Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast
Chris Christensen
Since 2005, Amateur Traveler has been talking about different destinations every week. It covers destinations all over the world with an emphasis on culturally rich travel. Learn more about your world. Amateur Traveler won its creator, Chris Christensen, a Travel+Leisure award as the "best independent travel journalist" and entry into the "Podcast Hall of Fame."
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2022 • 47min
AT#808 - Travel to Silicon Valley, California
Hear about travel to the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara Valley) of California and San Jose as the Amateur Traveler talks about his hometown of 38 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2022 • 55min
AT#807 - Travel to the Jaén province of Andalucia, Spain
Hear about travel to the Jaén province of Andalucia Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Molly Sears-Piccavey who lives in Andalucia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2022 • 55min
AT#806 - Travel to Havana, Cuba
Hear about travel to Havana Cuba as the Amateur Traveler talks to Talek Nates, a Cuban-American, about the capital of the country of her ancestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2022 • 51min
AT#713 - Travel to Brittany France
Hear about things to do when you travel to the Brittany region of France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Montgomery from GrowingGlobalCitizens.com about this less-touristed corner of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2022 • 50min
AT#805 - Travel to Queretaro, Mexico
Hear about things to do when you travel to Queretaro, Mexico as the Amateur Traveler talks to Ray Blakney about his adopted Mexican home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 4, 2022 • 1h 2min
AT#804 - Travel to Hanoi and Northern Vietnam
Paul B. Kennedy, a Hanoi resident and founder of VietnamTravelWithUs.com, shares his passion for Northern Vietnam. He dives into the cultural richness of Hanoi, emphasizing its stunning landscapes and traditions. Kennedy presents a delightful seven-day itinerary filled with street food tours featuring pho and spring rolls. He also discusses transportation options, favoring limo vans for comfort. The stunning rice terraces of Sapa and the vibrant culture of Ha Long Bay round out the conversation, offering tips for immersive travel experiences.
May 28, 2022 • 59min
AT#803 - Travel to Death Valley National Park
Hear about travel to Death Valley National Park in California as the Amateur Traveler talks to former park ranger Jeff Ohlfs about the largest of the national parks in the continental United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2022 • 56min
AT#802 - Travel to the South of Iceland
Hear about travel to the South of Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to hotelier Friðrik Pálsson about his native land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022 • 13min
Everything-Everywhere - King Tutankhamun
A sample episode of my friend Gary Arndt's Everything-Everywhere podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2022 • 1h
AT#801 - Tennessee Road Trip
Hear about a Tennessee Road Trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Stephanie Craig from HistoryFanGirl.com about a recent family trip across the Volunteer State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
