Amateur Traveler
Amateur Traveler
Award Winning Travel Blog and Podcast helping real travelers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world.

Whether you like to read, listen or watch, we can help you plan your next vacation or your round the world trip.

Amateur Traveler

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Read articles on destinations and how to travel best
Amateur Traveler Podcast

Amateur Traveler Podcast

Listen to podcasts about destinations around the world
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Watch videos about my worldwide travels
Chris has inspired countless travelers and creators by showcasing engaging travel stories, practical tips, and his passion for exploring the world.
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Where to next? See our 2000+ Blog posts sorted by destination.

Africa | Asia | Australia | Canada | Caribbean | Central America | Europe | Mexico | Middle East | Pacific | South America | USA

Each episode of “Amateur Traveler” is like a guidebook in audio form, offering advice, tips and cultural insights on a specific place. The show just released its 1000th episode, which gives an indication of how extensive its archive is — whatever place you’re curious about, there’s almost guaranteed to be an installment to match.

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We write and talk about a lot of different topics. Some of the main topics include:

Topics

Getting Started Traveling

Getting Started Traveling

Adventure Travel

Adventure Travel

Budget Travel

Budget Travel

Cruise Travel

Cruise Travel

Gadgets, Gear, and Clothing

Gadgets, Gear, and Clothing

U.S. National Parks

U.S. National Parks

Road Trips

Road Trips

Round The World Trips

Round The World Trips

Other popular topics include: Air Travel, Bicycle Travel, Blogging, Disney Travel, Family Travel, Luxury Travel,
Pet Travel, Podcasting, Solo Travel, Train Travel, Travel Books, Travel Photography,
Volunteer Travel, Wine Tourism, See All Topics

Some of Our Best Posts

Travel Resources – What I Pack (updated for 2024)
Travel Resources – What I Pack (updated for 2024)
How to Start an Airbnb – Tips from an Airbnb Superhost
How to Start an Airbnb – Tips from an Airbnb Superhost
Varanasi, India – Ceremony, Tourism and Death on the Ganges
Varanasi, India – Ceremony, Tourism and Death on the Ganges
15 Expert Tips for Universal’s Volcano Bay
15 Expert Tips for Universal’s Volcano Bay
First Time Cruise Tips – Planning a Cruise
First Time Cruise Tips – Planning a Cruise
Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem’s Old City (with Map)
Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem’s Old City (with Map)
25 Websites for Booking Hotels and Alternate Accommodations
25 Websites for Booking Hotels and Alternate Accommodations
"The Best Independent Travel Journalist"
Travel + Leisure
2014 SMITTY Awards

Recent Posts

Is Morocco Worth Visiting? What I Learned After Three Months in Morocco
Is Morocco Worth Visiting? What I Learned After Three Months in Morocco
Greece Road Trip – Athens to Kalamata by Car
Greece Road Trip – Athens to Kalamata by Car
Travel to Orléans, France – Episode 1008
Travel to Orléans, France – Episode 1008
The Ultimate 3-Day Tirana Itinerary for First-Timers, Albania
The Ultimate 3-Day Tirana Itinerary for First-Timers, Albania
A Weekend in San Luis Obispo: Wine, Olive Oil, Coastal Scenery, and California History
A Weekend in San Luis Obispo: Wine, Olive Oil, Coastal Scenery, and California History
The Heart of Lima on a Lima City Walking Tour
The Heart of Lima on a Lima City Walking Tour
Visiting Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown: A Journey Through America’s Colonial Past
Visiting Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown: A Journey Through America’s Colonial Past
Best Men’s Travel Shorts
Best Men’s Travel Shorts
Wandering Off the Freedom Trail in Boston
Wandering Off the Freedom Trail in Boston
10 Highlights of Hokkaido: from Sapporo to Obihiro
10 Highlights of Hokkaido: from Sapporo to Obihiro
Sailing on a Maine Windjammer, the Schooner Heritage – Episode 1007
Sailing on a Maine Windjammer, the Schooner Heritage – Episode 1007
Sailing the Maine Windjammer Fleet: A Week Aboard the Schooner Heritage
Sailing the Maine Windjammer Fleet: A Week Aboard the Schooner Heritage
The Schooner Heritage: What Life Is Like Aboard a Maine Windjammer
The Schooner Heritage: What Life Is Like Aboard a Maine Windjammer
Traveling in Iceland in Summer: The Ultimate Guide
Traveling in Iceland in Summer: The Ultimate Guide
Travel to Dominica – Episode 1006
Travel to Dominica – Episode 1006
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