# Travel Is Back: 8 Minutes. One Destination. Let's Go! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686.md RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4952649/episodes/feed Official site: https://www.podpage.com/travel-is-back/ Author: Caloroga Shark Media / Travel Guides and Tips Episodes: 196 ## Resource “very week, Johnny Mac takes you somewhere worth going. From the fog-draped coast of the Pacific Northwest to the neon-lit stretch of Route 66, from Hawaiian volcanoes to New England in full autumn flame — this is travel writing for people who actually travel. No luxury resorts, no sponsored content, no fluff. Just the real story of a place, told in a way that makes you want to book a flight before the episode ends. Eight minutes. One destination. Let's go.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! Our Travel Store with links and deals CLICK HERE Popular episodes include San Diego, Chicago, Nashville, Montreal and Las Vegas. In some episodes, AI has been used to help refine the intinerary. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686.md ## Episodes - [195. Sedona, Arizona - Red Rock Vistas and Spiritual Vortices](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/195-sedona-arizona-red-rock-vistas-and-spiritual-vortices) — 2026-06-17T11:33:31+00:00 - [194. Asheville, North Carolina - Blue Ridge Adventures, Craft Beer Bliss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/194-asheville-north-carolina-blue-ridge-adventures-craft-beer-bliss) — 2026-06-14T13:02:46+00:00 - [193. Gulf Shores, Alabama - Sun-kissed Shores and Southern Charm Awaits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/193-gulf-shores-alabama-sun-kissed-shores-and-southern-charm-awaits) — 2026-06-10T11:25:06+00:00 - [192. Cape Cod, Massachusetts - Whispers of Waves and Coastal Charm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/192-cape-cod-massachusetts-whispers-of-waves-and-coastal-charm) — 2026-06-07T12:57:18+00:00 - [191. Outer Banks, North Carolina - Secrets of Sand, Surf, and Serenity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/191-outer-banks-north-carolina-secrets-of-sand-surf-and-serenity) — 2026-05-31T10:07:10+00:00 - [190. Bend, Oregon - Nature's Playground: Adventure Awaits in Bend](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/190-bend-oregon-nature-s-playground-adventure-awaits-in-bend) — 2026-05-24T12:01:18+00:00 - [189. Olympic Peninsula, Washington - Nature's Majesty: Discovering Olympic Peninsula Wonders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/189-olympic-peninsula-washington-nature-s-majesty-discovering-olympic-peninsula-wonders) — 2026-05-17T12:19:34+00:00 - [188. Columbia River Gorge - Nature's Masterpiece: Waterfalls and Wonders Await](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/188-columbia-river-gorge-nature-s-masterpiece-waterfalls-and-wonders-await) — 2026-05-10T12:22:57+00:00 - [187. Portland, Oregon - Discovering Portland: Quirky Vibes and Nature's Embrace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/187-portland-oregon-discovering-portland-quirky-vibes-and-nature-s-embrace) — 2026-05-03T12:14:16+00:00 - [186. Baltimore from Fell's Point to Fort McHenry - Harbor Stories: History and Heartbeat Unveiled](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/186-baltimore-from-fell-s-point-to-fort-mchenry-harbor-stories-history-and-heartbeat-unveiled) — 2026-05-02T21:39:28+00:00 - [185. Big Bear California in Summer and Fall: Alpine Slides and Yellow Hoodies - Chasing Colors and Thrills in Big Bear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/185-big-bear-california-in-summer-and-fall-alpine-slides-and-yellow-hoodies-chasing-colors-and-thrills-in-big-bear) — 2025-12-14T08:05:07+00:00 - [184. The Road to Big Bear - Conquering California's Switchbacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/184-the-road-to-big-bear-conquering-california-s-switchbacks) — 2025-12-07T08:05:08+00:00 - [183. Venice California - Canals, Creativity, and Abbot Kinney (Los Angeles)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/183-venice-california-canals-creativity-and-abbot-kinney-los-angeles) — 2025-11-30T08:05:08+00:00 - [182. Los Angeles - Grand Central Market: Downtown LA's Beating Heart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/182-los-angeles-grand-central-market-downtown-la-s-beating-heart) — 2025-11-23T20:50:04+00:00 - [181. Channel Islands - California's Forgotten Wilderness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/181-channel-islands-california-s-forgotten-wilderness) — 2025-11-16T08:05:08+00:00 - [180. Solvang California - Denmark in the California Sun](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/180-solvang-california-denmark-in-the-california-sun) — 2025-11-09T05:45:47+00:00 - [179. California's Road to Solvang - Mountains, Lakes, and Highway 154](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/179-california-s-road-to-solvang-mountains-lakes-and-highway-154) — 2025-11-02T08:10:07+00:00 - [178. The Funk Zone After Dark: Santa Barbara's Creative Soul - Exploring Nighttime Wonders of Santa Barbara](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/178-the-funk-zone-after-dark-santa-barbara-s-creative-soul-exploring-nighttime-wonders-of-santa-barbara) — 2025-10-26T07:06:27+00:00 - [177. Santa Barbara by Day: California's Perfect In-Between - Sun-Kissed Shores and Serene Mountains Await](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/177-santa-barbara-by-day-california-s-perfect-in-between-sun-kissed-shores-and-serene-mountains-await) — 2025-10-19T07:06:32+00:00 - [176. Back to Catalina Island (Los Angeles - California)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/176-back-to-catalina-island-los-angeles-california) — 2025-07-13T07:05:08+00:00 - [175. Redwood National and State Parks - Among the Giants](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/175-redwood-national-and-state-parks-among-the-giants) — 2025-07-06T07:05:08+00:00 - [174. Yosemite National Park - Cathedral of Stone and Water](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/174-yosemite-national-park-cathedral-of-stone-and-water) — 2025-06-29T07:05:07+00:00 - [173. Great Smoky Mountains National Park - America's Most Beloved Wilderness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/173-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-america-s-most-beloved-wilderness) — 2025-06-22T07:05:07+00:00 - [172. Joshua Tree National Park - Where Two Deserts Meet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/172-joshua-tree-national-park-where-two-deserts-meet) — 2025-06-15T07:05:08+00:00 - [171. Grand Canyon National Park - The Great Abyss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/171-grand-canyon-national-park-the-great-abyss) — 2025-06-08T07:05:07+00:00 - [170. Glacier National Park - Crown of the Continent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/170-glacier-national-park-crown-of-the-continent) — 2025-06-01T07:05:07+00:00 - [169. Death Valley National Park: Beautiful Desolation - Whispers of Silence in a Harsh Landscape](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-is-back-8-minutes-one-destination-let-s-go-4903686/169-death-valley-national-park-beautiful-desolation-whispers-of-silence-in-a-harsh-landscape) — 2025-05-25T07:05:07+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. A page view does not automatically enqueue transcription.