The Route 66 journey continues on Curious Caravan as Jason and Lizette head into New Mexico, where the Mother Road shifts into something deeper, older, and more layered. Joined again by Jack Zanger and Ronan Tattersall from Route 66: The Mother Road, this episode explores a stretch of Route 66 where neon glows against desert skies, dinosaur bones surface from ancient earth, and Indigenous history stretches back thousands of years.

The Route 66 series on Curious Caravan continues west, one state at a time.

In this continuation of the Route 66 series on Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette are joined by Jack Zanger and Ronan Tattersall from the series Route 66: The Mother Road to explore the next stretch of the Mother Road, traveling through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. This episode dives into the heart of Route 66 culture, where neon lights, roadside humor, folk art, and larger-than-life landmarks define the drive.

So wear your sunglasses, bring your appetite, and prepare for glowing neon museums, iconic roadside oddities, and a 72-ounce steak challenge that should not be skipped.

This is the stretch where Route 66 gets louder, prouder, and a whole lot bigger.

In the first episode of Curious Caravan for 2026, Jason and Lizette are joined by travel expert Henry Wale to kick off the new year by talking dream destinations with no limits attached. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and pairing the trek with an African safari to planning an epic journey through Australia and Tasmania, the conversation explores big, aspirational travel goals for the year ahead.

The episode also dives into Japan as a bucket-list destination, from its food culture and iconic vending machines to its accessibility for modern travelers, along with Norway’s dramatic landscapes and Northern Lights experiences. Along the way, the hosts reflect on travel trends, long-haul adventures, cultural curiosity, and how dream trips often shape the way people plan and prioritize travel.

Whether you are setting travel goals for 2026 or simply looking for inspiration, this episode of Curious Caravan offers a thoughtful and entertaining look at the destinations travelers are dreaming about next and why now is the time to start planning.