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Show Me Your Trips
Welcome to Show Me Your Trips, the ultimate audio destination for travelers who want to skip the tourist traps and level up their adventures! Unlike typical travel shows, we pair actionable advice with incredible storytelling to help you master the art of the journey.
Join us each week for fun, fast-paced series packed with insider tips and tricks designed to make your traveling experience smoother, cheaper, and infinitely better. We dive deep into unique travels and hidden gems, turning every…
Episodes
Show Me Your TripsTake the Ultimate Halloween Trip
After haunted hotels, historic cities, Salem, Halloween cruises, ghost tours, Transylvania, dark destinations, creepy attractions, scams, emergencies, and…
Show Me Your TripsStop Traveling Like a Horror Movie Character
The tank is almost empty, the phone battery is at two percent, nobody knows where you are, and someone just suggested splitting up. You are no longer on…
Show Me Your TripsPrepare Before Your Dream Trip Becomes a Nightmare
Nobody plans to lose a passport, miss a connection, arrive without luggage, or spend the night in an airport. Episode 10 shows how preparation can make those…
Show Me Your TripsProtect Yourself From Travel Scams
The scariest person on your vacation may be holding a free bracelet, driving an unmarked taxi, offering help at an ATM, or sending a rental agreement that…
Show Me Your TripsFace the Worlds Creepiest Attractions
Catacombs, abandoned settlements, former prisons, crypts, underground tunnels, ossuaries, castles, and caves: the world's creepiest attractions can be…
Show Me Your TripsVisit a Destination With a Dark Past
Why do travelers visit battlefields, prisons, memorials, disaster sites, and places connected to tragedy? Episode 7 explores dark tourism and the…
Show Me Your TripsFollow Draculas Trail Through Transylvania
Step beyond the movie legend and follow Dracula's trail through Transylvania. Episode 6 explores the castles, medieval towns, mountain scenery, and folklore…
Show Me Your TripsTake a Ghost Tour After Dark
A great ghost tour can make you forget you are standing on a sidewalk with twenty strangers. Episode 5 looks at how the best guides combine history…
Show Me Your TripsCelebrate Halloween on if High Seas
Trade the neighborhood costume party for Halloween on the high seas. Episode 4 explores how cruise lines celebrate with costume contests, themed parties…
Show Me Your TripsExperience Salem During Halloween
Salem in October delivers costumes, museums, walking tours, performances, historic streets, and enormous crowds. Episode 3 explains how to enjoy the Halloween…
Show Me Your TripsChoose Americas Most Haunted City
Which American city deserves the title of most haunted? In Episode 2, Scott compares the history, atmosphere, and travel experiences of Savannah, St…
Show Me Your TripsBook a Night in a Haunted Hotel If You Dare
Would you pay to spend the night in a hotel where some guests supposedly never checked out? Scott Showalter opens The 12 Trips of Halloween with a challenge to…
Show Me Your TripsSo..Was it Worth it?
Twenty episodes.Balconies. Drink packages. Suites. Business class. Airport lounges. Private tours. Overwater bungalows. Alaska cruises. Travel insurance…
Show Me Your TripsIs Using a Travel Advisor Worth It?
After 19 episodes of talking about travel value, we finally ask the question Scott intentionally saved until near the end:Is using a travel advisor worth it?…
Show Me Your TripsIs an Alaskan Cruise Worth It?
Glaciers. Mountains. Wildlife. Scenic cruising.An Alaska cruise can feel completely different from almost any other cruise vacation.But it can also get…
Show Me Your TripsIs an Over the Water Bungalow Worth it?
Turquoise water. Private deck. Direct ocean access. Breakfast delivered over the water.It may be one of the most recognizable travel experiences on the…
Show Me Your TripsIs the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Worth It?
Sometimes it’s one of the easiest ways to understand a new city.Other times...You’ve paid good money to sit in traffic wearing headphones. In Episode 17 of “Is…
Show Me Your TripsIs a Private Tour Worth It?
