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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williwaw

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 Ryanhttps://etsy.me/2AaiwhV

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 https://theodoreroosevelt.com/amazon-river-expedition/ https://theamericansongster.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMokBr9cTxM

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: https://creativeaction.network/collections/publication/products/see-america-2019-wall-calendar   Milk Street Subscription: https://www.177milkstreet.com/subscribe   Unexpected Gift Cards: https://www.airbnb.com/gift https://www.opentable.com/gifts   Moscow Mule Carry-on Cocktail Kit: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/moscow-mule-carry-on-cocktail-kit   Personalized Leather Luggage Tag: https://www.etsy.com/listing/279881940/personalized-custom-leather-luggage-tags?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&awc=6220_1543330074_0a5f039408f72bf02e54ab189215d1bf&utm_content=272513   Steel Cut Map Wall Art and Ornaments: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CutMaps?ref=l2-shopheader-name   EPICKA Universal Travel Power Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/EPICKA-Universal-Travel-Adapter-Power/dp/B078S3M2NX?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAINYWQL7SPW7D7JCA&tag=aboutcom02tripsavvy-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B078S3M2NX&ascsubtag=4136335%7Cgoogle.com%7C%7C%7C74%2C85%2C73%7C1%7C   Vintage Airline Bag-Tag Art: https://20x200.com/collections/lisa-congdon/products/lisa-congdon-day-256-vintage-airline-tags     Anchor Portable Battery: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B0194WDVHI/ref=zg_bs_7073960011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YQ95YRWTM3N6FCEC6J1A   Allbirds Eye Mask https://www.allbirds.com/products/bird-mask?size=one-size

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/ https://visitreykjavik.is/hellisheidi-power-plant-geothermal-energy-exhibition https://www.amazon.com/Home-Carson-Ellis/dp/0763665290/ref=asc_df_0763665290/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312105353883&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5595894974095100972&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001999&hvtargid=pla-433800418723&psc=1   https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/03/nyregion/hot-duck-mandarin-central-park.html  

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/  

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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Crumlin_Road https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8SXGKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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

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.

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