Feb 02

Episode 123 - Pauline Frommer on Budget Travel

by Chris Christensen podcast, travel 7 Comments »

The Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Pauline Frommer. Pauline is the daughter of Arthur Frommer and has been traveling her entire life. She has recently released a new series of guide books called the Pauline Frommer guide books. Hear her ideas on budget travel like saving money staying in unusual places like religious retreat centers, military hotels, in a Soho art gallery. “Spend less and See more” is the theme of these guides.

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Jan 12

Episode 120 - Biking Through Honduras, Guatemala and Belize

by Chris Christensen biking, central america, podcast, travel No Comments »

The Amateur Traveler talks to Mark about a recent solo cycling trip though Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. Find out about Mayan sites like Tikal and Copan, colonial cities, highlands and jungles and where you can find good Chinese food in Central America.

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