Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast
Episodes
Spain's Andalusian Costa del Sol
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out Of Office, Ryan and Kiernan explore Spain's Costa del Sol, from Málaga's layered history of Roman and Moorish influence to Marbella'...
Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan takes us to one of Europe's greatest natural treasures: Plitvice Lake National Park in Croatia...
National Park Match Making
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 z...
Sheltering In Place in Puerto Vallarta
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 O...
Return Trip: Skiing for the Skeptical
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Most Memorable Food Experiences
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New York Times Editor Stephen Hiltner on the "52 Places to Go in 2026"
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your First Trip To Madrid
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Christmas Spectacular Eight
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
Christmas Book Gift Recommendations 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Boys unwrap their favorite book picks for the holiday season — from globe-trotting history to wild presidential tales to the secret l...
Plymouth and the Mayflower II
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Our Favorite Museum Heists
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, the boys dive into their favorite museum heists, from Boston to Bogotá.
Cruising Life with Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast." Kiernan talks to Richard Fain who served as CEO of Royal Caribbean for 33 years. Richard ...
Theodore Roosevelt Sites
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys discuss historic homes and parks related to Kiernan's favorite President, Theodore Roos...
6 Lesser Known Museums We Love
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan and Ryan travel the world over to share our favorite obscure museums. From Kuala Lumpur to...
Detroit 201
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan loads up the family and heads to sunny Detroit. On our previous Detroit episode (Epi 153),...
Guatapé, Colombia
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to Guatapé, Colombia, land of big rocks and little zócalos, with an interview with...
Festivals All Over The World
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan chats with Daniel Stables, the author of the new book "Fiesta", which chronicles Daniel's jour...
Traveling with Children Part 1
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," a listener request! Kiernan offers tips, tricks, watch-outs, and must-dos when traveling with children...
Souvenirs (Return Trip to Episode #8)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan has been laid low with an exotic Mexican stomach bug, so this week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys are revisiting an old favorite:...
First Trip to Rome (Part 2)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys continue their discussion of must-see museums, churches, and curiosities in Rome. Plus, you'l...
Your First Trip To Paris
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiernan takes us to the City of Lights—Paris!—for a magical trip from French Impressionists to the gargoyles of Notre Dame. Plus, how to read stai...
Your First Trip To Paris
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiernan takes us to the City of Lights—Paris!—for a magical trip from French Impressionists to the gargoyles of Notre Dame. Plus, how to read stai...
Last-Min Summer Trip Planning
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys share their insider knowledge on how to lock down fantastic trips and deals even if you're a ...
Romania 101
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us to Romania—visiting Bucharest, Brașov, and Cluj-Napoca. Expect puppets, dictator mansio...
First Trip to Rome (Part 1)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys treat the ancient aqueducts like a flume ride and splash right into Rome! Kiernan and Rya...
Rick Steves is BACK for Episode 200!
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys celebrate the pod's 200th episode with travel icon Rick Steves! Kiernan chats with Rick...
Day Tripping from Santiago, Chile
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us on three day trips from Santiago, Chile. First is Valparaíso, a coastal city known ...
Krakow, Poland
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys head to Krakow, the intellectual heart of Poland. The city is home to beautiful churches,...
Vatican City
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys Catholic out hard. In celebration of Lent, "Conclave," and a Catholic Jubilee Year, Kiern...
Berlin Museums
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan offers an overview of Berlin's museums, highlighting a few of his favorites, from the story o...
NYT Editor Stephen Hiltner on the "52 Places to Go in 2025"
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Santiago, Chile
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan takes us south to Santiago, Chile, where he rides up a funicular and down a cable car to see the Vi...
Skiing for the Skeptical
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys talk about their holiday breaks and discuss why ski trips are well-worth the expense and steep ...
Christmas Spectacular Seven
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys celebrate the season with discussions of the Immaculate Conception (it's not what Ryan thinks),...
Monterrey, Mexico
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan recaps his recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico, covering highlights from the scenic River Walk to an i...
