Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

This week the boys discuss the art and philosophy of that most time-honored, hallowed of emails: the Out of Office autoresponse. The main takeaway: avoid whimsy at all costs. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208076 http://www.gaytours.ru/ https://www.getmailbird.com/out-of-office-message-templates/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7702913.stm

This episode the boys kick the tires of 4 translation apps and talk about how to solve the Translator-Babysitter Conundrum. Plus, we learn about the time Ryan decided to be Greek Orthodox. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/triplingo/id596556793?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waygo-chinese-japanese-and-korean-translator/id496038103?mt=8 https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/vbaxka/how-this-illinois-burger-king-has-defied-the-global-chain-with-the-same-name

This week the boys reveal their 8 proven remedies for post-vacation depression. Plus, you’ll hear Ryan’s New Year’s resolution and why Kiernan now considers himself a through-and-through Zhoug Dude. Things we talked about in today’s episode: https://www.nps.gov/gegr/index.htm https://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/4116 https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression

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/