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Unscaled Travel Show
Hosted by Full Metal Traveler · EN
Unscaled isn’t about bucket lists — it’s about tearing them up.
Each week, travel journalist Jeremy Long and his co-explorer Amy take you beyond the guidebooks and into the real, raw, ridiculous side of travel. From late-night tacos in Vegas to getting lost in back alleys in Osaka, this is the show for anyone who craves curiosity, chaos, and the kind of stories you can’t plan for.
Pack your bags — and the umbrella — it’s gonna get weird.
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Ep. 153 - Nevada's Best Road Trips
Mar 2100:56:00Tap to summarizeMost 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 that drivers would need survival skills to attempt it.Nevada will surprise you. It always does.____________________________________S04 Ep153____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 152 - Is Vegas Still Worth It?
Mar 1400:56:00Tap to summarizeThe 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 — "shame on us" about their own pricing.So we're doing a full reset. When to go. Where to stay. Where to eat without getting destroyed. How to score show tickets for a fraction of face value. What's actually free and worth your time. And the day trips within an hour of the Strip that most visitors never take. Every call in this episode answers one question: does this save you money?Vegas rewards people who go in with a plan. This is the plan.____________________________________S04 Ep148____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 151 - America's Best Festivals Worth Traveling For
Mar 700:56:00Tap to summarizeFrom 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 Smoke in Houston, Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, SXSW, and more. Plus — the Only-in-America Weird tier: Roswell's UFO Festival, Frozen Dead Guy Days in Colorado, the Great Fruitcake Toss, and West Virginia's Mothman Festival. America does festivals like nobody else. This is proof.____________________________________S04 Ep151____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 150 - The Road Trips That Built the U.S.
Feb 2800:56:00Tap to summarizeEpisode 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 country, the Natchez Trace and Blue Ridge Parkway, and a final segment dedicated to the roads that are worth a trip all by themselves — Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Overseas Highway, the Hana Highway, and more. If you've ever wanted a road trip list worth keeping, this is the episode.____________________________________S04 Ep150____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 149 - Atlantis Bahamas: A First-Timer’s Guide to Paradise Island’s Mega-Resort
Feb 2100:56:00Tap to summarizeIn 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 the Caribbean’s most recognizable resorts.____________________________________S04 Ep149____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 148 - Valley of Fire State Park
Feb 1400:56:00Tap to summarizeThis 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 desert realities. From Fire Wave and White Domes to ancient petroglyphs and the ghost town of St. Thomas nearby, this is your clear, first-time visitor guide to doing Valley of Fire the right way.____________________________________S04 Ep148____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 147 - Petrified Forest National Park: A First-Timer’s Guide + Route 66 Holbrook & Meteor Crater
Feb 700:56:00Tap to summarizeIn 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 Holbrook and Meteor Crater. Deep time, roadside Americana, and a literal hole in the Earth, all in one drive.____________________________________S04 Ep147____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 146 - America at 250: Essential Eats & Culinary Stops
Jan 3100:56:00Tap to summarizeWe’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, place, and identity. No rankings, no lectures — just how America actually eats, and why that matters.____________________________________S04 Ep146____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 145 - America at 250: The Ultimate U.S. Travel Bucket List
Jan 2400:56:00Tap to summarizeFrom 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 social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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Ep. 144 - America at 250: Essential Places to Visit
Jan 1700:56:00Tap to summarizeIn celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, we’re kicking off a travel series highlighting the essential places in the U.S. that travelers should visit at least once. This episode is East Coast–heavy and place-forward, covering stops like Philadelphia, Boston, Lexington & Concord, Plymouth, Washington D.C., Ellis Island, and Virginia’s Historic Triangle.____________________________________S04 Ep144____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
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