Unscaled Travel Show

By Jeremy G. Long

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Episodes: 164

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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.

Episode Date
Ep. 159 - Introvert vs. Extrovert: Which Cities Are Actually Made for You?
May 02, 2026
Ep. 158 - Atomic Vegas
Apr 25, 2026
Ep. 157 - The Texas Revolution Road Trip | 190 Years Later
Apr 18, 2026
Ep. 156 - Vancouver, BC: Worth the Drive North
Apr 11, 2026
Ep. 155 - Bellingham WA & the Skagit Valley
Apr 04, 2026
Ep. 154 - Essential Music Cities of the United States
Mar 28, 2026
Ep. 153 - Nevada's Best Road Trips
Mar 21, 2026
Ep. 152 - Is Vegas Still Worth It?
Mar 14, 2026
Ep. 151 - America's Best Festivals Worth Traveling For
Mar 07, 2026
Ep. 150 - The Road Trips That Built the U.S.
Feb 28, 2026
Ep. 149 - Atlantis Bahamas: A First-Timer’s Guide to Paradise Island’s Mega-Resort
Feb 21, 2026
Ep. 148 - Valley of Fire State Park
Feb 14, 2026
Ep. 147 - Petrified Forest National Park: A First-Timer’s Guide + Route 66 Holbrook & Meteor Crater
Feb 07, 2026
Ep. 146 - America at 250: Essential Eats & Culinary Stops
Jan 31, 2026
Ep. 145 - America at 250: The Ultimate U.S. Travel Bucket List
Jan 24, 2026
Ep. 144 - America at 250: Essential Places to Visit
Jan 17, 2026
Ep. 143 - Route 66 Turns 100!
Jan 10, 2026
Ep. 142 - Mesa Verde National Park: A First-Time Visitor's Guide
Jan 03, 2026
Ep. 141 - NYE Rules and Traditions from Around the World
Dec 27, 2025
Ep. 140 - Give the Gift of Experiences
Dec 20, 2025
Ep. 139 - Quirky American Christmas Traditions
Dec 13, 2025
Ep. 138 - Christmas Can Be Brutal
Dec 06, 2025
Ep. 137 - The Great Southwestern Roadtrip, Pt. 2
Nov 29, 2025
Ep. 136 - The Great Southwestern Roadtrip, Pt. 1
Nov 22, 2025
Ep. 135 - Road Trip 2.0: Oddball Stops of the Northeast
Nov 15, 2025
Ep. 134 - Exploring In, and Around, Boston
Nov 08, 2025
Ep. 133 - America's Haunted Highways
Nov 01, 2025
Ep. 132 - The Spirits of San Francisco
Oct 25, 2025
Ep. 131 - Exploring Haunted Hotels Across the U.S.
Oct 18, 2025
Ep. 130 - Road Trip 2.0: Oddball Stops of the West Coast
Oct 11, 2025
Ep. 129 - Road Trip 2.0: Oddball Stops of the Southeast
Oct 04, 2025
Ep. 128 - Road Trip 2.0: Oddball Stops of the Midwest
Sep 27, 2025
Ep. 127 - Road Trip 2.0: Oddball Stops of the Southwest
Sep 20, 2025
Ep. 126 - The Best Things to Do Instead of Tourist Traps in Small(er) US Cities
Sep 13, 2025
Ep. 125 - The Best Things to Do Instead of Tourist Traps in Mid-Size US Cities
Sep 06, 2025
Ep. 124 - Adventures on the Texas Gulf Coast
Aug 30, 2025
Ep. 123 - Portugal’s Best Beach Towns
Aug 23, 2025
Ep. 122 - The Best Things to Do Instead of Tourist Traps in Major US Cities
Aug 16, 2025
Ep. 121 - The Wild World of Food Competitions
Aug 09, 2025
Ep. 120 - America's Haunted Hotspots
Aug 02, 2025
Ep. 119 - Make the most out of your trip to the Vatican
Jul 26, 2025
Ep. 118 - The Las Vegas Summertime Survival Guide
Jul 19, 2025
Ep. 117 - The Wild World of American Castles
Jul 12, 2025
Ep. 116 - The Strangest Citizens and Characters of San Francisco
Jul 05, 2025
Ep. 115 - Colma: City of the Dead
Jun 28, 2025
Ep. 114 - Little Inventions That Changed Travel Forever
Jun 21, 2025
Ep. 113 - The Travel Scams You Love To Hate
Jun 14, 2025
Ep. 112 - Weird Travel Laws That Are Totally Real
Jun 07, 2025
Ep. 111 - Grab a table at the Oldest Restaurants in the World!
