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
Shop, Snack, and Nerd Out: Pop Culture Stops in LA
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Episode 132
Ever wonder where to shop or snack like a pop culture nerd in Los Angeles?
From iconic comic shops and vintage bookstores to on-screen diners and galactic cantinas, this episode is your guide to the quirky, cool, and cinematic side of LA, one bite and book at a time.
In this episode, I share:
- The bookstores and record shops where Hollywood history lives on
- Where to shop for actual TV costumes (with a scavenger-hunt twist)
- A legendary pub from The Office, plus a Star Wars-themed cantina you’ll want to nerd out in
- The perfect stops for film buffs, comic lovers, and pop culture explorers alike
Whether you’re planning your own LA adventure or love a good armchair side quest, this episode is packed with pop culture travel inspo and some seriously snackable detours.
You ready? Let’s roam.
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