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Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast A Travel Podcast
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4.7 • 261 Ratings
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Out of Office is a travel podcast hosted by us, Ryan Davis and Kiernan Schmitt. From early childhood, we were each infected with a serious case of wanderlust (among other things.)
We define travel broadly, from local day trips to high-flyin’ overseas adventures. Every episode, we dig into one topic—ranging from the serious to the silly, the practical to the outlandish—and give advice on how to get out there and explore the world.
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
This week on the pod, join Ryan as he explores Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Discover a Millennial Malecon, delve into miniature history museums teeming with pirates, and encounter feral iguanas. Also, stay tuned as Kiernan learns what a chameleon is.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Quito Episode: https://outofofficepod.com/podcast/episode-149-quito-ecuador/
https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-crime-cocaine-fernando-villavicencio-4f96684926c2600e2483373555a7cf42
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malec%C3%B3n_2000
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/pacific-coast-and-lowlands/guayaquil/attractions/museo-en-miniatura-guayaquil-en-la-historia/a/poi-sig/1504404/363353
https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Casa-Juli%C3%A1n.html
https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Ecuador/Guayaquil/Mikka.html
The Last Stop:
Ryan: Z-Food in Quito (https://zfoodquito.com/)
Kiernan: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/us/death-valley-lake.html
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Shakespeare Travel for the Big Folio 400
This week on the pod, Kiernan takes us to merry old England to visit sites related to William Shakespeare in honor of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio. Without the Folio, we would likely have lost half—HALF!—of Shakespeare’s plays. Libraries around the world will be hosting special events throughout the year, and there’s never been a better time to head to the theatre!
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Ryan’s OTHER podcast Red Pen
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-pen-a-grammar-podcast/id1658608663
Folio 400
https://folio400.com/where-are-they/
Panda Diplomacy
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/us/politics/panda-zoo-china.html
Atlanta Zoo
https://zooatlanta.org/activity-type/wild-encounters/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAu9yqBhBmEiwAHTx5pxOo1X0nXLy7cGyxIpUqgR-UgVVrsz2trHpg2aUUxlotA-4Pp-j6_hoCQtEQAvD_BwE
NYer article about Panda Mating
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/02/bears-do-it
Folio anniversary write-ups we like
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/books/review/shakespeares-first-folio-turns-400.html
https://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2023/november/the-first-folio-at-400
Misc:
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/theater-floorboards-shakespeare-uncovered-2376341
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Bear Safety
On this week’s episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” Kiernan teaches Ryan how to protect himself from bears, and not the Fire Island-type.
National Parks Bear Safety
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/idkt_bears.htm
Bear Spray
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/species/livingwithwildlife/bears/pdfs/bear_spray_what_you_should_know.pdf
Critter Gitter Sensor
https://crittergittersensor.com/
Futuro House
https://www.wboc.com/news/kent-county-futuro-house-nears-national-historic-register-landing/article_44c49dca-6e0d-11ee-a74d-671f80e01aed.html?fbclid=IwAR3h371CgsAgIFynOBhO9yJhGHkOMC4XOaVIjCiTp8lnoGzdbNGnyTFCAP4
Ark Encounter
https://arkencounter.com/
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Ryan's Adventure In Bahía Solano, Colombia
Join Ryan as he recounts his recent adventure in Bahía Solano, Colombia. Encounter tall, handsome motorcycle drivers, majestic whales, Colombian Huck Finns, and baby turtles. Don’t miss Ryan's many exhilarating experiences crossing multiple bridges.
Things We Talked About in Today's Episode:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ooopodcast/
Airbnb:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/917672623315797476?source_impression_id=p3_1697708123_XGHn8l8m1zAwtWd6
Turtles:
https://www.instagram.com/tortugasdelpacifico/
Coolest Bar In Town:
https://www.utriahostel.com/
The Bitch:
https://www.amazon.com/Bitch-Pilar-Quintana/dp/164286059X -
Rick Steves!
In honor of the “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast” 5 year anniversary, Kiernan landed a big interview: travel luminary Rick Steves. Rick has been THE dream guest for the boys since Day 1 and he’s finally here in studio. Kiernan and Rick talk European sightseeing, the ins-and-outs of travel book writing, and why Portugal is better than Orlando, FL.
Is it the end of The Quest for Rick Steves or the beginning of The Great Kiernan-Rick Bromance?
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
Everything Rick Steves
https://www.ricksteves.com/
Rick Steves’ Europe Season 12
https://www.ricksteves.com/tv-programmers/season/twelve
The Last Stop:
Stuff You Should Know: Night of the Grizzlies
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/night-of-the-grizzlies/id278981407?i=1000630016148
Banff Grizzly Deaths
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/02/1203036630/bear-attack-couple-dies-canada-banff -
National Park “Field Trip” with WashPo’s Lillian Cunningham
On this week’s episode, Kiernan talks to Washington Post journalist and podcaster Lillian Cunningham about her fantastic 5-episode National Park podcast “Field Trip.” They talk about environmental disasters, how Native American communities relate to the Parks, and the challenges of making audio stories about highly visual landscapes. Plus, RYAN VISITS BOSTON.
Things we talk about in this week’s episode:
“Field Trip”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/field-trip/
“Presidential”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/podcasts/presidential/
Rich Men North of Richmond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro
Spoke in Somerville
http://www.spokewinebar.com/
Chez Baldwin
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/chez-baldwin
Plum Island
https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/
Bob Lobster
https://boblobster.com/
Customer Reviews
Map please
Love the podcast, went to Norway and Colombia recently and really enjoyed the Colombian episodes, don’t know if there are Norway episodes. This inspired my thought. I think it would be super awesome if there could be an interactive map on your website where someone could click a country or region and it would list all of the episodes that talk about that country or region. I think it would be great for travel preparation and inspiration! Thanks.
Fun and informative
I have been looking for a travel podcast that fills in the week between Rick Steves episodes for quite some time and never found one to be worthwhile — that is until I discovered OOO (ooh-OOH-ooh). They feature many interesting destinations (if you like Mexico City or Boston, are you in for a treat!), and their good natured banter is a load of fun. I sometimes laugh out load during my workout (which is when I listen), which gets me some looks! The only slightly disconcerting thing is that we embark on this journey each episode on a plane and then disembark, at The Last Stop, from a train 😜! Seriously, it is entertaining and informative — I love the show!
Fun listen for travel lovers!
I stumbled upon this podcast and have really enjoyed it! There’s a ton of great recommendations, from what to do in Panama City to little gold nuggets like the Wikipedia list of post office murals (will be looking out for these!). Big fan of the destination episodes, so keep those coming :)