Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan takes us back to Massachusetts for the second installment of the Great Boston Trilogy. With the big blockbuster attractions behind us, Kiernan covers his personal favorite parks, museums, and universities. Warning: he does mention Harvard excessively. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Emerald Necklace Conservancy https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/ Franklin Park Zoo Remains https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/abandoned-zoo-ma/ Minuteman National Park https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm Minuteman Poster by Paul Rand https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/minute-man-35737 Arnold Arboretum https://arboretum.harvard.edu/ JFK Presidential Library Coconut https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/coconut-bearing-rescue-message-mo-634852 New England Aquarium https://www.neaq.org/ Museum of Science https://www.mos.org/ "The Alchemist" at MIT https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/alchemist MIT Great Dome http://museum.mit.edu/150/70 MIT Campus Map https://whereis.mit.edu/ Sol LeWitt at MIT https://listart.mit.edu/public-art-map/bars-color-within-squares-mit MIT Museum https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/ 3 Lies on John Harvard https://blog.dce.harvard.edu/summer/3-lies-harvard Harvard Art Museums https://harvardartmuseums.org/ Rothko at Harvard https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/watching-them-turn-off-the-rothkos Harvard Natural History Museum Glass Flowers https://hmnh.harvard.edu/glass-flowers Northlandz Trainset https://northlandz.com/ New River Gorge National Park https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/travel/national-park-new-river-gorge.html

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks to travel journalist and consumer advocate Christoper Elliott on how the pandemic has changed travel and what the next year will look like as vaccinated people start to head out on the road and into the skies again. Elliott writes for USA Today, the Washington Post, and Forbes. Plus, Kiernan sings the praises of used bookstores (don't worry—there's no actual singing.) Things we talked about in today's podcast: Christopher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriselliotts Christopher on the Web: https://chriselliotts.com/ https://www.elliott.org/ "Boston Statues" https://www.amazon.com/Boston-Statues-Katharine-Knowles/dp/0827170157 Grounds for Sculpture https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan welcomes back Amy Virshup, the editor of the New York Times Travel section. Amy and Kiernan dive deep into this year's "52 Places to Love" list and the challenges of travel journalism in the midst of a global pandemic. Things we talked about in today's podcast: NYT's "52 Places to Love" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/travel/places-to-visit-vacation.html Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-gates-of-hell-turkmenistan Slovenia's Church of the Holy Trinity https://www.istria-culture.com/en/the-holy-trinity-church-in-hrastovlje-i13

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan discuss Boston's biggest attractions, from educational walks to lovely parks, stellar museums to historic graveyards. And of course, what's a trip to Boston without taking in a baseball game at Fenway and belting out "Sweet Caroline"? Things we talked about in today's podcast: Freedom Trail https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/ Boston Common https://www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common Public Garden https://www.boston.gov/parks/public-garden Duck Statues https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/make-way-for-ducklings-statue Ether Monument https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/donate/ether-monument/ Granary Burying Ground https://www.bostonpreservation.org/advocacy-project/granary-burying-ground Old State House/Boston Massacre site https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/osh.htm Paul Revere House https://www.paulreverehouse.org/ Old North Church https://www.oldnorth.com/ USS Constitution https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ Bunker Hill Monument https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm National Park Black Heritage Trail https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm Beacon Hill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_Hill,_Boston North End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_End,_Boston Museum of Fine Arts https://www.mfa.org/ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ Symphony Hall https://www.bso.org/brands/symphony-hall/about-us/historyarchives/the-history-of-symphony-hall.aspx Little Boy saying "Wow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZetePo1VhYo Fenway Park https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/tours John Adams https://www.hbo.com/john-adams The Golden Pinecone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_State_House

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan look back on the spectacular year of 2020 and choose their top 3 favorite episodes from the archives. Ryan: Montreal: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-69-montreal/ The Grand Tour: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-80-the-grand-tour/ Socially Distanced Hiking Near NYC: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-78-socially-distanced-hiking-near-nyc/ Kiernan: Choosing a Travel Companion: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-74-choosing-a-travel-companion/ Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-88-chattanooga-lookout-mountain/ Every National Park With Conor Knighton: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-82-every-national-park-with-conor-knighton/

