Travel to Colombia - Episode 143

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Gonzales about his recent trip to Colombia. Is it safe? Learn about the bussling Bogota, colonial Cartegena and the white sandy beaches of San Andreas.

News

Hostage rescue a blow to Colombian terror group

Show Notes

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Around the World, Family Style - Episode 92

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The Amateur Traveler talks to the Anders Family (who were recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey show) about their trip around with world with 4 kids ages 4 to 14. We will answer questionns like: How does traveling with kids change the journey? What were your favorite places? When did you feel farthest from home? Are you crazy!?

News

Virgin America Cleared for Take-Off
First-Ever ‘Elvis Cruise’

Show Notes

The Ander’s family trip blog - SixInTheWorld.com


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Brazil - Episode 90

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Bill Hinchberger from BrazilMax.com about his adopted native country of Brazil. What should you see after you have seen Rio, the Amazon and Iguazu Falls. Learn about the Pantanal, Sertão, Ingá, Bahia, Santa Catarina. Learn what to eat and drink. Learn about the beach culture and more.

News

In-flight Education
Air Canada a blueprint for airline industry?

Show Notes

Brazil photos at Flickr


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The Galapagos Islands - Episode 89

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Richard about his recent trip to the Galapagos islands of Ecuador and the fascinating and magical encounters with the animals there.

News

DOT may target airlines for ‘unrealistic’ flight schedules
Let Them Hear You Contest - Dancing with Elephants podcast

Show Notes

Photo Gallery at the Galapagos Nature Conservancy


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Ecuador and Peru - Episode 69

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The Amateur Traveler goes to South America (Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru) with Sasha: erupting volcanoes, visiting the equator, shrunken heads, wooing with stones, walking trees in th amazon, colonial cities, dealing with altitude, dune surfing, coping with injury, killer alpaca, the kindness of strangers, traveling with emotional baggage, Machu Picchu.

News

The Twisted Wrist Podcast
U.S. tracks Canadians for terror traits
Tourists flee from riot-torn Tonga
What’s the top rated airline in North America?

Show Notes


Travel Journal


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