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Publisher of Amateur Traveler is a popular travel podcast and blog focusing primarily on travel destinations. The Amateur Traveler is 19+ years old. The Amateur Traveler podcast was downloaded over 2 million times. #travelpodcast #travelblogger

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Cuba in 2025 with the Amateur Traveler's Chris Christensen Podcast Episode Β· The Frommer's Travel Show Β· 10/05/2025 Β· 32m

Cuba in 2025 with the Amateur Traveler's Chris Christensen - The Frommer's Travel Show
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #cuba #travel #podcast

06.10.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's episode of The Amateur Traveler is about my recent biking trip around Lake Constance, which spans Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. #germany #austria #switzerland #travel #podcast

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05.10.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lake Constance Bike Trip (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) - Episode 964 - Amateur Traveler A week-long biking trip around Lake Constance combined scenic cycling through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with visits to three UNESCO World Heritage sites

Lake Constance Bike Trip (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) - Amateur Traveler Episode 964 - amateurtraveler.com/lake-constan... #germany #austria #switzerland #podcast #travel

04.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Libya Travel Guide - Archaeology, Culture, and Adventure - Amateur Traveler To most people, Libya remains a black box, one of those places you only see on the news, and more often than not, it is portrayed negatively. What if I told

Libya Travel Guide - Archaeology, Culture, and Adventure - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/libya-travel... #libya #travel

03.10.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biking Around Lake Constance: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Scenery - Amateur Traveler A week-long biking trip around Lake Constance combines cycling through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with visits to medieval towns, castles, monasteries...

Biking Around Lake Constance: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Scenery - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/biking-aroun... #germany #austria #switzerland #travel

30.09.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend Trip From Amsterdam - Utrecht & Alkmaar - Amateur Traveler A perfect Dutch weekend pairs Utrecht’s lively canals, historic Dom Tower, and quirky museums with Alkmaar’s festive cheese market and charming old town

Weekend Trip From Amsterdam - Utrecht & Alkmaar - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/weekend-trip... #netherlands #travel

28.09.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about Marseille and Provence in southern France. #france #travel #podcast

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28.09.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Travel to Marseille and Provence - Episode 963 - Amateur Traveler Six-day itinerary using Marseille as a base to explore its museums, and neighborhoods. Day trips to Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, and Saint-RΓ©my

Travel to Marseille and Provence - Amateur Traveler Episode 963 - wander through colorful neighborhoods and museums, then radiate outward to castles, Roman ruins, hilltop villages, lavender fields, and jaw-dropping coastline day trips amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-ma... #france #travel #podcast

27.09.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about the South Island of New Zealand #newzealand #travel #podcast

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22.09.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand - Episode 962 - Amateur Traveler A scenic road trip itinerary through the northern South Island of New Zealand: Christchurch alpine hikes, hot springs, national parks, Farewell Spit

Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand - Amateur Traveler Episode 962 - amateurtraveler.com/northern-sou... #newzealand #travel #podcast

20.09.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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6 Spectacular Nighttime Events in National Parks - Amateur Traveler National parks at night: firefalls, moonbows, the Milky Way, auroras, and synchronous fireflies, rewarding those who venture out at night

6 Spectacular Nighttime Events in National Parks - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/nighttime-ev... #usa #nationalparks #travel

15.09.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tech in Travel minute - Save money on travel if you are over 40 with hospitality clubs #travel

14.09.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest episode of the Amateur Traveler Podcast is about an adventurous trip to the Solomon Islands. #Travel #Podcast #SolomonIslands.

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14.09.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: The Most Scenic Train Ride in North America - Amateur Traveler The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers a breathtaking journey along the rocky ledge hundreds of feet above the rushing Animas River.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: The Most Scenic Train Ride in North America - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/durango-silv... #colorado #durango #train #travel

13.09.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adventure Travel in the Solomon Islands - Episode 961 - Amateur Traveler A one-week adventure through the Solomon Islands: Honiara, Savo Island, Roderick Bay for volcano hikes and megapode fields, and wreck snorkeling

Adventure Travel in the Solomon Islands - Amateur Traveler Episode 961 amateurtraveler.com/solomon-isla... #solomonislands #travel #podcast

13.09.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose: A Family Day of Play and Learning - California Travel The Children’s Discovery Museum is a hands-on family destination with over 150 interactive exhibits that spark creativity and learning.

