Backroad Odyssey : Travel Stories, Van Life & Road Trip Oddities
Traveling America's backroads, road trip experts - Noah and Noodles - explore fascinating locations overlooked while traveling.
Living out of a van, they unravel the - often shocking - story behind each neglected story or location.
If you love travel, exploration and unique locations - join us on the road!
Backroad Odyssey : Travel Stories, Van Life & Road Trip Oddities
Latest Episodes
Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail - The Incredible True Story
Eleven kids. Twenty-three grandchildren. One very long walk.Today we're telling the story of Emma Gatewood - a 67-year-old grandmother who sets out alone to hike ALL 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail. We'll explore the anc...
The Price of Utopia - The New Harmony Experiments
Today, we’re heading to the Indiana frontier, where not one, but two bold experiments in utopian living took shape.First, a deeply religious community led by a self-proclaimed prophet, convinced they were preparing for the Secon...
Chasing Margaritaville: The Jimmy Buffet Story
Who is Jimmy Buffett and why should you care? On our drive north, we make an unexpected stop at his childhood home in Pascagoula, Mississippi. While visiting locations important to Buffett's life, we ask three simple que...
The Sirens of the Spring - Lore, Legends & The Weeki Wachee Mermaids
Modern Mermaids are friendly; they haven't always been so kindhearted ... Today, we dive into the obscure origins of the mermaid myth, uncover the darker aspects of their story, and attempt to understand modern portrayals of the myt...
The City of Perpetual Sun - A Portrait of St. Petersburg
Welcome to St. Petersburg, Florida.In between the pristine beaches, thriving art scene, and historic neighborhoods of the aptly named “Home of Perpetual Summer,” we ask three thought-provoking questions: What make...
