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan sings the praises of visiting Québec City in the winter. From tobogganing in the middle of the city to snowshoeing at a close by national park, no amount of snow can cool Kiernan’s enthusiasm for our neighbor to the North. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Moon Poll https://yougov.co.uk/topics/science/articles-reports/2019/07/20/half-britons-wouldnt-want-go-moon-even-if-their-sa?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=website_article&utm_campaign=moon Le Chateau Frontenac https://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/ Toboggan chute https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/businesses/outdoor-activities/snow/sliding/toboggan-slide-au-1884/ Fortifications of Quebec https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications  Plains of Abraham http://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en/  Funicular between Upper Town and Lower Town https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Quebec_Funicular Saint Roch https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/neighbourhoods/saint-roch/ MacFly Bar Arcade https://www.macflybararcade.com/ La Barberie http://labarberie.com/ Jacques-Cartier National Park https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/jacques-cartier-park Luxury Escapism https://luxuryescapism.com/ Ancient Nubia Now https://www.bostonglobe.com/2019/10/24/arts/ancient-nubia-now-corrects-record-mfas-african-art-collection/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks us through his recent trip to Colombia’s second largest city, Medellín. Ryan recommends the best museums, cultural sites, parks, cafes, and restaurants, and the boys grapple with the ethics of narcotourism. Plus, spices! Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Museo de Antioquia  https://www.museodeantioquia.co/ Museo de Arte Moderno http://elmamm.org/ El Castillo Museo y Jardines http://www.museoelcastillo.org/ Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour + Escalators  https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/colombia-medellin-neighborhood/index.html Museum Pablo Escobar  https://www.pabloescobargaviria.com/ Inflexión Memorial Park  https://www.medellinabrazasuhistoria.com/inflexion-memorial-park/?lang=en Cemetario Jardines Montesacro  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pablo-escobars-grave Café Zeppelin https://www.facebook.com/cafezeppelin/ Naturalia Café  Naturalia Café - Home Halong http://halong.com.co/ El Poblado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Poblado Club Oráculo https://www.facebook.com/ClubOraculo/ New Yorker “The Afterlife of Pablo Escobar” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/the-afterlife-of-pablo-escobar Vida Americana at The Whitney https://whitney.org/exhibitions/vida-americana Curio Spice Company https://www.curiospice.com/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

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 - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

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 - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

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/ - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

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 https://www.preciousmoments.com/just-plane-happy-its-christmas-bisque-porcelain-ornament-boy?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI67qR3uat5gIVDl8NCh27-w8sEAkYAiABEgIQtvD_BwE Kiernan’s gift to Ryan https://www.etsy.com/listing/754283527/st-nicolas-cage-christmas-ornaments?gpla=1&gao=1&utm_campaign=shopping_us_LemonsAreBluecom_sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=18008672&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_rfvBRCPARIsANlV66MVOv0WrOfRjaYZ3VX0Tmn-e-QPByA1Mvjrip8vCw-xUD2lM8uVFU8aAkMuEALw_wcB - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/

 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 http://toubkal-peaks.com/ 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 https://riad-laaroussa.com/ 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/  Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/