Episode F: Four States, One Foot – The Four Corners Is it possible to be in four places at once? Scott visits the Navajo Nation to stand at the intersection of AZ, NM, CO, and UT, and debunks the myths about whether this famous marker is actually in the "wrong" place.

Episode E: North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway One man, 32 miles of road, and 157,000 pounds of scrap metal. Scott explores how the world’s largest scrap metal sculptures saved a small town from disappearing off the map.

Episode D: Sleeping in a Giant Beagle Scott heads to Cottonwood, Idaho, to visit "Sweet Willy," a 30-foot-tall dog that doubles as a hotel. Learn about the chainsaw artists who turned a "ruff" idea into one of the world’s most famous roadside stays.

Episode C: Carhenge – Detroit Steel Meets Druid Style Who needs ancient England when you have Western Nebraska? Scott takes us to Alliance to see 38 vintage automobiles painted grey and buried trunk-first to mimic the world’s most famous monolith.

Episode B: Sticky Business at Bubblegum Alley San Luis Obispo is home to a 70-foot-long alleyway covered in two million pieces of chewed DNA. Gross? Maybe. Iconic? Absolutely. Scott discusses why this neon-colored coral reef of gum is a must-see piece of communal folk art.

Episode A: The Mystery of America’s Stonehenge Deep in the woods of New Hampshire lies a 4,000-year-old mystery. Is it an ancient astronomical calendar, or a colonial-era prank? Scott explores the 4.5-ton "Sacrificial Stone" and why this New England enigma belongs on your bucket list.

🎙️ Episode 11: The Slow Rail Revival (Luxury on Tracks) In 2026, "getting there" is no longer the boring part. The Slow Rail Revival has turned train travel into the ultimate luxury status symbol. From the "Land-Cruising" sleeper trains of Japan to the new sleeper routes across Europe and North America, we discuss why the glamor of the rails is back—and why traveling at 60mph is better than 600mph.

🎙️ Episode 12: Wrap-Up & The Anti-Trend In our series finale, we look at the most important trend of all: The Anti-Trend. As 91% of travelers say the "mainstream" is over, we wrap up our 2026 forecast by discussing how to ignore the hype and find the trip that actually matters to you. Scott Showalter recaps the season and leaves you with the ultimate guide to traveling with intention in the years to come.

🎙️ Episode 10: The Ancestral Pull (Genealogy Journeys) Who are you, and where did you come from? In 2026, DNA kits aren't just for curiosity—they are the starting point for "Ancestral Pull" travel. We look at the rise of "Roots Tourism," where families travel to remote villages to find the exact house their great-grandparents left behind, turning a vacation into a deep-tissue healing of the family tree.

🎙️ Episode 7: High-Tech, High-Empathy Logistics We have the tech, now we need the heart. In 2026, the industry is moving toward "High-Empathy Logistics." This isn't just about AI chatbots; it’s about predictive tech that knows your flight is delayed before you do and has a hotel voucher and a sympathetic human waiting on the line. Scott Showalter discusses how the best travel companies are using data to bring back the "human touch" in a digital world.

🎙️ Episode 9: Digital Detox 2.0 (The Analog Revival) The original Digital Detox was about "turning off." Digital Detox 2.0 is about "tuning in." In 2026, travelers are seeking out "Dead Zones" where Wi-Fi doesn't exist by design. Scott Showalter explores the rise of handwriting retreats, vinyl-only hotels, and why we’re finally ready to leave the phone in the safe and look at the view with our own eyes.

🎙️ Episode 8: Dignified Pet Travel (The VIPaw Treatment) In 2026, pets aren't just "allowed"—they are celebrated. From dedicated "Pet-First" airline cabins to hotels offering AI-monitored "Smart Stays" for dogs, the Dignified Pet Travelmovement is booming. We dive into the new regulations and luxury services making it possible to take your best friend across the globe without the stress.

Episode 6: Shelf Discovery (The New Culinary Tourism) Forget Michelin stars and expensive tasting menus. In 2026, the most authentic culinary experience is found in the snack aisle. "Shelf Discovery" is the trend of travelers treating local grocery stores, convenience shops, and vending machines as cultural safaris. Today, we explore why 7-Eleven in Tokyo and supermarket safaris in Paris are the top-rated "attractions" of the year.

Episode 5: Cool-cations Is the "Summer Holiday" as we know it dead? As 2026 southern latitudes face record heat, the "Cool-cation" has officially gone mainstream. From the sparkling fjords of Norway to the high-altitude retreats of the Canadian Rockies, travelers are choosing "crisp" over "crispy." Scott Showalter breaks down why a light sweater is the new essential summer accessory and which northern destinations are the new "Amalfi Coast" of 2026. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email: https://yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://nailedittravel.net/ Follow Us X: https://www.twitter.com/@showmeyourtrips

🎙️ Episode 4: Bookbound (The Literary Pilgrimage)Podcast Show Description In a world of digital burnout, 2026 is seeing a massive return to the analog. In Episode 4, Scott Showalter explores the "Bookbound" movement—where the next must-visit destination isn't found on a TikTok feed, but between the pages of a novel. From "Library Hotels" seeing a 70% surge in bookings to travelers seeking out the real-world landscapes of their favorite "Romantasy" novels, we are officially in the era of the Literary Pilgrimage. In this episode, we cover: - The "Shelf Discovery" Trend: Why the local bookstore is replacing the tourist trap as the #1 stop on an itinerary. - Romantasy Retreats: How fantasy genres are driving travelers to enchanted forests and medieval castles in Scotland and Germany. - Quiet Cabin Culture: The rise of reading retreats—solo trips designed specifically for uninterrupted "analog time." - Shelfies over Selfies: How travelers are documenting their journeys through the books they read along the way.