Unscaled Travel Show

Las Vegas has some of the most unique and intriguing museums in the world. When you're ready to give the glitzy neon lights of the Strip a break, old favorites such as the Mob Museum and the Atomic Testing Museum are joined by new entries like the Punk Rock Museum to show you a great Sin City time away from the blackjack tables. ____________________________________ S04 Ep169 __________________...

There are classic free things to do in Las Vegas such as the Bellagio Fountains and the world famous 'Welcome' sign. But there are some alternatives and new additions to the list of free, or near-free, things to do. ____________________________________ S04 Ep168 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr F...

In this episode, Amy and Jeremy wrap up their four-part Alaska adventure with a visit to Denali National Park. They'll share what first-time visitors need to know, ride the famous Tundra Wilderness Tour, explore the park beyond the bus, and look back at the moments that made this one of our favorite trips yet. ____________________________________ S04 Ep167 ____________________________________...

A missed shuttle at the gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park threatened to derail our Alaska adventure. Instead, it led to one of the most memorable days of the entire trip. Join us as we journey through Alaska's wild Interior, drive beneath the midnight sun, encounter wildlife along the lonely Richardson Highway, visit the Christmas-themed town of North Pole, and discover what life is...

When most people dream about visiting Alaska, they're picturing a place very much like Kenai Fjords National Park. In this episode, Amy and Jeremy explore the rugged coastline of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, from the harbor town of Seward to the glacier-carved fjords that make this region one of the most spectacular destinations in North America. S04 Ep165 ____________________________________ Connect...

This episode takes listeners to Alaska for the first of several special episodes from Amy and Jeremy's recent journey through the Last Frontier. We explore Anchorage, Turnagain Arm, Portage Glacier, and Byron Glacier while sharing the sights, history, and experiences that made Alaska such a memorable destination. ____________________________________ S04 Ep164 __________________________________...

On this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, we’re heading into southern Utah to explore what we’re calling “Utah’s Wild Corridor” — the stretch of Scenic Byway 12 connecting Bryce Canyon, Tropic, Escalante, Boulder, and Capitol Reef. The episode blends road trip culture, outdoor adventure, small desert towns, and the wild landscapes that tie it all together. ____________________________________ S...

From giant national parks to tiny desert towns, Highway 89 quietly became one of the greatest road trip corridors in America. This week, Jeremy and Amy explore the road connecting places like Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Page, and dozens of strange roadside stops in between. From western movie history and dinosaur country to scenic byways, pie shops,...

In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy head to Capitol Reef National Park for a first-timer’s guide to one of Utah’s most underrated national parks. From scenic drives and ancient petroglyphs to the famous pies at Fruita’s Gifford House, they break down the best stops, hikes, travel tips, stargazing, wildlife, and what first-time visitors actually need to know before exploring...

Explore Bryce Canyon National Park with this first-time visitor’s guide from the Unscaled Travel Show. We break down the park’s famous hoodoos, the viewpoints and hikes actually worth your time, practical travel tips, and the experiences most visitors miss—from Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden to Mossy Cave Trail and Bryce’s incredible night skies. Whether you’re planning a quick stop or a full nati...

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? In this episode of Unscaled, we're making six head-to-head matchups — cities and destinations that look similar on paper but couldn't be more different depending on how you're wired. LA vs. NYC. Tokyo vs. Osaka. London vs. Melbourne. Aruba vs. the Bahamas. Some of the picks are going to surprise you. Listen now and find out which cities are actuall...

In the 1950s, Las Vegas turned nuclear testing into a tourist attraction. Rooftop viewing parties. Atomic cocktails. A mushroom cloud hairdo. This week we cover the atomic era — the spectacle, the fallout, and the bars and museums still standing if you want to experience it yourself. ____________________________________ S04 Ep158 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media...

Texas Revolution road trip across Gonzales, Goliad, the Alamo, and San Jacinto — real places, real history, and what it feels like to stand where it happened. For the 190th anniversary of the Texas Revolution, this episode follows the story across Texas — from the opening shots in Gonzales to the turning point at the Goliad Massacre, into the legend of The Alamo, and finally to the decisive end at...

