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!
Podcasting since 2024 • 81 episodes
Backroad Odyssey : Travel Stories, Van Life & Road Trip Oddities
Latest Episodes
The Shell Capital of the World - Sanibel Island
Today, we explore one of the most shell-populated shorelines in the world: Sanibel Island. Cradled along Florida’s Southwest Coast, the island provides conditions perfect for multitudes of perfectly preserved shells to wash gently a...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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26:40
On the Road - America's Flattest State: Which One Takes the Crown?
Welcome to the van! During any road trip, questions are bound to arise as your surroundings change. Today we ask: How and when were speed limits first established? Why do trucks have to stop at we...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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33:30
The Parthenon, Y'all - The Gods Visit Nashville
Nashville has a Parthenon ... why? Nestled into Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee, lies an exact-size and detail replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The thrilling story of America's Parthenon might...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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30:45
On the Road - Why Are Barns Red?
Today, Midwestern highways inspire us to ask:Why are barns red? What defines the boundaries of the Midwest? Why are Hay Bales round? And finally, most controversially, perhaps, which Midwest...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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20:15
The Savannah Story - America's First Urban Experiment
Today, we walk the oak-lined streets of Savannah, Georgia - often referred to as America’s first truly planned city. Savannah’s many parks, measured plots of land, and deeply walkable nature aren’t just an exercise in alternat...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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28:12
