Co-hosted by Ryan Davis and Kiernan Schmitt, Out of Office: A Travel Podcast delivers intellectual exploration through detailed audio guides and industry expert interviews. The duo bridges the gap between traditional tourism and cultural immersion, regularly collaborating with New York Times editor Stephen Hiltner on the annual 52 Places to Go coverage. Their programming provides deep dives into global destinations, such as their First Trip To series which offers foundational advice for cities like Paris, Rome, and Madrid. The hosts demonstrate high industry authority through high-level discussions with figures like Royal Caribbean chairman Richard Fain and travel expert Rick Steves. A recent milestone for the production included the release of their 200th episode, featuring an anniversary return appearance by Rick Steves. Their approach blends historical context with practical logistics, covering topics from the complexities of traveling with children to the nuances of museum hotels and international festivals.