Four people with a private guide can have a very different day than 50 people following somebody holding a numbered paddle. In Episode 16 of “Is It Worth It?”…
Show Me Your TripsIs Travel Insurance Worth It?
Nobody gets excited about buying travel insurance.There's no ocean view. No cocktail. No room upgrade. And you're probably not posting a picture of your policy…
Show Me Your TripsIs CLEAR Worth It?
TSA PreCheck. Global Entry. CLEAR.At this point, getting through the airport is starting to sound like choosing a streaming service. In Episode 14 of “Is It…
Show Me Your TripsIs Global Entry Worth It?
You've just spent nine hours flying home from Europe.You're tired. Your phone is dying. Your body has absolutely no idea what time it is.And then...Welcome to…
Show Me Your TripsIs TSA PreCheck Worth It?
Shoes off. Laptop out. Jacket off. Liquids out.Then you look over and see another group of travelers seemingly breezing through security...How do I get in THAT…
Show Me Your TripsIs Airport Lounge Access Worth It?
Comfortable chairs. Food. Drinks. Wi-Fi. Charging outlets. Maybe even a shower.Airport lounges sound like the perfect escape from a crowded terminal. Until you…
Show Me Your TripsIs Premium Economy Worth It?
Economy is cheaper. Business Class is incredible. But what about that cabin sitting right in the middle? In Episode 10 of “Is It Worth It?”, Scott Showalter…
Show Me Your TripsIs Business Class Worth it?
Lie-flat seat. Airport lounge. Priority boarding. Better meals. More space.Business class sounds fantastic.Then you see the price...And suddenly you’re…
Show Me Your TripsIs an Adults - Only Resort Wirth It?
No kids.For some travelers, those two words immediately sound like a vacation. 😂But adults-only doesn't automatically mean quiet, romantic, or luxurious…
Show Me Your TripsIs an All-Inclusive Resort Worth It?
Unlimited food. Unlimited drinks. Beautiful pools. Beaches. Entertainment. Activities.You pay one price, show up, and everything is…
Show Me Your TripsIs a Cruise Line’s Private Island Worth the Hype?
Perfect beaches. Crystal-clear water. Cabanas. Water parks. Beach clubs. Frozen drinks.Cruise lines make their private destinations look like paradise—but are…
Show Me Your TripsIs the Suite Life Worth It?
A bigger cabin. A bigger balcony. Priority boarding. Private lounges. Concierge service. Maybe even a butler.Sounds fantastic.Then you see the price. 😳 In…
Show Me Your TripsIs Specialty Dining Worth It?
You already paid for the cruise—and food is included. So why would you pay even more money just to eat dinner?In Episode 4 of the “Is It Worth It?” series…
Show Me Your TripsIs a Cruise Drink Package Worth It
“Is a Cruise Drink Package Worth It?” Unlimited drinks sound great—until you see the total price.In Episode 3 of the “Is It Worth It?” series, Scott Showalter…
Show Me Your TripsIs a Balcony Cabin Worth It
“Is a Balcony Cabin Worth It?” Is waking up to an ocean view worth paying more for your cruise cabin? In Episode 2 of the “Is It Worth It?” series, Scott…
Show Me Your TripsIntroducing - “Is It Worth It?”
