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."
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Aug 6, 2022 • 40min
AT#812 - Travel to the South Tyrol, Italy
Hear about travel to South Tyrol, Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Lynne Nieman about this beautiful region in northern Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2022 • 52min
AT#811 - Hiking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites in Italy
Hear about hiking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites in northern Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Morgan Fielder from CraveThePlanet.com about a multi-day hike she has taken more than once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2022 • 48min
AT#810 - Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
Hear about driving the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi as the Amateur Traveler talks to journalist and southerner Kristin Luna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2022 • 48min
AT#809 - Travel to Iraq Kurdistan
Hear about travel to Kurdistan in northern Iraq as the Amateur Traveler talks to Mansoureh Farahani from travelwithmansoureh.com about her travels in this off-the-beaten-path destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