May 31, 2025
Ep. 110 - Jet-Setting Around The Globe
May 24, 2025
Ep. 109 - Smart Alternatives to Over-tourism Travel Spots
May 17, 2025
Ep. 108 - The Most Luxurious Airports in the World
May 10, 2025
Ep. 107 - Explorers, Liars, and Survivors: The Truth Behind History’s Great Travelers
May 03, 2025
Ep. 106 - The Destination Wedding Episode
Apr 26, 2025
Ep. 105 - Dancing Plagues, Gothic Robots, and Christmas Fever in Strasbourg, France
Apr 19, 2025
Ep. 104 - Louvre vs. the Met: The Ultimate Museum Showdown
Apr 12, 2025
Ep. 103 - Nevada's 600 Ghost Towns
Apr 05, 2025
Ep. 102 - Sin City Origins: The Places to Visit to Get Your Vegas History Fix
Mar 29, 2025
Ep. 101 - The Most Outrageous Hotels on the Planet
Mar 22, 2025
Ep. 100 - Taxidermy, Tapeworms, and Toe Tags: The World's Most WTF Museums
Mar 15, 2025
Ep. 99 - Tomato Throwing and Baby Jumping: The World’s Most Unhinged Festivals
Mar 08, 2025
Ep. 98 - A Family Vacation Guide to Lake Tahoe
Mar 01, 2025
Ep. 97 - Madeira: Portugal's Island Paradise
Feb 22, 2025
Ep. 96 - Vegas Extravagance
Feb 15, 2025
Ep. 95 - Vegas Restaurants You Need To Experience Now
Feb 08, 2025
Ep. 94 - Vegas Cocktail Lounges You Need To Experience Now
Feb 01, 2025
Ep. 93 - The California Road Trip
Jan 25, 2025
Ep. 92 - Zion National Park
Jan 18, 2025
Ep. 91 - Discovering Pebble Beach
Jan 11, 2025
Ep. 90 - Essential Travel Tips For Exploring Switzerland
Jan 04, 2025
Ep. 89 - 2024 Travel Year in Review
Dec 28, 2024
Ep. 88 - Replacing Holiday Gifts with Global Experiences
Dec 21, 2024
Ep. 87 - Exploring Swiss Christmas Markets
Dec 14, 2024
Ep. 86 - Discovering Magical U.S. Christmas Towns
Dec 07, 2024
Ep. 85 - Christmas Traditions from Around the World
Nov 30, 2024
Ep. 84 - Discovering the Best of Boston
Nov 23, 2024
Ep. 83 - Where to Go for Your Next Winter Adventure
Nov 16, 2024
Ep. 82 - First time visitors guide to Aruba
Nov 09, 2024
Ep. 81 - Peer-to-peer services for travelers
Nov 02, 2024
Ep. 80 - Exploring America’s Most Haunted Hotels
Oct 26, 2024
Ep. 79 - Haunted San Francisco Locations
Oct 19, 2024
Ep. 78 - The Hauntings of Williamsburg, Virginia
Oct 12, 2024
Ep. 77 - Touring Portugal's Coastal Towns
Oct 05, 2024
Ep. 76 - Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Sep 28, 2024
Ep. 75 - Corpus Christi... Sew Much Fun, So Little Time
Sep 21, 2024
Ep. 74 - Understanding & Combating Overtourism
Sep 14, 2024
Ep. 73 - Travel To Paris For Inspiration!
Sep 07, 2024
Ep. 72 - Grand Canyon National Park
Aug 31, 2024
Ep. 71 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Aug 24, 2024
Ep. 70 - Discover Page: Your Guide to Arizona’s Scenic Paradise
Aug 17, 2024
Ep. 69 - Family Fun in Las Vegas
Aug 10, 2024
Ep. 68 - Meanwhile, in Seattle...
Aug 03, 2024
Ep. 67 - Los Angeles like a TOURIST... as the travel gods intended
Jul 27, 2024
Ep. 66 - Chicago: Deep Dish, The Bean, and the best Neighborhoods in America
Jul 21, 2024
Ep. 65 - Exploring Pompeii: Highlights, Tips, and Nearby Treasures
Jul 13, 2024
Ep. 64 - Discovering Manhattan: Landmarks and Lunch Spots
Jul 06, 2024
Ep. 63: Hoover Dam - Behind the Walls of an Engineering Marvel & should you take a guided tour?
