National Park Match Making
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan recommends national parks for you to visit this summer, based on your preferences. Looking for zero crowds? Yearning for high-adrenaline action? Searching for variety? KPS unleashes his NPS knowledge. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: Kiernan on NPR National Parks of the Pacific Northwest State Parks with Peter Kujawinski Things from up children’s noses Burning PA Town https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/centralia-pennsylvania-rebirth
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Sheltering In Place in Puerto Vallarta
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks about sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico during the 2026 Jalisco Operation.
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Return Trip: Skiing for the Skeptical
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week, as Kiernan is skiing in real life and Ryan is freshly back from Puerto Vallarta, Out of Office: A Travel Podcast takes a return trip. The boys talk about their holiday breaks and discuss why ski trips are well worth the expense and the steep learning curve. Plus, Ryan has a onesie. Here’s what we cover in this episode: NYT on European Skiing Beaver Creek Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire
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Most Memorable Food Experiences
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week on the pod, the boys talk about their favorite food experiences, from Peru to Dubai, with a little Eastern Shore of Maryland thrown in. Plus, learn which European cities are the most densely packed and perfect for traveling on foot. LAST STOP: Ryan: Kiernan:
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New York Times Editor Stephen Hiltner on the “52 Places to Go in 2026”
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan chats with Stephen Hiltner, the New York Times editor in charge of this year’s “52 Places to Go in 2026.” Stephen walks us through this year’s top picks and themes. Here’s what we cover in this episode: “52 Places to Go in 2026” “Top 10 Reader Favorites from our ‘52 Places to Go’ List”
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Your First Trip To Madrid
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
Ryan’s guide to a perfect Madrid weekend, whether Salvador Dalí is your thing or not. Museums, parks, palaces, and the restaurants you should avoid, with plenty of great food instead. Eat Here:
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Christmas Spectacular Eight
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
On this year’s Christmas Spectacular episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan hang up their socks and trade merry greetings. They discuss the official death of the Ugly Ornament Competition, the history of British Christmas crackers (no, they’re not crackers), and their favorite Christmas tunes (including a Ryan original).. And for the Anglophiles out there, the boys sing the praises of one of the US’s best importers of British goods, happily located right in Acton, MA. Things we talked about in today’s podcast: The Bee’s Knees British Imports ...
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Christmas Book Gift Recommendations 2025
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week, The Boys unwrap their favorite book picks for the holiday season — from globe-trotting history to wild presidential tales to the secret life of gas stations in the American South. They also dig into new national park surcharges for foreign visitors. The Books: “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States” by Sarah Vowell — “Bolívar: American Liberator” by Marie Arana — “The Magician” by Colm Tóibín — “Wilderness Warrior: TR and the Crusade for America” by Douglas Brinkley — “Rightful Heritage: FDR and the Land for America” by Douglas...
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Plymouth and the Mayflower II
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan talks to Richard Stone, author of “Project Mayflower.” Things we discussed on today’s episode: “Project Mayflower” book Plimoth Patuxet Museums Plymouth Rock Pilgrim Hall Museum Sail250 Green-Wood Cemetery New Yorker article
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Our Favorite Museum Heists
Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
This week on the pod, the boys dive into their favorite museum heists, from Boston to Bogotá.
info_outlineOn this year’s Christmas Spectacular episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan hang up their socks and trade merry greetings. They discuss the official death of the Ugly Ornament Competition, the history of British Christmas crackers (no, they’re not crackers), and their favorite Christmas tunes (including a Ryan original).. And for the Anglophiles out there, the boys sing the praises of one of the US’s best importers of British goods, happily located right in Acton, MA.
Things we talked about in today’s podcast:
The Bee’s Knees British Imports
https://www.thebeeskneesbritishimports.com/
V&A Museum history of Christmas crackers
https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-christmas-cracker?srsltid=AfmBOopqIG_oE9tXOOtQdsUnnRHXaOH8bPLkOiNC52C9XAlXv0hzY_Kf
“Have Yourself an Out of Office Christmas”
https://www.mureka.ai/song-detail/WX3PuAjGnrbg8mx41mThs2?is_from_share=1
“Scrooge” from the Muppets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULaNvmjZWxg