Show Me Your Trips
Society & Culture
About
Ever dreamt of vacations that are equal parts magical and memory-making? Then pack your wanderlust and join your whimsical travel guide, Scott Showalter, on Show Me Your Trips! We'll be your compass, confidante, and occasional travel goofball, unlocking tips and tricks that'll transform your trips from ordinary to extraordinary. On "Show Me Your Trips," you'll: Uncover hidden gems: Forget tourist traps! We'll show you secret spots that'll make you feel like you've stumbled onto a travel fairytale. Master budget-friendly hacks: Traveling doesn't have to break the bank! We'll share savvy tips to stretch your travel dollar further than a rubber band. Laugh (and learn) from travel fails: Our shared travel mishaps (yes, even your host has a few!) will have you giggling and learning valuable lessons (hopefully without the awkward airport security pat-down). "Relax, Explore and don't forget to Show Me Your Trips"
Episodes
- Cruising Pet Peeve’s
Scott and Keb discuss cruise pet peeves like elevator etiquette and buffet lines on 'Show Me Your Stupid.' They share humorous stories and critique vacation behavior related to cruising.
- Introducing- The Mini-Series “Show Me Your Stupid”
This episode launches the "Show Me Your Stupid" mini-series, featuring guest Keb Pound. The hosts begin by discussing the question of whether or not to purchase a drink package on a cruise.
- The Strangest thing Happened….
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores unusual and unexpected travel events. It features stories of bizarre coincidences, odd encounters, and travel plans that took surreal turns.
- A Walk Down Memory Lane
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" revisits favorite moments and highlights from the past year, including popular episodes and community discussions. It covers topics like exploring beaches and cruise itineraries, celebrating the show's…
- Why I Do What I Do.
This episode reveals the inspiration behind the "Show Me Your Trips" podcast and travel agency. The host shares how a transformative first trip led to a passion for helping others find their dream vacations.
- The Ultimate Survival Guide
This episode provides a travel survival guide covering topics such as laws in Arizona and cultural insights from Singapore and Greece.
- Tourist Mistakes That Cost Money
This episode of Show Me Your Trips discusses common travel mistakes that result in financial penalties, with examples from Italy and Singapore. It aims to provide practical advice for stress-free travel.
- The Most Ridiculous Laws Ever
Scott shares ridiculous laws, including ice cream crimes in Kentucky and bizarre rules in West Virginia. The episode discusses how these laws can make travel more entertaining.
- Partying…..Carefully!
This episode explores safe partying while traveling, covering various laws and regulations in different locations. It aims to help listeners enjoy nightlife without negative consequences.
- Fashion Can Be Illegal?!
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" discusses how fashion can be illegal or restricted in various travel destinations. It covers how clothing choices impact travel experiences, referencing examples from ancient Greece and Barcelona.
- Wildlife Gone Wild….Legally
This episode discusses how animals are involved in travel laws. It covers topics such as intoxicated fish in Ohio and moose-related laws in Alaska.
- Transportation Trouble
This episode explores transportation issues encountered during travel, offering guidance on navigating various forms of transit and legal considerations. It covers examples from Alabama driving laws to Tokyo Metro etiquette.
- Love, Romance and Illegal Affection
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores the intersection of romance and travel. Scott discusses varied rules around public affection, from French etiquette to Dubai laws, to help listeners avoid uncomfortable situations while abroad.
- Food Laws That’ll Make you Hungry
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" explores unusual food laws globally, discussing how they connect to culture and local customs.
- Donkeys, Laws, and Travel Stories
This episode explores how culture shapes travel rules, discussing surprising laws from Arizona to Acropolis in Greece. The host explains the importance of respecting local traditions while traveling.
- Illegal Fun Around the World
This episode discusses how everyday activities can become illegal when traveling. It shares examples and practical tips to help listeners avoid unexpected trouble abroad.
- Traveling Through Time… and Weird Laws
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" explores unusual laws in various locations, from Alabama to Switzerland. It discusses how understanding local regulations is crucial for a smooth travel experience and emphasizes the importance of cultu…
- View From The Rearview Mirror
In this series finale, Scott Showalter looks back at the "ABCs of the Strangest Landmarks," revisiting various sites. The episode also addresses listener questions and reveals future plans for the show.
- Zion National Park
This episode explores Zion National Park, focusing on its geological features like the Navajo sandstone cliffs and the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. It also discusses the hiking experience at Angels Landing and the park's name change from Muku…
- Ypsilanti Water Tower
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores the Ypsilanti Water Tower, focusing on its history and legacy as an engineering masterpiece in Michigan.
- Xanadu Houses
This episode revisits the Xanadu Houses, experimental homes from the 1980s constructed from polyurethane foam and featuring computer-controlled living. The discussion covers their futuristic vision and eventual decline.
- World’s Largest Ball of Twine
This episode of Show Me Your Trips features a visit to Cawker City, KS, to see the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. The ball of twine is a 20,000-pound community record that began in 1953.
- Voodoo Doughnut
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores Voodoo Doughnut, a Portland landmark. Scott discusses the pastry shop's unique doughnut creations and its cultural phenomenon status in the Pacific Northwest.