Jun 29, 2024
Ep. 62 - Golden City Insights: Must-Sees and Smart Tips
Jun 22, 2024
Ep. 61 - Discovering Brooklyn: Iconic Landmarks, Historic Neighborhoods, and Where to Eat
Jun 15, 2024
Ep. 60 - Budget-Friendly Options for Las Vegas
Jun 08, 2024
Ep. 59 - Houston, We Have Some Fun & Tasty Travel Options!
Jun 01, 2024
Ep. 58 - Reno, Nevada: The Biggest Little City in the World
May 25, 2024
Ep. 57 - Essential Osaka: Eats, Sights, and Day Trips
May 18, 2024
Ep. 56 - Exploring Death Valley
May 12, 2024
Ep. 55 - Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Mississippi's Secret Coast
May 04, 2024
Ep. 54 - Debating the Greatest Travel Movies Of All Time
Apr 27, 2024
Ep. 53 - Travel Showdown: Branson vs. Gatlinburg
Apr 20, 2024
Ep. 52 - Gunslingers & Dusty Trails: Exploring Iconic Wild West Towns
Apr 13, 2024
Ep. 51 - Spirited Adventures: Mezcal, Pisco, and Beyond
Apr 06, 2024
Ep. 50 - The Role of Food in NYC's Cultural Identity
Mar 30, 2024
Ep. 49 - Exploring South Beach: Food, Fun, and Sun!
Mar 23, 2024
Ep. 48 - The Rise of Solo Travel!
Mar 16, 2024
Ep. 47 - The Best Beaches in the World!
Mar 09, 2024
Ep. 46 - Finding Adventure in Southern Utah!
Mar 02, 2024
Ep. 45 - Navigating Rain City - Vancouver, Canada
Feb 24, 2024
Ep. 44 - Exploring the Great Outdoors: The Dyrt's 2024 Camping Report Revealed
Feb 17, 2024
Ep. 43 - San Diego Hot Spots! Where to Eat and Play in "America's Finest City"
Feb 10, 2024
Ep. 42 - What's The Deal with Travel Credit Cards?
Feb 03, 2024
Ep. 41 - Top Romantic Restaurants in Las Vegas!
Jan 27, 2024
Ep. 40 - Cruise Industry Trends, Sustainability, & the Icon of the Seas!
Jan 20, 2024
Ep. 39 - Travel Tech Trends!
Jan 13, 2024
Ep. 38 - The New Age of Luxury Travel!
Jan 07, 2024
Ep. 37 - Los Cabos vs Yucatán Peninsula! Which vacation hot spot is right for you?
Dec 30, 2023
Ep. 36 - Buy You A Drank! Our favorite sports bars, cocktail lounges, and speakeasies in Las Vegas
Dec 24, 2023
Ep. 35 - Gift Guide for Travelers! Backpacks, Belts, Bags, Maps, & More!
