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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Feb 4, 2017 • 55min
AT#547 - Road Trip to British Columbia National Parks
Hear about travel to 4 national parks in British Columbia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Carolyn B. Heller author of "Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2017 • 43min
AT#546 - Travel to Geneva, Switzerland
Hear about travel to Geneva, Switzerland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Leyla Giray Alianak about the region where she lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2017 • 46min
AT#545 - Travel to Oklahoma City
Hear about travel to Oklahoma City as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sheila Scarborough from Tourism Currents about what she calls a "tremendously underrated destination". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2017 • 43min
AT#544 - Travel to Ethiopia
Hear about travel to Ethiopia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Anwar from beyondmyfrontdoor.com about travel to this country rich with beauty and history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 8, 2017 • 39min
AT#543 - Travel to Perak, Malaysia
Discover the hidden gem of Perak, Malaysia with street art, cave temples, waterfalls, and tropical beaches. Explore attractions in the city of EPO including old town with street art, little India, and famous white coffee. Visit must-see spots such as Funny Mountain soybean restaurant and Sin Yun Long coffee shop. Take day trips to Tempurung Cave and Pangkor Islands for adventure and wildlife. Explore Kelly's Castle, the leaning tower, and night market in Perak. Learn about the upcoming Budget Travel Summit and money-saving strategies.
Dec 31, 2016 • 43min
AT#542 - Travel to Oman
Hear about travel to the Sultanate of Oman as the Amateur Traveler talks to Claire Robinson from zigzagonearth.com about her trip to this middle eastern country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2016 • 39min
AT#317 - Travel to India (repeat)
The Amateur Traveler talks to David Grenewetzki about his first trip to India. His itinerary covered Mombai, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Delhi and then ended at the Indian wedding of friends. They started in Mumbai where they saw sites like the arch of India and Elephanta Caves. Near Bangalore they made a side trip to see the Jain pilgrimage site of Shravanabelagola and the palace of Tipu Sultan at Mysore. In Udaipu they splurged and stayed in both the City Palace and the Lake Palace Hotels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2016 • 56min
AT#541 - Travel to Republic of Georgia
Hear about travel to The Republic of Georgia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Samantha Guthrie about this ancient country in the corner of Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2016 • 54min
AT#540 - Travel to Kyoto and the Kansai Region of Japan
Hear about travel to the Kansai Region of Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, etc) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Amanda Kendle from the Thoughtful Travel Podcast about one of her favorite parts of the world. Amanda originally came to Kansai to teach English and fell in loved with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3, 2016 • 54min
AT#539 - Travel to Cape Town, South Africa
Hear about travel to Cape Town, South Africa as the Amateur Traveler talks to Annika Ziehen from Midnight Blue Elephant about her former hometown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
