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 aviation in America. Plus, Kiernan faces an unfortunate bout of gate lice.

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Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/business/american-airlines-line-cutters.html

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/welcome-aboard

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 friend of the pod Rick Steves’ health and some Boston travel tips from Kiernan.

Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:

UPDATE RICK STEVES HEALTH

https://x.com/ricksteves/status/1843844907833950542?s=46

Our Share Of The Night By Mariana Enriquez

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Share-Night-Mariana-Enriquez/dp/0451495144

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. Plus, Kiernan talks about his new job as a Boston tour guide.

Things We Talked About In This Week’s Episode:

Last Stop

Ryan:
https://www.businessinsider.com/avoid-visa-mistake-no-middle-name-almost-ruined-trip

Kiernan: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/europe/westminster-abbey-bronte-plaque-accent-marks.html

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 song can be the ideal souvenir. They also dig into how much Ryan prepares for each episode. Plus, Norwegian Children’s Music!

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Rick Steves endorses Kamala:

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4878714-rick-steves-endorses-harris/

Travel therapy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905121025.htm

”Earth Room’

https://www.diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/walter-de-maria-the-new-york-earth-room-new-york-united-states/

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/