Curious Caravan

Last Minute Trips to Spokane, Austin, and Amelia Island: No Planning Required

Got a free weekend and no plan? Same. In this episode of Curious Caravan, we are talking last minute trips that are easy and actually worth the drive.   Our guest Debra makes a case for a Spokane staycation at the historic Davenport Hotel, complete with the Peacock Room, spa, and a ghost tour that gives major Shining vibes. Lizette roots for a spontaneous day trip from Dallas to Austin for Barton Springs, live music, a mushroom bao at Lin's Asian Restaurant, and the new Banksy Without Limits art installation. Jason rounds it out with Amelia Island, Florida, a charming coastal town with Civil War history at Fort Clinch State Park, shark tooth hunting, and one of Florida's oldest lighthouses. Whether you are a mom who needs to escape a flag football practice or someone who wakes up at 5 AM just to eat great food in another city, this episode is your permission slip. Curious Caravan explores America's most overlooked and unexpected travel destinations. Subscribe and stay curious.

Movie & TV Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit | From Twilight to Edward Scissorhands

From cult classics to reality TV chaos, this episode of Curious Caravan explores the real places behind some of the most iconic movies and television shows. Jason and Lizette are joined by Emilie DeLong and Christie Monturo to talk filming locations across the country. Along the way, the group dives into Hollywood production stories, famous restaurants and bars featured on screen and the surprising tourism impact of shows like Siesta Key. So whether you’re into nostalgic films, iconic TV moments, set-jetting travel, or hidden filming locations you can still visit today, this episode is packed with movie magic, behind-the-scenes stories, and destinations worth adding to your travel list.

Spring Trip Ideas 2026: Maine’s Hidden Season, Dallas Finds, and Florida Beach Escapes

Spring trips don’t have to look the same everywhere and that’s exactly the point. In this episode of Curious Caravan, Jason and Lizette are joined by Emilie DeLong to break down spring travel three ways: a cozy, off-season escape in Maine, a culture-filled lineup in Dallas, and a classic (but still evolving) beach scene in Sarasota, Florida. From empty coastlines and spring skiing in Maine to bluebonnet blooms and indie book crawls in Texas, to Gulf Coast sunsets and laid-back beach days in Florida, this episode is all about finding the version of spring break that actually fits your vibe.

Route 66: California’s Final Stretch, Hollywood Legends, and the End of the Road

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.

Route 66: Arizona’s Wigwam Motels, Wild Burros, and Desert Roadside Legends

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.