Travel to Bangladesh – Episode 309

Travel to Bangladesh – Episode 309

The Amateur Traveler talks to Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll of UncorneredMarket.com about their recent trip to Bangladesh. Audrey and Daniel and Scott have been on the road for 5 years and ...
Terracotta Warriors (World’s Biggest Jigzaw Puzzle) – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo

Terracotta Warriors (World’s Biggest Jigzaw Puzzle) – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo

No doubt you have heard about the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, China created for the first emperor of China. But did you know that every one of these statues except one of ...
Book Review – “Getting Out Of Auto” by Bethany Salvon

Book Review – “Getting Out Of Auto” by Bethany Salvon

Bethany Salvon’s book, ‘Getting Out Of Auto,’ is a great resource for travelers new to DSLR photography or anyone curious to know what all those ‘other settings’ do on their camera. In ...
The Lion Sleeps Today – Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania – Daily Photo

The Lion Sleeps Today – Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania – Daily Photo

A female lion sunning itself in the middle of the road at Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania. Must be good to be the top of the food chain.
The Best of 2011 at the Amateur Traveler

The Best of 2011 at the Amateur Traveler

As cliche as a best of 2011 post may be, this gives me a good opportunity to point out some things you may have missed. The opinions here are my own, but ...
A Walk on the Beach – Capitola, California – Daily Photo

A Walk on the Beach – Capitola, California – Daily Photo

This couple is doing what I love to do at my favorite beach town in Northern California. A walk on the beach is a perfect way to enjoy the pretty little town ...
Speed Through Security in the Airport

Speed Through Security in the Airport

Many people are stressed by the air travel experience these days and particularly by airport security, but a little preparation before your trip can make the whole process go more smoothly. Before ...
Tourists on Safari – Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania – Daily Photo

Tourists on Safari – Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania – Daily Photo

This photo gives you some idea of what it is like to go on safari in Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania. You typically ride 5 people in a vehicle like this Toyota Range ...
Travel to the Champagne Region of France with Don George – Episode 308

Travel to the Champagne Region of France with Don George – Episode 308

The Amateur Traveler talks to well-known travel writer / editor Don George about his first visit to the Champagne region of France. Despite having lived in France after college, Don had never ...
Camera Shy Elephant – Lake Manyara, Tanzania – Daily Photo

Camera Shy Elephant – Lake Manyara, Tanzania – Daily Photo

One problem with wildlife photography is that the animals don’t pose. This Elephant at Lake Manyara Park in Tanzania seems to be tired of our attempts to take his picture.