Travel Is Back: 8 Minutes. One Destination. Let's Go!
Caloroga Shark Media / Travel Guides and Tips“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 befor... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & TravelLeisure | |||
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Travel Is Back episode 187. Johnny Mac heads to Portland, Oregon.
Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco re... more
Travel Is Back episode 186. Johnny Mac takes you to Baltimore — the port city that quietly defies every expectation. From the cobblestone streets of Fells Point to the crab houses of Locust Point, the Walters Art Museum to Fort McHenry, Baltimore is ... more
Experience Big Bear Lake when the snow melts and the mountains open up for summer recreation. Johnny Mac rides the Alpine Slide (and survives the lines), finds the perfect yellow hoodie at the local running store, indulges in ice cream at North Pole ... more
Some drives are destinations themselves. Johnny Mac tackles California State Route 18, the mountain road that climbs nearly 5,000 feet in thirty miles using switchbacks so numerous that counting them becomes futile. Experience the challenge of the Ri... more
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Johnny, what a wonderful idea this is. I have MS and don’t travel. But I love traveling, and I miss it so, so much. And your telling puts me right there. I enjoy your pods from where I’ve been, and where I haven’t.
Nicely done. I’m gonna promote the f$(k out of this!
Susan
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Eight-minute travel sketches spotlight real destinations with a focus on authentic storytelling over glossy luxury. Each episode spotlights a single place, delivering vivid sensory detail, practical notes, and a travel-ready vibe that makes listeners want to book a trip. The host firms up a no-nonsense stance—no sponsor fluff, just the place, its character, and how to experience it. Highlights across recent episodes include diverse locations like scenic coastal towns, iconic national parks, and urban hubs, all presented with a writer's eye for atmosphere and practical travel tips. A standout feature is the concise, immersive format that respects listeners' time while delivering compelling destination narratives, often weaving local culture,... more
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