Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast
Chris ChristensenSince 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."
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1028 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & TravelHistory | |||
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Hear about travel to Fiji as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from jontytravels.com about this island nation where he lived this year.
Why should you visit Fiji?
Jonty says, "Fiji offers the classic South Pacific island experience, with ex... more
Hear about travel to Paris as the Amateur Traveler talks to Angela J. Reed of Parisienne Farmgirl about museums, cafés, neighborhoods, markets, gardens, and viewpoints in the City of Light.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podca... more
Hear about travel to Western Crete as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from jontytravels.com about his hiking adventure around the villages and in the mountains of the largest Greek island.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Tra... more
Hear about travel to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the annual Amateur Traveler trip as host Chris Christensen and guest Bill Abbott talk about a tour to 2 of the 5 'Stans in Central Asia.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podca... more
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- Episode 674
I’m working my way through episodes on Italy. This one has Interesting, knowledgeable guests, speaking on a less known region of Italy to tourists, Le Marche. I enjoyed it a lot. Le Marche sounds charming and a wonderful break from the tourist trail.
My opinion on the host is less favorable. Chris Christensen is unconscionably condescending and rude to his gracious guests. Throughout the episode he’s fact checking them, correcting them, and literally laughing at his female guest when she menti... more
Apple Podcasts5REW52
United States23 days ago - Always so useful
For at least 10 years, I have been listening to amateur traveler whenever I set out on the road. I always travel independently and amateur travelers is just a huge source of suggestions and helpful ideas. As the old ad line goes “don’t leave home without it.”
Apple Podcasts5NYC ProsecutorUnited Statesa month ago - Good content but volume balancing is horrendous
As an avid traveler, I find the content of this podcast to be very interesting and inspiring, however I find I get very frustrated with the audio quality. The volume discrepancy between Chris and the guest is very significant, so I find myself turning up the volume when Chris is speaking, but then my ears get blasted when the guest speaks. Alternatively, I’ll listen at a normal volume, but then can’t hear a word that Chris mumbles. It makes for a very unpleasant listening experience. You’d think... more
Apple Podcasts3AwnaSil0278United States2 months ago - Costa Rica
Followed Chris’s advice to focus on the best of Costa Rica. With our teens, we rafted the Paquera and ziplined over the Monteverde cloud forest. Pura Vida perfection! Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5nyfnynhvnhchyUnited States2 months ago - As Professional As
It’s good to have a consistent go-to podcast travel melting pot. Chris is that steady barometer which presents new ideas, provides inspiration and reinforces ground coverage. He’s introduced me to places I’ve only heard about, while making familiar spots ones to visit again. Congrats on the 1K episodes of success, Chris!!
Apple Podcasts5Tommy Two-TimesUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #121 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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Apple Podcasts | #10 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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