A Year in Quirky Travel: 5 Standout Moments Beyond LA

Send us Fan MailEpisode 130What 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 EPCOTA nostalgic trip to Kings Island, complete with Smurf-blue ice creamMy unofficial Country Bears Easter egg hunt inside a dark rideWhat’s next for the Roaming Yeti Snack Society in 2026You 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.comListen to the Haunted Frederick Ghost Trail podcast. https://theroamingyeti.com/haunted-frederick/Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.