In the final chapter of the Route 66 series on Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette reach the end of the Mother Road in California, joined by Bobby Marinelli and producer Christie Monturo from Route 66: The Mother Road. After crossing the country, this is where the journey shifts. The road blends into cities, old icons sit quietly inside modern landscapes, and the meaning of Route 66 starts to come full circle.

From hidden Route 66 history tucked inside a railroad museum to classic Hollywood hangouts, this is the last leg of the drive before it all ends at the Santa Monica Pier. Along the way, the crew shares stories from the road, unexpected connections, and the surreal feeling of finally reaching the finish line after thousands of miles.

So this is it. The end of Route 66. The place where the road runs out, the Pacific begins, and everything you picked up along the way finally lands.

In this Arizona chapter of the Curious Caravan Route 66 series, Jason and Lizette are joined once again by Bobby Marinelli of Route 66: The Mother Road to explore one of the most unforgettable stretches of the Mother Road. This is the part of Route 66 where the landscape opens up, the roadside attractions get stranger, and every stop feels like its own story.

Dive into the Arizona leg of Route 66 with all its desert charm, nostalgia, and weirdness intact.

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.

In this special Route 66 episode of Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette begin a new series exploring the legendary Mother Road as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026. Joined by filmmaker Bobby Marinelli, who explored the entirety of Route 66, they uncover the local stories, roadside attractions, and communities that helped shape one of America’s most iconic highways.

Starting off in Chicago and making stops at places like Lou Mitchell’s, Joliet Prison, the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum in Pontiac, and many, many more, this episode uncovers the history, art, and personalities that define Route 66 and the small towns shaped by the Mother Road. It sets the stage for a multi-part Route 66 series on Curious Caravan, celebrating the past, present, and future of Route 66 through curious travel and firsthand storytelling.

In this spine-tingling episode of Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette uncover the haunted side of Southern hospitality with two of America’s most infamous ghostly destinations: Savannah’s Marshall House and the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. From Civil War spirits and mysterious cold spots to eerie cemeteries and haunted history tours, the hosts recount their own experiences with the paranormal while exploring what makes these historic properties legendary.

Listeners will learn about Savannah’s ghost walks through its moss-draped squares, the chilling past of the Crescent Hotel’s former hospital, and why travelers still report unexplained footsteps, flickering lights, and ghostly figures today. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this episode dives deep into America’s haunted travel scene with stories that blend history, mystery, and just the right amount of fear.

Tune in to Curious Caravan for haunted hotel tales, supernatural encounters, and the strange histories that make Savannah and Eureka Springs two of the most haunted cities in the country.

Crack open a cold one (or a Dr. Pepper Zero) and join the Curious Caravan crew as we dive into Oktoberfest season with not one, but two Jasons. We’re swapping stories from two wildly different fests: the massive Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest in the U.S., and Addison’s Texas-style twist, complete with bratwursts, polka beats, and yes, dachshund races that deserve their own reality show.

From authentic Bavarian brews and Black Forest cake to golden Amazon lederhosen and 80s hair band cover sets, this episode serves up quirky traditions, unexpected history, and plenty of laughs. Plus, we dish out pro tips for Oktoberfest newbies (spoiler: go early, pace your schnitzel, and always cheer for the senior dachshund).

Whether you’re a beer-lover, dog fan, or just curious about how America celebrates Oktoberfest this one’s for you.