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through song, ornament exchanges, and outdoor light displays. Don't forget to hang up your sock! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Dyker Heights https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/dyker-heights-christmas-lights Somerville Lights Tour http://somervilleartscouncil.org/illuminationstour Peanuts at Beaumont Farms in Wallingford, CT https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Wallingford/Wallingford-News/Beaumont-Farm-holiday-light-display.html#gallery-3 Ryan's ornament for Kiernan https://www.etsy.com/listing/703955588/felt-ornament-teddy-roosevelt-theodore?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=teddy+roosevelt+ornament&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 Kiernan's ornament for Ryan https://www.fun.com/santaur-is-coming-to-town-christmas-ornament.html?mpid=223910&gclid=CjwKCAiAoOz-BRBdEiwAyuvA66UsRf8CG2dlb07N0rJ1TO8PDsVxFOfnbvKHFrJ9etInOtWhSoT9IRoCwLoQAvD_BwE Snoop Dogg and Anna Kedrick's "Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sTvdeLQsMM Lou Monte's "Dominick the Donkey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5wXojemRM

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan continue their tour of the South and spotlight Charleston's history, food scene, and standout walks. Plus, a tale of a Ghost Dog named Poogan! Things we talked about in today's podcast: Rainbow Row https://charleston.com/charleston-insider/lowcountry-lifestyles/the-captivating-history-of-rainbow-row Fort Sumter https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm Nathaniel Russell House Museum https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/nathaniel-russell-house/ Old Slave Mart Museum https://www.charleston-sc.gov/160/Old-Slave-Mart-Museum Stems & Skins https://stemsandskins.com/ Obstinate Daughter https://theobstinatedaughter.com/ Husk https://thegrocerycharleston.com/ The Grocery https://thegrocerycharleston.com/ The Ordinary https://eattheordinary.com/ Poogan's Porch https://www.poogansporch.com/ Murakami Museum https://lithub.com/a-new-library-built-in-honor-of-haruki-murakami-will-open-in-2021/ Jumbo https://www.tufts.edu/about/jumbo#:~:text=The%20tale%20of%20Tufts'%20official,a%20veritable%20mecca%20on%20campus.

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us back down south for another installment of his 30-part mini-series on the wonders of Tennessee. Ryan deems Chattanooga the "find" of his recent road trip, with highlights including Lookout Mountain, an underground waterfall, a cult-run deli, and plenty of creepy fairy tales. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Chattanooga overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga,_Tennessee Chattanooga Choo Choo song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBwmLRNLJ4 Chattanooga Choo Choo movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgmFbar83Vw Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel https://www.choochoo.com/our-story Tennessee Riverwalk https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-chattanoogas-riverwalk/ Harrison Bay State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/harrison-bay Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/may/19/yellow-delitwelve-tribes-back-spotlight-subje/471156/?bcsubid=cf4dcede-731f-4157-822e-1591f60c88ce&pbdialog=reg-wall-login-created-tfp The Funicular Ryan Ignored https://ridetheincline.com/ Ruby Falls https://www.rubyfalls.com/ Rock City https://www.seerockcity.com/ Lover's Leap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lover%27s_Leap Fairyland Caverns https://enchantedamerica.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/fairyland-caverns-rock-city-ga/ Hudson River Museum https://www.hrm.org/ Odeuropa https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/18/world/europe/europe-historic-smells.html

On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan talks to A. Kendra Greene, the author of "The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland's Most Unusual Museums." The book is not only a primer on the huge number of museums on this small island, it is a deep dive into Iceland's culture, history, and national psyche. Things we talked about in today's podcast: "The Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland's Most Unusual Museums" by A. Kendra Greene https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Whales-You-Will-Never/dp/0143135465 The Icelandic Phallological Museum https://phallus.is/en/ Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection https://www.steinapetra.is/ The Herring Era Museum http://www.sild.is/en/ NYTimes "Sizing Up the Rural-Urban Travel Divide: Who's Up and Who's Down" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/travel/rural-versus-urban-travel-pandemic.html Red Snappers https://www.beansmeats.com/product/red-snapper-frankfurts/

On this special early-release episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan learns about Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, by talking to Harvard Professor of the Study of Latin America Davíd Carrasco about the history and traditions of the holiday. Kiernan also talks to Texas Monthly writer José Ralat about pan de muerto, the festival's signature bread of the dead. How about Ryan? You know Ryan. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Professor Carrasco's video series for the Harvard Peabody Museum https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/Muertos José Ralat's "Pan de Muerto is a Cross-Cultural Taste of History" https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/tex-mexplainer-pan-de-muerto-is-a-cross-cultural-taste-of-history/ Peabody Museum's Altar https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/node/287 Catrina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Calavera_Catrina Museo Mural Diego Rivera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_Mural_Diego_Rivera Papel Picado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papel_picado Santa Muerte https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte Ay Mujer Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/AyMujer?ref=yr_purchases "Gustavo, The Shy Ghost" by Flavia Drago https://www.amazon.com/Gustavo-Shy-Ghost-Flavia-Drago/dp/1536211141