Exploring the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose: A Family Day of Play and Learning - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/childrens-di... #california #sanjose #travel

10.09.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: A Deep Dive into Wonder, Wildlife, and Waves - California Travel The Monterey Bay Aquarium blends awe-inspiring exhibits like the Kelp Forest and sea otters with a pioneering conservation mission

Monterey Bay Aquarium: A Deep Dive into Wonder, Wildlife, and Waves - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/monterey-bay... #monterey #california #travel

09.09.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Traveling During Hurricane Season - Amateur Traveler If I ask if you would travel during hurricane season, I suspect that many travelers would think that sounds crazy. Still, every tourist who visits Orlando,

Traveling During Hurricane Season - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/traveling-du... #travel

08.09.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's Amateur Traveler podcast is about budget travel to the Galapagos Islands #ecuador #galapagos #travel #podcast #VisitEcuador πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨

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07.09.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CordeValle Winery in San Martin: Something Old, Something New - California Travel CordeValle Winery in San Martin, formerly Clos LaChance, offers five-wine flights, picnic-friendly patios with bocce and lively summer concerts

CordeValle Winery in San Martin: Something Old, Something New - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/cordevalle-w... #california #travel #winery

06.09.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Budget Travel to the Galapagos Islands - Episode 960 - Amateur Traveler Explore the GalΓ‘pagos Islands on a budget through a land-based itinerary with highlights like Tortuga Bay, El Chato Tortoise Preserve, and BartolomΓ© Island

Budget Travel to the Galapagos Islands - Amateur Traveler Episode 960 - amateurtraveler.com/budget-trave... #ecuador #galapagos #travel #podcast

06.09.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Night Trains in Europe - a Bonus episode of Amateur Traveler #travel #trains #podcast

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04.09.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Night Trains in Europe - More Travel #9 - Amateur Traveler romance, practicality, routes, and budget tips of traveling by night trains in Europe, from Milan to Sicily ferries to Caledonian Sleeper journeys in Scotland

Night Trains in Europe (Podcast) - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/night-trains... #trains #europe

03.09.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Oman really the best country in the world? This week's Amateur Traveler guest thinks so. #oman #travel #podcast

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01.09.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Road Trip in Oman - Episode 959 - Amateur Traveler An two-week road trip through Oman: Muscat’s mosques and markets to turquoise wadis, desert camps, mountain canyons, and the lush southern landscapes of Salalah

Road Trip in Oman - Amateur Traveler Episode 959 amateurtraveler.com/road-trip-in... #oman #travel #podcast

30.08.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching in the Peruvian Amazon - Amateur Traveler I never set out to become a birder. I enjoy spotting wildlife on my travels, but I have never been the kind of person to keep a list of sightings or carry a

A Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching in the Peruvian Amazon - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/birdwatching... #peru #amazon #birds

27.08.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about the fascinating country of Turkmenistan. #turkmenistan #travel #podcast

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25.08.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adventure on the Peruvian Amazon: The Definition of Adventure Travel - Amateur Traveler A small-group riverboat cruise through the Peruvian Amazon: diverse wildlife, village life, and rainforest adventures, piranha, and a true sense of exploration.

Adventure on the Peruvian Amazon: The Definition of Adventure Travel - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/adventure-on... #peru #travel

21.08.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture: Tibet Without Being Tibet - Amateur Traveler A weeklong trip through the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture: a taste of Tibet outside Tibet, with high-altitude monasteries, herds of yaks, remote villages

Exploring the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture: Tibet Without Being Tibet - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/gannan-tibet... #china #gansu #travel

20.08.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calerrain Wines in Gilroy, More than a Backyard Winery - California Travel Calerrain Wines, a family-run winery in Gilroy offers a relaxed backyard tasting experience showcasing wines from diverse California vineyards

Calerrain Wines in Gilroy, More than a Backyard Winery - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/calerrain-wi... #california #gilroy #wine #travel

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