Star Wars Museum Creator Steve Sansweet
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan talks with one of the greatest Star Wars collectors of all time: Steve Sansweet. Steve is the ...
Being a Woman Airline Pilot in the 1980s with Stephanie Wallach
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan talks with Stephanie Wallach, one of the first women to break into the world of commercial av...
Graveyards
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys embrace Spooktober by sharing their favorite graveyards. Plus, there's an update on frien...
Secrets of a Modern-Day Travel Agent
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan chats with Rory, a travel agent, about why people still use agents in 2024 and what it's like booking tickets for Andrew Scott. ...
Travelin' Music
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and Ryan chat about the deep connections between music and travel, including how a well-chosen...
El Salvador 101
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What is a Museum Hotel?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
The Hamptons
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
"Secret Boston" with Kiernan Schmitt
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
First Trip to Chicago
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Louisville, Kentucky
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys luxuriate in Louisville. From exploring hidden walkways to throwing back some bourbon—...
Mammoth Cave National Park
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Richmond, Virginia (Return Trip)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," we revisit the November 2022 episode on Richmond, Virginia. It was Ryan and Kiernan's ...
Flight Attendant Secrets
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan chats with "Jade," a flight attendant for a US airline, about the high-flying lifestyle and...
Guatemala
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan leads us through highlights from his trip to Guatemala—museums of Guatemala City, the ...
Traveling For Concerts (Taylor's version)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan interviews Emma Weissmann on the boom of concert travel led by Taylor Swift. Plus, Kiernan ...
Italian Cuisine Expert Fred Plotkin is BACK!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan digs in on regional Italian cuisine with one of the show's most interesting guests ever:...
Trip Planning With ChatGPT
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan grades ChatGPT, evaluating its organization of three weekend getaways. Ryan shares tips ...
Italian cuisine expert Fred Plotkin
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan interviews one of the show's most interesting guests ever: opera and Italian cuisine exp...
Buenos Aires 101
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan ventures to Buenos Aires and shares his top neighborhood picks, eats too much steak, and em...
James Beard Foundation Awards
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan speaks with Dawn Padmore, Vice President of Awards at the James Beard Foundation, about the...
NYT Travel Editor Amy Virshup Talks 52 Places In 2024
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan talks to Amy Virshup, the Travel Editor of the New York Times, about the paper's just re...
Stowe, Vermont
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys revisit their 2023 Travel New Year's Resolutions, set down some new ambitions, respond ...
Christmas Spectacular Six
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your nog, it's the annual OOO Christmas Spectacular where the boys put aside their passports to focus on Santa's operational efficiencies and Ses...
Guayaquil, Ecuador
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, join Ryan as he explores Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Discover a Millennial Malecon, delve into miniature history museums ...
Shakespeare Travel for the Big Folio 400
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pub...
Bear Safety
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Nat...
Ryan's Adventure In Bahía Solano, Colombia
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan as he recounts his recent adventure in Bahía Solano, Colombia. Encounter tall, handsome motorcycle drivers, majestic whales, Colombian Huck...
Rick Steves!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
National Park "Field Trip" with WashPo's Lillian Cunningham
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Kiernan talks to Washington Post journalist and podcaster Lillian Cunningham about her fantastic 5-episode National Park podca...
Watching Movies on Airplanes
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Kiernan and Ryan discuss their sometimes divergent philosophies of what makes a perfect airplane movie, the best thing to do w...
Panama
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Ryan takes us between two oceans to Panama. Pirates, Teddy Roosevelt, and propeller planes: what more could you want in an epi...
First Trip to New York
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the boys make recommendations for their favorite city in the world: New York City! NYC has SO MUCH to do it can be overwhelmin...
Nashville (Return Trip)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join the boys as they take you back to Nashville, Tennessee, reliving their December 2019 episode to the Music City. Original Nashville Epi...
America's Favorite Tourist Attractions, Based on Millions of Reviews
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys discuss the viral article on the most popular tourist attractions in the United States from HawaiianIslands.com with Brittany Mend...
