Unscaled Travel Show
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.
Episodes
In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy explore the bizarre and fascinating world of food competitions. They discuss various unique eating contests from around the globe, the cultural significance of these events, and the wild challenges that participants face.
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Skip the jump-scare theme parks — we’re taking you to the real haunted hotspots. From abandoned asylums and ghost towns to murder houses and cursed hotels, these are the places where death actually happened… and something never quite left. Whether you're planning a Halloween trip or just like to spook yourself silly, we’ve got an episode full of eerie history, tragic endings, and cold spots you can walk right into.
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Vatican City may be the smallest country in the world, but it’s packed with more art, architecture, and long lines than most visitors are ready for. In this episode, we break down what’s actually worth your time — from St. Peter’s Basilica to the hidden Vatican necropolis — plus a few off-the-radar gems most tours skip.
We’ll walk you through how to avoid the worst of the crowds, what to wear to get past security, where to find real...
In this episode of Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy offer some simple rules and, most importantly, ways to keep cool when visiting Las Vegas in the middle of summer.
They also explain how locals live year-round in Sin City, but also why they love living in such a hostile environment.
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S03 Ep118
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Think America doesn’t have castles? Think again. In this episode, we tour the strangest fortresses in the U.S. — from a Gilded Age mega-mansion with its own zip code, to a Texas castle built by a baker, to a Chicago hotel designed by a serial killer. You’ll get heartbreak, egomania, imported ceilings, wine cellars, and one truly medieval waterpark.
These aren’t castles built for kings — they’re built for love, for ghosts, and for pu...
San Francisco has always been a magnet for the marvelously unhinged. In this episode, we’re not mocking the weird — we’re celebrating it. From self-declared emperors and serial bigamists to leopard-print twins and a woman who may have hexed half of Nob Hill, we dive into the glorious absurdity of a city that treats eccentricity like a civic duty. These aren’t just local legends — they’re reminders that in San Francisco, strange is ...
In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, we explore Colma, California, a unique town known as the City of the Dead or the City of Souls. With a living population of less than 2,000 and over 1.6 million deceased residents, Colma's history is intertwined with the expansion of San Francisco, which relocated its cemeteries to make room for development.
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S03 Ep115
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In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy explore the seemingly small inventions that have significantly transformed the travel experience.
They discuss the impact of innovations such as GPS, rolling luggage, travel toiletries, and the evolution of passports. They highlight how these inventions have shaped modern travel and the way we experience the world.
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S03 Ep114
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From fake monks to "free" friendship bracelets, this week we’re diving into the world’s most persistent travel scams — the kind that separate you from your wallet before you even realize what happened. We’ll take you from Paris to Bangkok, New York to Nairobi, exposing the street hustles, overcharging menus, rigged taxis, and CD scams.
Because sometimes the real attraction… is the con. Also, never catch the baby!
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Think your vacation couldn’t get any weirder? Think again. From Italy’s no-pizza-on-the-steps ordinance to Singapore’s gum crackdown to a UK law about suspiciously handling salmon (yes, really), this episode dives into the strangest, funniest, and most baffling travel laws around the world.
Some are outdated. Some are deadly serious. And some are still enforced with handcuffs and fines. Tune in to find out how your favorite swimsuit...
In this episode of Unscaled we're on a global mission to introduce you to some of the oldest restaurants in the world that are still serving people today.
Some of these restaurants have hosted legendary monarchs, classical geniuses, and probably a villain or two.
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S03 Ep111
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From Ghostbusters and Harry Potter to The Shining and The Truman Show, this episode of Unscaled takes you to the real-life places behind your favorite movies. We explore the magic—and mayhem—of set-jetting, and why some towns love the spotlight while others are begging for the credits to roll.
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S03 Ep110
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In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, hosts Jeremy and Amy discuss the growing issue of over-tourism and its impact on popular travel destinations. We explore alternatives to well-known tourist spots, including Las Vegas, Cancun, Italy, NYC, Spain and Japan.
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S03 Ep109
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Most airports are a test of patience. But some? They’re full-blown luxury resorts with butterfly gardens, private spas, Michelin-star meals, and BMWs that drive you to your gate. In this episode, we reveal the world’s most luxurious airports — from Singapore’s waterfall wonderland to LAX’s $5,000-a-flight private terminal. Based on rankings from Skytrax, Forbes, Condé Nast, and more, this isn’t your average travel list. It’s an upg...
You’ve heard the legends — Marco Polo, Lewis and Clark, Amelia Earhart — but what if the stories you learned in school were more fiction than fact? In this episode, we dig into the real, gritty lives of history’s most famous travelers: the disasters, the cover-ups, the survival stories, and the spin jobs that turned failure into fame. Because when it comes to travel legends, it’s not always about who went the farthest — it’s about ...
Destination weddings sound dreamy — until customs seizes your flowers, the officiant doesn’t show, and your cousin gets food poisoning in paradise. In this episode of Unscaled, we dive into the fantasy and fallout of saying “I do” abroad: from Santorini mishaps to Balinese monkey thefts, plus how much your guests really hate you for choosing Tuscany.
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S03 Ep106
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Strasbourg: the French city that can't decide if it’s German, Gothic, or just gloriously confused. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre true story of a medieval dancing plague, a cathedral run by robot Jesus, wine cellars under hospitals, and why students are partying where monks once aged Riesling. Oh, and it also turns into a Christmas snow globe every winter.
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If you could only purchase one ticket, would you choose the Louvre or the Met?
In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, we compare two of the world's most renowned museums: the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City.
We explore and compare various aspects such as visitor experience, iconic artworks, and the cultural significance of each museum, ultimately leading to a debate on whi...
In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, Jeremy and Amy explore the fascinating world of the 600 documented ghost towns in Nevada.
They discuss the definition of ghost towns, the history behind notable sites like Rhyolite, Goodsprings, Berlin, Goldfield, and Hamilton, and the unique stories that each location holds.
The conversation delves into the myths and realities of ghost towns, highlighting the blend of travel, history, a...
In this episode of the Unscaled Travel Show, we explore the rich history of Las Vegas, delving into its transformation from a Wild West outpost to the vibrant Sin City visitors know today. We discuss key historical landmarks, the influence of the mob, and the entertainment legacy left by icons like Elvis and the Rat Pack.
The conversation highlights various places to visit that encapsulate the essence of Las Vegas, providing listen...
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