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#S3 #8 Hot Springs, Vegas, and the Long Road West
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- Man and Machine Podcast
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- Apr 11, 2026
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- 736
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Summary
In this week’s episode, Tom maps out more of his big American adventure, which kicks off on 27th May and runs through early July. The plan now includes soaking at Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado — spending a relaxed five hours in the mineral pools inspired by places like Japan, South Korea, Iceland and more — before heading to Aspen for the night. From there it’s on to Las Vegas (staying off-Strip at the Palms), then a big drive into California with stops at Santa Monica Pier, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. On the way back north he’s planning a quick detour to Seattle for the obligatory Starbucks run, plus a photo stop at the Peace Arch on the US-Canada border. We also chat about practical bits: using the Smithsonian underground parking in DC for the White House and Lincoln Memorial, the power bank keeping all his Apple gear charged on the road, and whether he should bring the Apple Vision Pro or the iPad. Relaxed, excited, and full of that “let’s see what happens” energy. Just two mates talking through the dream road trip while it’s still April and the open road is calling. See you next Friday, keeper. Safe travels when the time comes.