Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

The Amateur Traveler talks to Zora O'Neil who is one of the co-authors of the Rough Guide in the Yucatan guide book. Zora talks about this very beautiful, very tropical and very isolated part of Mexico. Learn about the beach communities (Riviera Maya - Cancun, Talum, Playa del Carmen; Costa Maya - Majahual, Xcalak; Isla Holbox), getting around, the food (Xni Pec, Achiote), the colonial cities (Merida) and the Mayan ruins (the Ruta Puc, Uxmal, Calakmul). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shel Holtz, a communications pro and podcaster, shares his enchanting journey through Slovenia, revealing its hidden gems. He highlights the stunning beauty of Lake Bled and its famous Kremsnita cake. Shel describes the impressive Postojna Cave and the medieval Predjama Castle, while praising Slovenia's delicious local wines and vibrant culinary scene. He discusses the warm hospitality of the Slovenians, the charm of Ljubljana, and the unique experience of slow Sunday meals filled with local flavors. Slovenia, he concludes, is truly an undiscovered delight.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Shawn about his trip to Transylvania in Romania. We talk, of course, about Vlad III the Impaler (Dracula) but also about the green rolling hills, walled towns, castles and people of this beautiful country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler compares two very different cruise options, a Royal Caribbean cruise with formal nights and midnight buffets and the Windjammer Barefoot Cruise. Which cruising option is right for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler goes to St Georges on the island of Bermuda. This World Heritage town is the 5th oldest European settlement in the new world and the home of the oldest English speaking church. This visit was part of a cruise to Bermuda on Royal Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler talks to Deanna about cruising to Alaska aboard a small boat from Cruise West In a nights ashore / days at sea program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler talks to Beth Whitman, author of Wanderlust and Lipstick for Women Traveling to India, about the joys and challenges of traveling to India, especially solo travel as a woman. Learn what iconic image Beth has in her house, how she can go to the sub-continent with only the clothes on her back and how to fall in love with India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler talks to Richard Miller of the SparkleTack podcast (about San Francisco history) about San Francisco. Richard guides us in a driving/walking tour from west to east. We start at lands end and end up near fisherman's wharf while talking about the sites and history of many of the places in between. This is a great companion episode with the 2 part soundseeing walking tour of San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler talks to Alex Lindsay about his adventures in Zimbabwe. Alex has been traveling to Zimbabwe twice a year for a number of years where he has built friendships with the people there including some notable artists and musicians. Alex talks about the struggles of life in Zimbabwe and the beauty of the country and the people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amateur Traveler talks to Rachel about Seoul, South Korea. Rachel is a college student from Hong Kong who studied in Seoul for the Summer. She talks about historic palaces, museums, customs and shopping in this city that she describes as a "kaleidoscope." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices