This week on the pod, Ryan takes us to El Salvador, the land of volcanoes and Bitcoin. Hear about how he almost made it inside a beautiful church and his visit to Hermit Island. Plus, what was the miniature controversy at the Kentucky State Fair?

LAST STOP

Ryan:

https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/us-news/kentucky-state-fair-removes-ribbon-winning-miniature-after-realizing-it-depicted-a-porn-set/

Kiernan:

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/vacation-rentals/most-unique-airbnb-stay-every-us-state

This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan chats with Sarah Robbins, the COO of 21C Museum Hotels, a unique chain that combines modern art and comfortable accommodations. They talk through what it takes to run both a thriving hospitality business AND a compelling art operation. Plus,

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

“North to Alaska”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoqVPcXDtUs

21C Museum Hotel

https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/

New UNESCO World Heritage Sites

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/08/02/a-roman-road-sand-dunes-and-gold-mines-these-are-the-24-new-unesco-world-heritage-sites-fo

Dems whipping airlines into shape

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/01/g-s1-14662/airline-junk-fees-family-seating-dot

This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their finest yacht-wear and head to that enclave of the rich and famous, The Hamptons. Kiernan talks about what exactly “The Hamptons” refers to, logistics of exploring there as a tourist, and a few cultural treasures hidden out among the seaside mansions.

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Hamptons Jitney

https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/

Surf Lodge

https://thesurflodge.com/

Montauk Point Lighthouse

https://montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse/

Coopers Beach

https://www.discoverlongisland.com/listing/coopers-beach/1047/

Parrish Art Museum

https://parrishart.org/

Pollock-Krasner House

https://artistshomes.org/site/pollock-krasner-house-and-study-center

Green River Cemetery

https://greenrivercemetery.org/

Museo Cacao

https://museocacao.com/

Palmero’s Breaththrough Saint

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/europe/palermo-catholic-saint-hindu-pantheon.html

Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide”

https://bookshop.org/p/books/secret-boston-an-unusual-guide-kiernan-schmitt/21037780?ean=9782361957179

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175

This week Ryan welcomes his favorite author Kiernan Schmitt to talk about Kiernan’s new guidebook “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide.” The book is a part of Jonglez Publishing’s “Secret” series, which specializes in historical oddities and way off-the-beaten-path sites fit for locals and enterprising tourists both!

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Buy “Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide”

https://bookshop.org/p/books/secret-boston-an-unusual-guide-kiernan-schmitt/21037780?ean=9782361957179

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Boston-Unusual-Guide-guides/dp/2361957175

Secret series:

https://jonglezpublishing.com/product-category/secret-guides/

Our interview with Thomas Jonglez

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-book-publisher-thomas-jonglez/id1438098925?i=1000454443728

North End Library Venice Miniature

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/diorama-of-venetian-palace

The Dutch House

https://www.redfin.com/MA/Brookline/20-Netherlands-Rd-02445/home/11461795

Arlington Street Church Tiffany Window

https://www.ascboston.org/about/building.html

Neon Williams

https://neonwilliams.com/

Forest Hills Cemetery “Neighbors” by Christopher Frost

https://www.christopherfrost.org/#/neighbors2006/

The Dodecagonal House

https://www.bostonpreservation.org/news-item/my-boston-home-dragon-jp

Jumbo’s Ashes at Tufts

https://now.tufts.edu/2014/09/22/glory-was-jumbo

BC Labyrinth

https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/memorial-labyrinth.html

Dorchester Historic Brick Collection

https://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/exhibits

Greenway Carousel

https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/08/31/greenway-carousel-grand-opening/

Puppet Free Library

https://puppetco-op.org/libraries.htm

Climate Change and Turbulence

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/climate-change-is-making-airplane-turbulence-more-common-and-severe-scientists-say-180984440/

Revere Sand Sculpting Festival

https://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gg7pYzzTUk

Ponyhenge

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/02/opinion/ponyhenge-elizabeth-graver/

Pop! Squish! Six! Uh-Oh! Cicero! Lipschitz! On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys talk about one of their favorite cities in the US: Chicago! Perched on Lake Michigan, the city offers stellar food, world-class art and natural history, and a number of easy-to-find hidden wonders.

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Chicago Architecture Tour

https://www.architecture.org/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-center-river-cruise-aboard-chicago-s-first-lady/

Tiffany Dome at Chicago Cultural Center

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html

Millennium Park

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html

The Bean

https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/

Buckingham Fountain

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain

Crown Fountain

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_s_publicartcrownfountaininmillenniumpark.html

Wrigley Field

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark

Field Museum

https://www.fieldmuseum.org/

Art Institute of Chicago

https://www.artic.edu/

Thorne Miniatures

https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms

Robie House

https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house

Hogsalt

https://www.hogsalt.com/

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-hot-dogs-chicago

Chicago Pizza

https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-chicago-pizza-restaurants

Roadside America

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/

“Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums” by Bob Eckstein

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/museum-guide-bob-eckstein-illustrator.html

On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys luxuriate in Louisville. From exploring hidden walkways to throwing back some bourbon—plus a quick stop to honor The Colonel—Ryan and Kiernan are officially Kentucky converts.

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

21C Museum Hotel
https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/louisville/

The Brown Hotel
https://www.brownhotel.com/

The Hot Brown
https://www.gotolouisville.com/blog/hot-brown/

Louisville Historic Tours
https://louisvillehistorictours.com/

Conrad-Caldwell House
https://www.conradcaldwell.org/

Louisville’s Olmsted Parks
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-loop/olmsted-parkways

Cave Hill Cemetery
https://www.cavehillcemetery.com/

Belle of Louisville Riverboat
https://www.belleoflouisville.org/

Louisville Slugger Museum
https://www.sluggermuseum.com/

Frazier History Museum
https://www.fraziermuseum.org/

Speed Art Museum
https://www.speedmuseum.org/

Proof on Main
https://proofonmain.com/

The Silver Dollar
https://www.whiskeybythedrink.com/

610 Magnolia
https://610magnolia.com/

Garage Bar
https://garageonmarket.com/

Butchertown Grocery Bakery
https://www.gotolouisville.com/directory/butchertown-grocery-bakery/

Chik’n & Mi
https://www.chiknandmi.com/

Muth’s Candies
https://muthscandy.com/

Mile Wide Beer Co.
https://milewidebeer.com/

On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys put on their hard hats, light their lanterns, and head underground! Ryan and Kiernan are fresh back from Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky—the largest cave system in the world! They have tales to tell about secret subterranean rivers, folksy rangers, and gypsum flowers that take eons to grow.

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Mammoth Cave National Park

https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm

The Cave Wars

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-kentucky-cave-wars.htm

Stephen Bishop

https://www.nps.gov/people/stephen-bishop.htm

George Morrison

https://www.nps.gov/people/george-morrison.htm

Floyd Collins

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm

Frozen Niagra

https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=335A7FB9-AA3A-4D2E-A446-C2F15F29DE5E

Historical Tour

https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=3CDB5B65-5954-49BB-A2FE-AEA32F56FC03

Gothic Avenue Tour

https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/gothic-avenue-tour-in-mammoth-cave-national-park

Grand Avenue Tour

https://www.alittletour.com/2017/06/01/grand-avenue-tour-mammoth-cave-kentucky/

All Tours

https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cave-tours.htm

Book Tours here

https://recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234640

Cave City

https://cavecity.com/

Wigwam Village

https://historicwigwamvillage.com/

This week on “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” we revisit the November 2022 episode on Richmond, Virginia. It was Ryan and Kiernan's first overnight trip together (staying in separate hotels, of course)! They discuss museums, historic homes, graves, Presidents, and plenty about the Civil War. They also share their restaurant recommendations and uncover a standout hidden treasure in a National Park!

The American Civil War Museum

https://acwm.org/

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

https://vmfa.museum

John Marshall House

https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/john-marshall-house/

Hollywood Cemetery

https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/

Maggie Walker House

https://www.nps.gov/mawa/index.htm

Society of Cincinnati

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

Virginia State Capitol

http://virginiacapitol.gov/index.php/tours/

Statue of George Washington

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_George_Washington_(Houdon)

James Madison’s Montpelier

https://www.montpelier.org/

Paul Jennings

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Jennings_(slave)

Eater’s Richmond List

https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bars-restaurants-bakeries-richmond-dining-guide

Barcode

https://www.barcoderva.com/

Triple Crossing Brewery

https://triplecrossing.com/

Emily Dickinson’s House

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/28/arts/design/emily-dickinson-museum-renovation.html