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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 the Battle of San Jacinto. Along the way, we hit the actual stops you can visit — museums, battlefields, and small towns — tying the story together through travel, not just timelines. ____________________________________ S04 Ep157 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 Ep156 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 the bloom is worth planning a trip around. ____________________________________ S04 Ep155 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 Ep154 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 — "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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 the Caribbean’s most recognizable resorts. ____________________________________ S04 Ep149 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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, 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

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 social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

In 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: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

In this episode of Unscaled Travel Show, we’re celebrating Historic Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a practical, first-timer-friendly road trip episode. We're diving a bit into the history and the reasons why Route 66 is such a beloved piece of Americana. Plus, we're highlighting fun, still-standing stops, roadside icons, and easy planning tips. ____________________________________ S04 Ep143 ____________________________________ Connect with us on social media:  Instagram: @unscaledtravelshow Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Website: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/