Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

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/

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 https://www.strandbooks.com/ 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 http://www.harvard.com/ 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 https://pendulo.com/ London: Gay's the Word https://www.facebook.com/gaystheword/ London: Daunt Books https://dauntbooks.co.uk/ Cannonballing Cross Country https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a30085091/these-guys-just-drove-an-e63-amg-across-america-in-a-record-27-hours-25-minutes/?utm_source=digg&utm_medium=email 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 - 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 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 - 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 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: Switzerland and the European Union https://www.americanswiss.org/resources_and_publications/switzerland-and-the-european-union/ "Tripped Up" on New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/15/reader-center/travel-sarah-firshein-tripped-up-columnist.html The Montreal Convention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Convention Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Benefits https://www.chase.com/card-benefits/sapphirereserve/travel Privatizing the Parks https://www.outsideonline.com/2404058/interior-department-privatizing-campgrounds-plan Jason Polan's American Museum of Natural History https://20x200.com/collections/jason-polan - 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 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 https://www.darksky.org/ Valerie & Valise https://www.valisemag.com/ Space Tourism Guide https://spacetourismguide.com/ "The Universe" https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/the-universe-1 The Dali Museum https://thedali.org/ UM Libraries "Cleared to Land: The Records of Pan American Airways, Inc." https://scholar.library.miami.edu/digital/exhibits/show/panamerican/digitization - Listen to past episodes at: https://outofofficepod.com/ - Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/