The Case for Travel
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys debate a recent New Yorker article arguing against travel! Things we talk about in this...
Denali National Park
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Kiernan takes us deep into the wilds of Alaska to visit one of the greats: Denali National Park. He talks us through sled dog ...
Detroit 101
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Ryan and Kiernan head to Motor City to talk Motown, Coney dogs, and Diego Rivera. Ryan also sits down with Melody Baetens, The...
North America's 50 Best Bars
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Mark Sansom, Content Director for North America's 50 Best Bars, to talk about this year's 50 Best Bars in ...
First Trip to London
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the boys right a major wrong: in over 150 episodes, they've never done an episode on London for first-timers! England's capita...
We Design an Airport
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the show turns 150! The boys reminisce, compare themselves to Sisyphus, and talk about their dee...
Quito, Ecuador
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," get ready for some high-altitude exploration as Ryan takes us to Quito! Learn about Simon Boliva...
Glamping with Kevin Ferguson
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan speaks with glamping entrepreneur Kevin Ferguson, cofounder of Starlight Haven, a...
Congaree National Park
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Kiernan takes us to one of the least populated (and most atmospheric!) national parks: Congaree in South Carolina. Bald cypres...
Luis Barragán's Mexico City
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and Ryan explore the colorful world of acclaimed Mexican architect Luis Barragán and hi...
NYT 52 Places to Go in 2023
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and Ryan celebrate the release of the New York Times's annual "52 Places to Go" list. Pl...
Oaxaca City 101
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan takes us on a journey to Oaxaca City, the home of mezcal and loads of Catholic Churches—a...
Christmas Spectacular Five
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office," the boys make merry and chat through the top NYC Christmas trees. Plus, Louis Armstrong spies a Christmas creep! Stop Po...
New Haven
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan takes us on a tour of his home turf: New Haven, Connecticut! It's all apizza (a-BEETZ!), fake ...
Obscure Museums of London Part 1 (Return Trip)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan takes us back to London to explore the wild and wacky world of small and odd museums. Forget t...
Asunción, Paraguay
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan recaps his recent trip to Asunción, Paraguay. He talks museums, restaurants, a scaffolded pink p...
Gaudí's Barcelona (Return Trip)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," it ain't Barcelona without Gaudí, and it ain't a podcast without Ryan and Kiernan. The boys highlight...
Richmond, Virginia
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan and Kiernan recap a momentous occasion: their first overnight trip together! (Separate hotels.) T...
Lesser Known National Parks (Return Trip)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan gets an excuse to listen to himself reminisce about all the best Lesser Known National Parks. ...
Haunted Places
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special Halloween episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their top picks for (supposedly) haunted places t...
Bogota, Colombia
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, we head back to Colombia! Ryan talks about his recent trip to Bogota, from a chocolate handwash to...
Foods of the Islamic World with Anissa Helou (Return Trip)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," we take another listen to one of Kiernan's favorite interviews—cookbook author and food writer Aniss...
Medellín, Colombia (Return Trip To Episode 68)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for next week's new episode on Bogota, Colombia, Ryan takes us back to episode 68 of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, '' which explore...
Star Wars at Disney
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Star Wars enthusiast Kiernan puts on his Jedi robes and communes through The Force with Jimmy Mac, hos...
Bhutan (Return Trip to Episode #23)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan recounts his travels in the secluded mountain kingdom of Bhutan, which just last week re...
Pittsburgh 101
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan transports us to a magical land filled with ketchup rivers and museums of miniatures. No, n...
Iceland is a Niceland (Return Trip to Episode #9)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," the boys take a return trip to Episode #9 to discuss one of Kiernan's top travel destinations: I...
Recreation.gov with Lauren Sloss
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Kiernan and journalist Lauren Sloss talk through the ups and many downs of Recreation.gov, the o...
Historic Houses In America (Return Trip to Episode #4)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Out Of Office, the boys take a return trip to episode #4, Historic Houses In America, from October 2018. Visiting a good historic h...