- Unclaimed Baggage
Scott visits the 50,000-square-foot Unclaimed Baggage store in Alabama. The store sells items found in airline luggage, including lost wedding rings and medieval armor.
- Thor’s Well
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores Thor's Well, also known as the "Drainpipe of the Pacific." The discussion covers the science and danger associated with this natural feature on the Oregon Coast.
- Strike One! - The Field of Dreams Cornfield
This episode features a trip to the Field of Dreams cornfield in Dyersville, Iowa. Scott explores the Lansing family farm, where a patch of agriculture was transformed into a baseball diamond for a Hollywood film.
- Rock City
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" features a visit to Rock City on Lookout Mountain. Scott explores the destination and tests the claim of seeing seven states from one cliff.
- The Queen Mary
This episode explores the Queen Mary ocean liner. It covers its history, including its role in WWII, its Art Deco design, and its haunted Room B340.
- Prada Marfa
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" features a visit to Prada Marfa, an art installation in West Texas. The discussion focuses on the meaning behind the installation and society's fascination with brands.
- The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
This episode explores "The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse" in St. Augustine, a landmark known for its survival through over 200 years of Florida hurricanes.
- The Neon Musem
This episode explores The Neon Museum, where Scott tours 250 iconic pieces of Las Vegas history. The discussion focuses on why these retired neon signs continue to attract interest.
- The Mystery Spot
In this episode, Scott explores The Mystery Spot in the Santa Cruz redwoods. He attempts to uncover the truth behind the site's reported defiance of gravity and its long history of baffling visitors.
- Lucy the Elephant
This episode features a visit to Lucy the Elephant in Margate, NJ. The landmark is six stories tall and predates the Statue of Liberty, having been built to promote real estate.
- Knight’s Ferry Covered Bridge
This episode explores the Knight's Ferry Covered Bridge in California. The bridge, built in 1863, is the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi and survived the Gold Rush and great floods.
- Jolly Green Giant
Scott explores the small-town spirit of Blue Earth, MN, home of the Jolly Green Giant. The episode discusses the appeal of roadside giants.
- International Peace Garden
This episode explores the International Peace Garden, situated at the US-Canada border. The host discusses the floral clock and the 9/11 memorial found within the garden.
- House on the Rock
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores the House on the Rock in Wisconsin. It highlights the architectural maze, including its "Infinity Room" and other unique features.
- The Garden of Eden
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores the Garden of Eden, a concrete sculpture garden in Lucas, Kansas. It tells the story of Samuel Dinsmoor, a Civil War veteran who created this wonderland of statues.
- Four Corners
Scott visits the Four Corners Monument, exploring the intersection of four states and addressing common myths about its location. The episode focuses on his journey to the Navajo Nation.
- The Enchanted Highway
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" explores North Dakota's Enchanted Highway. The episode discusses one man's work with scrap metal sculptures and their impact on a small town.
- Dog Bark Park Inn
This episode explores the Dog Bark Park Inn in Cottonwood, Idaho, a hotel designed as a 30-foot-tall beagle. It highlights the chainsaw artists behind this unique roadside attraction.
- Carhenge
This episode of Show Me Your Trips explores Carhenge, a unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska, featuring 38 vintage automobiles arranged like Stonehenge.
- Bubblegum Alley
This episode of Show Me Your Trips discusses Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, a 70-foot-long alleyway covered in two million pieces of chewed gum. The host, Scott, describes it as a must-see piece of communal folk art.
- The ABC’s of The Strangest Landmarks in the US
This episode of "Show Me Your Trips" explores America's Stonehenge, a 4,000-year-old mystery in New Hampshire. The discussion includes the 4.5-ton "Sacrificial Stone" and the site's potential as an ancient astronomical calendar or a coloni…
- The Anti-Trend
This episode discusses the Slow Rail Revival, focusing on luxury train travel becoming a status symbol. It covers sleeper trains in Japan, Europe, and North America, and explores the resurgence of rail travel.
- The Slow Rail Revival
This episode of Show Me Your Trips, "The Slow Rail Revival," discusses "The Anti-Trend" in travel, focusing on intentional travel and disregarding mainstream hype. Scott Showalter recaps the season and offers guidance on traveling with int…
- The Ancestral Pull
This episode explores "Ancestral Pull" travel, also known as "Roots Tourism." It discusses how DNA kits are leading families to travel to their ancestral villages.
- High Tech Logistics - AI Anyone?
This episode discusses "High-Empathy Logistics" and how travel companies use data and predictive technology, including AI, to enhance the customer experience. Scott Showalter explains how these technologies bring a human touch to the digit…
- Digital Detox
This episode discusses Digital Detox 2.0, focusing on "tuning in" rather than "turning off." Scott Showalter explores the increasing popularity of "Dead Zones," handwriting retreats, and vinyl-only hotels among travelers seeking to disconn…
- Dignified Pet Travel
This episode discusses the "Dignified Pet Travel" movement in 2026, focusing on new regulations and luxury services available for pets. Topics include pet-first airline cabins and AI-monitored hotel stays for dogs, facilitating global pet…