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What do donkeys, ancient ruins, and currency laws have in common? They all reveal how culture shapes travel rules. Scott explores surprising laws from Arizona to Acropolis in Greece and explains why respecting local traditions matters. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https...

From criminal chickens in Georgia to pigeon fines in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, this episode explores how everyday activities can become illegal when you travel. Scott shares hilarious examples and practical tips to help you avoid unexpected trouble abroad. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS...

What happens when relaxing on vacation accidentally makes you a criminal? In this episode, Scott dives into bizarre blue laws from Alabama to Switzerland and explains how understanding local rules can make or break your travel experience. Learn why travel is about more than just destinations — it’s about understanding culture. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@y...

Twenty-six letters, thousands of miles, and one unforgettable journey. In our series finale, Scott Showalter looks back at the "ABCs of the Strangest Landmarks." We recap the highs (The Jolly Green Giant), the lows (The Mystery Spot), and the just plain weird (Voodoo Doughnut). Scott discusses the common thread that ties these landmarks together—the human desire to leave a mark and the stories we...

We’ve finally reached the end of the alphabet, and we’re going out on a high note—specifically, 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. In this episode, Scott Showalter explores Zion National Park , a place Mormon pioneers named "the heavenly city of God." We dive into the sheer scale of the Navajo sandstone cliffs, the engineering marvel of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, and the adrenaline-pumping real...

Episode Y: The Phallic Wonder of Ypsilanti It’s been called the "Most Phallic Building in the World," but the Ypsilanti Water Tower is actually an 1890s engineering masterpiece. Scott explores the laugh and the legacy of this Michigan icon. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes:...

Episode X: The Bubble Houses of Xanadu They were the "Homes of the Future" made of polyurethane foam. Scott looks back at the 1980s vision of computer-controlled living and why the futuristic Xanadu houses eventually popped. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://nailedit...

Episode W: The 20,000-Pound Ball of Twine It started with one man in 1953 and now it’s a living community record. Scott visits Cawker City, KS, to find out why millions of feet of twine make for the ultimate American roadside stop. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://n...

Episode V: Voodoo Doughnuts and Portland Weirdness From Voodoo Doll doughnuts to legal weddings in a pastry shop, Scott explores the landmark that made pink boxes and bacon-topped doughnuts a cultural phenomenon in the Pacific Northwest. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: htt...

Episode U: The Lost Treasures of Unclaimed Baggage Ever wonder where your lost suitcase goes? Scott visits the 50,000-square-foot store in Alabama that sells everything from lost wedding rings to medieval armor found in airline luggage. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: http...

Episode T: Thor’s Well 🌊  The "Drainpipe of the Pacific." It looks like the ocean is being sucked into a bottomless hole in the Oregon rocks. Scott explores the science (and the danger) of Thor’s Well. #OregonCoast #ThorsWell What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://nailed...

This is a special episode that goes out to my fellow Podcaster Keb who claims we never talk about Baseball! The Field of Dreams Corn Field “If you build it, he will come.” In this penultimate episode Scott travels to the rolling cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa. We explore the Lansing family farm, where a Hollywood film crew transformed a patch of agriculture into the world’s most famous baseball di...

Episode R: Seeing Seven States at Rock City "See Rock City" isn't just a barn slogan—it’s a destination. Scott follows the signs to Lookout Mountain to walk the Swing-A-Long bridge and see if you really can see seven states from one cliff. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: h...

Episode Q: The Grey Ghost – Life (and Death) on the Queen Mary She carried 16,000 soldiers at once during WWII and is now permanently docked in Long Beach. Scott explores the Art Deco luxury and the famously haunted Room B340 of this legendary ocean liner. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For...

Episode P: The Desert Mirage of Prada Marfa A high-end boutique in the middle of a West Texas wasteland? Scott visits the art installation that features 20 left-footed shoes and zero employees to find out what it says about our obsession with brands. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Trave...

Episode O: Chained to the Earth – The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Built of cedar and cypress and anchored to the ground with iron chains, this St. Augustine landmark is a miracle of survival. Scott takes us inside the classroom that survived 200 years of Florida hurricanes. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL...

Episode N: The Neon Boneyard – Where Vegas Signs Go to Glow When the lights go out on the Vegas Strip, the signs go to the Neon Museum. Scott walks through 250 iconic pieces of Sin City history to find out why these retired neon giants are still buzzing. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For T...

Episode M: Defying Gravity at The Mystery Spot In the Santa Cruz redwoods, water flows uphill and people lean at 45-degree angles. Scott attempts to uncover the truth behind the 150-foot "anomaly" that has baffled tourists since 1939. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https:...

Episode L: Lucy the Elephant – The Jersey Shore’s Oldest Resident She’s six stories tall and older than the Statue of Liberty. Scott visits Margate, NJ, to climb inside Lucy the Elephant, a landmark built to sell real estate that became a national treasure. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS Fo...

Episode K: The Timber Ghost – Knight’s Ferry Bridge California has more than just modern tech; it has the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. Scott travels back to 1863 to explore this wooden marvel that survived the Gold Rush and the great floods. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS...

Episode J: The Jolly Green Giant’s Minnesota Home Standing 55 feet tall with a size 78 shoe, the Green Giant is more than just a vegetable icon. Scott explores the small-town spirit of Blue Earth, MN, and why we’re still obsessed with roadside giants. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Trav...

Episode I: A Sanctuary on the Line – The International Peace Garden At the exact center of North America, there is a garden where borders don't exist. Scott walks the line between the US and Canada to see the floral clock and the 9/11 memorial that unites two nations. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF O...

Episode H: The Impossible House on the Rock A 218-foot "Infinity Room" hanging over a cliff and a 200-foot sea monster. Scott takes you inside Wisconsin’s most surreal architectural maze to find out where the house ends and the dream begins. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes:...

Episode G: The Garden of Eden’s Concrete Secrets In Lucas, Kansas, a Civil War veteran built a 113-ton cement wonderland of political and biblical statues. Scott shares the story of Samuel Dinsmoor, who loved his creation so much, he never left—literally. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For...

Episode F: Four States, One Foot – The Four Corners Is it possible to be in four places at once? Scott visits the Navajo Nation to stand at the intersection of AZ, NM, CO, and UT, and debunks the myths about whether this famous marker is actually in the "wrong" place. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email:  nailedittravelco@yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF O...