Dec 17, 2023
Ep. 34 - Australia's Food & Wine Scene! Where to eat and play when visiting Melbourne
Dec 10, 2023
Ep. 33 - Best Day Trips from Vegas! From National Parks to Small Towns
Dec 03, 2023
Ep. 32 - Rome's Hot Spots! Tips, Hacks, and Opinions for making the most of your time in Rome
Nov 25, 2023
Ep. 31 - Monterey! Exploring California's Monterey Peninsula including Carmel, Big Sur, & Pebble Beach
Nov 19, 2023
Ep. 30 - Christmas in Vegas! The VERY BEST places to see the twinkling lights and to meet Santa
Nov 12, 2023
Ep. 29 - Day Trips from Rome! Tivoli, Castel Gandalfo, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompei
Nov 05, 2023
Ep. 28 - Lizzie Borden Took An Axe! Our love for visiting true crime and haunted locations continues
Oct 28, 2023
Ep. 27 - Salem! The witch trials and the small town charm; plus, towns around the U.S. with a dark past
Oct 21, 2023
Ep. 26 - Popular Destinations with a Dark History! Special guest Chayna Sellers of The Gettysburg Welty House
Oct 15, 2023
Ep. 25 - Haunted Tourism! Why are people attracted to the macabre, what's the appeal of ghost tours, & RMS Queen Mary; plus an interview with Dead Files host Cindy Kaza
Oct 08, 2023
Ep. 24 - New York, New York! The appeal of NYC, special guest Viveca Chow has tons of advice for first time NYC visitors
Oct 01, 2023
Ep. 23 - The New Age of Camping! Camping has evolved since we were young, the rise of glamping, special guest David Sodemann of Boho Camper Vans
Sep 24, 2023
Ep. 22 - Vegas Weddings! Fun and Wild ways to get married in Las Vegas including interviews with the world famous Little Vegas Chapel and Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings
Sep 17, 2023
Ep. 21 - First Time International Travelers! What gives you anxiety; planning ahead can help; tips for dealing with stress
Sep 09, 2023
Ep. 20 - An Ode To Summer! Summer camps, family road trips, slideshows, and a Slip and Slide
Sep 02, 2023
Ep. 19 - Debating Travel Topics! Tipping while traveling; clothing restrictions; thoughts on over-tourism; being a better traveler
Aug 26, 2023
Ep. 18 - Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Parks! Why do we love them and stories from our favorites
Aug 19, 2023
Ep. 17 - Resorts! What's the difference between a hotel and a resort? Our favorite resorts for your travel list; Randy Diamond, GM of Twin Fin Waikiki
Aug 13, 2023
Ep. 16 - Japan! Commonly Asked Questions, guest La Carmina shares her favorite spots in Tokyo; Plus, best day trips and JR Pass advice
Aug 06, 2023
Ep. 15 - Portugal; Commonly asked questions, a 4 day itinerary; guest Clint Henderson Managing Editor of The Points Guy
Jul 30, 2023
Ep. 14 - National Parks; History & Facts; Is America The Beautiful Pass worth the cost?; plus, guest Ryan Hauck from Cody Yellowstone
Jul 22, 2023
Ep. 13 - Is Vegas for Families? Dissecting the myth; The Best Family Shows in Vegas; The Best Family Experiences in Vegas; Plus, Say What!?
Jul 15, 2023
Ep. 12 - The Sphere Lives! The Insane wait time for passports; The Vegas Sphere comes to life!; Conquering jet lag; plus, Say What!?
Jul 08, 2023
Ep. 11 - Fireworks! Last minute July 4 destinations; Top 10 Competitive Eating States; a NEW Vegas airport?; plus, Say What!?
Jul 01, 2023
Ep. 10 - Thrills: Will Titan sub tragedy curb extreme tourism, Spiegelworld's new adventures; plus, an interview at Speed Vegas
Jun 24, 2023
Ep. 09 - Money Talks: The Best U.S. states for hiking, a "private" beach is public again, & Summer money saving tips
Jun 17, 2023
Ep. 08 - San Luis Obispo, CA: Best Upscale Las Vegas Restaurants, Boujee travel experiences; plus an interview with Jean-Pierre Wolff
Jun 10, 2023
Ep. 07 - Let Summer Begin: Get outdoors and make some new memories; a chat with Ali Rasmussen from Spacious Skies Campgrounds
Jun 03, 2023
Ep. 06 - Las Vegas, NV: The Most Underrated Beaches in the U.S. with Fifty Grande EIC Chris Walsh
May 28, 2023
Ep. 05 - New River Gorge National Park, WV: Summer time thrills with Chris Hayes of Adventures On The Gorge
May 22, 2023
Ep. 04 - Cañon City, CO: The White Water Rafting Season with Andy Neinas of Echo Canyon River Expeditions
May 14, 2023
Ep. 03 - Columbia, SC: Enjoying Congaree National Park with Andy Byler from Palmetto Outdoors
Apr 25, 2023
Ep. 02 - San Antonio, TX: San Antonio's Unique Food Scene and the birthplace of Tex Mex with Food Chick Tours' Julia Rosenfeld
Apr 18, 2023
Ep. 01 - San Antonio, TX: The Best Haunted Locations in San Antonio w/ RJA Ghost Tours
Apr 11, 2023
Visit the Seven Magic Mountains (Las Vegas, NV)
Mar 28, 2023
The History of Pebble Beach Golf Links
Mar 21, 2023
The origins of the El Presidente drink
Mar 14, 2023
The Fascinating History of Los Cabos, Mexico
Mar 07, 2023
Ghost Town: The Rise and Fall of Rhyolite, Nevada
Feb 28, 2023