We return to Vancouver, BC — one of the most underrated road trips in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode: crossing the border by car, staying in the West End steps from English Bay, Granville Island's iconic public market, Lee's Donuts in Gastown, the Vancouver Aquarium inside Stanley Park, and why you should skip the $60 suspension bridge. ____________________________________ S04 Ep15...

Bellingham, Washington sits 90 minutes north of Seattle and most people drive right past it. They shouldn't. In this episode, we cover one of the Pacific Northwest's most underrated regions — the Bellingham waterfront, the historic Fairhaven district, Chuckanut Drive (Washington's original scenic byway), and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, where the fields stretch to the Cascades and...

If someone asked you to name the American cities where music is woven into the identity of the place — where the history lives in the venues, the neighborhoods, the streets — how many could you name? In this episode, Jeremy and Amy break down their top picks. No ranking. Just the history, the venues worth traveling for, and what to do when you get there. ____________________________________ S04 Ep...

Most people fly into Las Vegas and never leave. That's definitely a mistake. Nevada has more designated scenic byways than almost any state in the country — and more than enough variety to fill a week of driving adventures. In this episode, Jeremy and Amy break down six of the best road trips in the Silver State: from half-day runs out of Vegas to the road Life magazine once called so desolate...

The popular question these days is one that stings us locals: "Is Vegas dead?" Naah. It's not dead. Las Vegas is worth it in 2026. It's also more expensive, more confusing, and easier to get wrong than ever. Blackjack minimums have tripled. Resort fees run extremely high. The cheap buffets are gone. And the MGM CEO went on an earnings call last fall and said — out loud — "sh...

From the giants you already know to the ones you absolutely should — and a few that have no business existing but are completely wonderful — Jeremy and Amy take you through America's most extraordinary festivals worth building a trip around. Texas State Fair, Coachella, Burning Man get their moment, then the show goes deeper: BottleRock Napa Valley, the Poteet Strawberry Festival, Southern Smo...

Episode 150. To mark the milestone — and America's 250th birthday — we're doing something fitting: talking about the roads that built this country. From the Lincoln Highway, the first coast-to-coast road ever built, to Route 66 at 100 years old, to some of the most unreasonable and beautiful drives on the planet. Highway 1 along the California coast, the Southwest Loop through canyon count...

In this episode, we're breaking down what Atlantis Paradise Island is really like for first-time visitors. From navigating the massive resort layout to surviving Aquaventure, understanding the family factor, and getting through Nassau customs without headaches, we cover the practical details you actually need. We also touch on the famous Bridge Suite and a few lesser-known facts about one of t...

This week on the Unscaled Travel Show, we’re heading just northeast of Las Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park — Nevada’s oldest state park and one of the most visually wild landscapes in the Southwest. We’re breaking down what the park actually is, how it’s laid out, the essential stops and hikes to prioritize, and how to plan a visit without rushing through the best parts or underestimating deser...

In this episode of Unscaled , we head to northeastern Arizona for a first-timer’s guide to Petrified Forest National Park — how it was created, why it was protected, and how to experience it without rushing past what matters. We break down the Painted Desert, the park’s best short trails, and the human history etched into stone, then zoom out to the surrounding stretch of Route 66, including Holbr...

We’re closing out our Essentials series with the thing that ties it all together: food. This episode looks at the regional flavors and iconic eats that define the United States — how Tex-Mex, Indigenous desert cuisine, Cajun cooking, barbecue, and classic American dishes came to be, and how certain cities helped turn local food into national habits. It’s a travel-forward celebration of taste, plac...

From national parks and iconic engineering to incredible beaches, unreal landscapes, and classic road trips, this episode breaks down the ultimate U.S. travel bucket list. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, we’re celebrating the places that make traveling America unforgettable. ____________________________________ S04 Ep145 ____________________________________ Connect with us on s...