Introducing “Is It Worth It?” “The Price Is Easy to Find. The Value Is What We’re Here to Figure Out.” Welcome to the brand-new “Is It Worth It?” series from…
Show Me Your TripsA Desert Adventure
What happens when you trade the familiar for bustling medinas, endless desert dunes, camel treks, and a sunrise high above Morocco? In this episode of Show Me…
Show Me Your TripsThe Legend of The Seas Review
A new ship, a Mediterranean itinerary, incredible food, entertainment, and plenty to explore—so does Legend of the Seas live up to the hype? In this episode of…
Show Me Your Trips“Trip” of a Lifetime
Sometimes the trip you planned becomes a completely different kind of “trip.”In this very personal episode of Show Me Your Trips, Scott Showalter shares what…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…How Much Travel Would Ruin Me for my Ordinary Life
Season Finale.What if the greatest souvenir from traveling isn't something you can pack in a suitcase?In the final episode of the "I Wish I Would Have…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Before Becoming a Travel Agent
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in the travel industry? In Episode 26 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series, Scott…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…The Best Travel Stories Usually Come From Mistakes
Not every vacation goes according to plan—and that's often the best part. In Episode 25 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series, Scott Showalter shares…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Every Country Has Different Social Norms
One of the greatest joys of travel is experiencing different cultures—but with that comes the responsibility of understanding and respecting local customs. In…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Not Everyone Speaks English
Travel has an incredible way of connecting people—even when they don't speak the same language. In Episode 23 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Tipping Customs Change in Every Country
Leaving a tip may seem like second nature—but around the world, it can mean very different things. In Episode 22 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Currency Exchange at Airports Is a Rippoff
Airport currency exchange counters may be convenient, but convenience often comes with a price. In Episode 21 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Loyalty Programs Matter
What if your vacations could actually help pay for your next vacation? In Episode 20 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series, Scott Showalter explains why…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Local Food is Part of the Experience
Travel isn't just about seeing new places—it's about tasting them. In Episode 19 of the "I Wish I Would Have Known..." series, Scott Showalter explores why…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Before Visiting a Theme Park
Theme parks are magical...But they're also exhausting if you don't have a plan. In Episode 18, Scott Showalter shares strategies for avoiding overwhelm…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known..Before Traveling During Huricane Season
Hurricane season doesn't automatically mean bad vacations. In Episode 17, Scott Showalter separates myths from reality and explains how flexibility, travel…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Know…Before My First Cruise
Thinking about taking your first cruise?Cruising is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to travel, but first-time cruisers often discover there are…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…to Travel During Shoulder Season
What if the best time to travel isn't when everyone else is traveling? In Episode 15, Scott Showalter explains why experienced travelers love shoulder season…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Romance Travel Isn’t Always Romantic
Honeymoons, anniversary trips, proposal vacations, couples cruises... they all look perfect online.Reality?Travel can test even the strongest relationships. In…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Before Traveling Internationally
Traveling internationally is exciting, but there are a lot of things first-time travelers wish they knew before stepping on that plane. In Episode 13 of the "I…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…How to Transition form a Traveler back to a Travel Specialist
What happens after the vacation ends? In Episode 12 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott Showalter pulls back the curtain on life as a travel…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…How to Spot and Avoid the New Era of Street Scams
Travel scams have evolved — and many tourists don’t realize how modern they’ve become. In Episode 11 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…The Real Coast of Traveling for a Major Sporting Event or Marathon
Traveling for a major sporting event sounds exciting…until you realize the normal rules of travel completely disappear. In Episode 10 of the “I Wish I Would…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Know…Before Posting My Vacation Online
Social media changed travel forever…but not always in good ways. In Episode 9 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott Showalter talks about vacation…
Show Me Your TripsI wish I would Have Known…This Before Using to AI Book Deals
AI is changing the way people plan vacations…but should travelers trust it completely? In Episode 8 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott Showalter…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I would Have Known…How Exhausting Over-planning Can Be
Trying to “see everything” on vacation might actually ruin the vacation .In Episode 7 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott Showalter talks about…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would have Known…The Internet Lies About Must-See Destinations
Social media makes every destination look magical… but reality doesn’t always match the Instagram post. In Episode 6 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…”…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Pickpockets Target Tourist
Tourists make easy targets — especially when they’re distracted, overwhelmed, or carrying valuables in all the wrong places. In Episode 5 of the “I Wish I…
Show Me Your TripsI Wish I Would Have Known…Traveling Isn’t Just for Rich People
Think travel is only for wealthy people? Think again. In Episode 4 of the “I Wish I Would Have Known…” series, Scott Showalter breaks down one of the biggest…