Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

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<p>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."</p>

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AT#990 - Travel to Southeastern China (Xiamen, Fujian, and Guangzhou)

Hear about travel to Southeastern China as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from JontyTravels.com about his first trip to China, to a less-visited region. This week's show is …

Apr 04, 2026 · 59m

AT#989 - Central America Road Trip

Hear about a road trip through Central America as the Amateur Traveler talks about traveling overland through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala in search of volcanoes, tropical …

Mar 28, 2026 · 56m

AT#988 - Hidden Gems of London

Hear about visiting the hidden gems of London, England, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about this city he once called home. This week's show …

Mar 21, 2026 · 50m

AT#987 - Travel to Slovenia

Hear about travel to Slovenia as Chris talks with travel writer Sam Baldwin about an active, slightly off-the-beaten-path itinerary through one of Europe’s most underrated countries. This week's show is …

Mar 14, 2026 · 56m

AT#986 - Travel to Dublin, Ireland

Hear about travel to Dublin, Ireland, as the Amateur Traveler talks to tour guide Garvan Rushe from DublinTourGuide.ie about the capital and largest city of Ireland. This week's show is …

Mar 07, 2026 · 1h 0m

AT#985 - Travel to Northern France

Hear about travel to Northern France (and a day in Flanders) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Craig Anderson about his trip into the historic towns and sites of the …

Feb 28, 2026 · 50m

AT#984 - Travel to Puebla, Mexico

Hear about travel to Puebla, Mexico as the Amateur Traveler talks to Scott Thompson from Livit Immersion Center about his adopted home in this historic colonial city in central Mexico. …

Feb 21, 2026 · 1h 15m

AT#983 - Travel to Bern, Switzerland

Hear about travel to Bern, Switzerland, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jack Baumann from Guidester and the Europe Travel 101 Podcast about a city he fell in love with …

Feb 14, 2026 · 52m

AT#982 - Travel to Sardinia

Hear about travel to Sardinia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Shannon O'Brien from shannon-obrien.com about her visit to this island corner of Italy. Why should you go to Sardinia? …

Feb 07, 2026 · 40m

MT#10 - Christmas Markets in Europe

Hear about travel to Christmas Markets in Europe as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes of JustinAndCrystal.com about his visit to markets in 32 different cities across 12 countries. …

Feb 04, 2026 · 1h 6m

AT#981 - Travel to the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe

Hear about travel to the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe as the Amateur Traveler talks to Rael Zieve from Keep Travelling Africa about one of his favorite African itineraries. Why should …

Jan 31, 2026 · 54m

AT#980 - Travel to Tunis, Tunisia

Hear about travel to Tunis, Tunisia, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Ohlfs about his recent visit to this arid Arab country in North Africa. Why should you go …

Jan 24, 2026 · 45m

AT#979 - Travel to the Parks of Utah

Hear about travel to lesser-known parks in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes from justinandcrystal.com about their recent road trip through the American Southwest. …

Jan 17, 2026 · 1h 5m

AT#978 - Travel to Skardu, Pakistan

Hear about travel to the remote region of Skardu, Pakistan, as the Amateur Traveler talks to James Schomburgk about his recent visit to this beautiful mountain region. Why should you …

Jan 10, 2026 · 1h 2m

AT#977 - Travel to Southeastern Turkey

Hear about travel to Southeastern Turkey as the Amateur Traveler talks to Mark Michael from rambleswithmark.com about this region that is the home to people in the Bible like Paul …

Jan 03, 2026 · 1h 8m

AT#976 - Travel to Libya

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks with AJ Ajay, a Libyan-born travel professional and founder of Intu Libya, about traveling to one of North Africa’s least-visited …

Dec 27, 2025 · 1h 3m

AT#975 - Travel to Delhi, India

In this episode of the Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen welcomes back Jonty Crane of Jonty Travels and The Tramping Life podcast to share practical advice and favorite sights from …

Dec 20, 2025 · 54m

AT#974 - Cruising Patagonia with Australis

In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris shares an in-depth look at an eight-night adventure cruise through the fjords, glaciers, capes, and wildlife of southern Patagonia aboard Ventus Australis. …

Dec 13, 2025 · 1h 10m

AT#973 - Travel to Northern Taiwan

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with returning guest and friend of the show Lee Moore, author of "China's Backstory: The History Beijing Doesn't Want You to Read" …

Dec 06, 2025 · 49m

AT#972 - Travel to Central Vietnam

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with travel writer and guidebook author Joshua Zukas about planning an immersive trip through Central Vietnam, a region filled with imperial history, …

Nov 29, 2025 · 1h 5m

AT#971 - Yangtze River Cruise in China

In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris takes you along on a Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing, an upstream journey through China’s legendary Three Gorges. Along the …

Nov 22, 2025 · 1h 11m

AT#970 - Walking the Thames Path Trail in England

Hear about travel to the south of England as the Amateur Traveler talks to Heather Cowper from HeatherOnHerTravels.com about hiking the Thames Path National Trail. This week's show is supported …

Nov 15, 2025 · 49m