Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
Pop Culture Passport is your guide to quirky, cool, and nostalgic travel across the U.S.—from movie filming locations and theme parks to roadside attractions and pop culture museums.
If you'd happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, or a roadside diner from your favorite TV show, this podcast is for you.
Every other week, I’ll take you behind the scenes of iconic and offbeat destinations, sharing their history, stories, and the fun details. Along the way, we’ll dive into theme parks, explore quirky museums, and uncover the real places behind your favorite movies and shows.
I'm Beth Schillaci—aka the Roaming Yeti. I’m a travel content creator, pop culture nerd, and obsessive road trip planner who somehow turns an 8-hour drive into a 21-stop itinerary (because you never know what you’ll find). I’m also the creator of the Quirky & Cool Travel Guide, a curated directory of unique U.S. destinations, and I share even more travel stories and pop culture finds on The Roaming Yeti Blog.
Think of this as traveling with your slightly nerdy, sort-of-cool friend who thrives on deep dives, unique finds, and laughter-filled road trips.
Grab your Pop Culture Passport—let’s roam.
Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA
A Year in Quirky Travel: 5 Standout Moments Beyond LA
Episode 130
What were your favorite travel moments this year — the unexpected discoveries, weird details, or hidden gems that stuck with you?
In this final episode of 2025, I’m taking a look back at some of the quirky and cool destinations that weren’t in Los Angeles (shocking, I know). From ghost stories and blue ice cream to offbeat art museums, these moments stuck with me in the best way.
Plus, I’ll share what’s coming in 2026 — including a big year for the Snack Society, more Pop Culture Passport episodes, and a growing audio tour project that I’m really excited about.
In this episode:
- My Top 5 favorite travel moments outside of LA — including Gettysburg, Rochester, and EPCOT
- A nostalgic trip to Kings Island, complete with Smurf-blue ice cream
- My unofficial Country Bears Easter egg hunt inside a dark ride
- What’s next for the Roaming Yeti Snack Society in 2026
You ready? Let’s roam.
Links & Resources:
- Explore Snack Society blog posts. https://theroamingyeti.com/category/journal/snack-society/
- Sign up for the Roaming Yeti newsletter to get the Snack Society Field Agent Journal in January. https://theroamingyeti.com
- Listen to the Haunted Frederick Ghost Trail podcast. https://theroamingyeti.com/haunted-frederick/
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