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Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Central VietnamIn 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, dramatic caves, ancient cultures, beaches, wildlife, and some of the country’s most distinctive cuisine.
Joshua has lived in Vietnam for nearly 20 years, first in Huế and now in Hanoi, and has authored multiple guidebooks.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.
Why Visit Central Vietnam?
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2025-11-291h 05
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastYangtze River Cruise in ChinaIn 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 way, you’ll hear about naked trackers of old, a poet whose death inspired a festival celebrated across China, engineering marvels, hanging coffins, misty karst cliffs, and the modern rhythms of cruise life on the Victoria Sabrina, a ship from Victoria Cruises.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Tr...
2025-11-221h 11
The Small Business SafariFrom Anchorage To National: Niches, GEO, And Growth | Jennifer ChristensenSend us a text🎧 The Small Business SafariTITLE: From Anchorage to National: Niches, GEO, and Growth | Jennifer ChristensenHook in Body: What happens when ethical AI meets small business marketing? Jennifer Christensen built a national agency from Alaska, proving that data, discipline, and heart can scale together.Summary: Chris Lalomia and Alan Wyatt sit down with Jennifer Christensen, CMO and co-founder of a national marketing agency, to unpack how failure fuels leadership and how GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) helps small bus...
2025-11-1853 min
The GroomPodGroomPod 462 Grooming Disasters, Funky Poodle review wrap up and Chris Christensen update🎙️ Episode 462: Grooming Disasters, AKC/NDGAA Fallout, and Chris Christensen's New FormulasWelcome to Episode 462 of The GroomPod!This week, hosts Susy and Barbara don't hold anything back as they tackle industry controversies, confess their biggest career mistakes, and dive deep into product ingredients.Inside This Episode:
⚠️ Industry Alert: We discuss the shocking news out of Portland regarding the abrupt cancellation of the AKC/NDGAA certification workshop, leaving two dozen groomers disheartened and out thousands of dollars. We share our thoughts on what this means for the f...
2025-10-311h 02
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to KansasHear about travel to Kansas as the Amateur Traveler discusses a recent trip to Wichita, Kansas, for a conference and a post-conference Old West themed press trip.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.
Why should you go to Kansas?
Chris says, "This is a state that surprised me. I wasn't planning on doing an episode on this trip, but Kansas surprised me. The history and the food were all memorable. The press trip I did was ab...
2025-10-2554 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastAdventure Travel in the Solomon IslandsHear about travel to Solomon Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from Travel Obscure about his adventurous trip in these remote Pacific islands.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.
Why should you go to the Solomon Islands?
Chris says, "There's lots of reasons. One of the reasons we didn't really focus on World War II history. One of my big reasons for going was it's an a...
2025-09-1350 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastNight Trains in EuropeIn this episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast, host Chris Christensen talks with Bart from Trip Tailor, a travel agent and former train steward who has been working with European rail for decades. Bart shares his deep knowledge of night trains in Europe, from their practical benefits to the romance of waking up in a new city.
This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.
Why Night Trains?
Bart explains that...
2025-09-0329 min
Money School PodcastLonely at the Top: The Quiet Crisis of the Ultra-Successful w/ David ChristensenYou've experienced life at the highest level: private planes, exclusive circles, red carpet events, and the luxury that money can buy. But beyond the accolades and access, have you ever found yourself asking, 'Is this all there is?' There's a silent struggle that often shadows success. Behind the velvet ropes and curated lifestyles, many high-profile individuals wrestle with an inner void—an ache that no amount of wealth, recognition, or adrenaline can truly silence. When the applause quiets and the entourage leaves, the stillness can feel suffocating. For some, that emptiness is numbed by al...
2025-08-2850 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastCruising the Peruvian Amazon with G AdventuresIn this episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast, host Chris Christensen recounts his immersive experience cruising the Peruvian Amazon on a nine-day "Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth" with G Adventures. This small-group journey, involving ~24 travelers, offers a deep dive into the culture, biodiversity, and challenges of life in the Amazon Basin.
The trip began in Lima, Peru, and then took the group via domestic flight to Iquitos, one of the world’s most isolated cities, accessible only by air or river. From there, they traveled 97 km by road to Nauta to embark on the riverboat Amatista. For fi...
2025-08-161h 23
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastRafting the Grand Canyon with Western River ExpeditionsHear about rafting the Grand Canyon for seven days as the Amateur Traveler talks about this bucket list trip sponsored by Western River Expeditions.
In this solo (but not really solo) episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen recounts a seven-day rafting adventure down the Grand Canyon with Western River Expeditions — a journey filled with whitewater rapids, red rock cliffs, side canyon hikes, waterfalls, fossils, ancient ruins, and meaningful encounters with fellow travelers.
Motorized J-rig rafts cover 188 miles of the Colorado River in 7 days
Overnights at iconic river camps: Ledges, Dinosaur, Carbon, Hotauta, Football Field, and Lo...
2025-06-211h 13
Podcasting SecretsBuilding a Travel Empire in Just 4 Weeks of Vacation with Chris Christensen
Silicon Valley tech executive Chris Christensen reveals how he built a six-figure podcasting business while working 60+ hour weeks at companies like Apple and eBay. Learn how his "stupid idea" for a travel show launched in 2005 grew to 4 million annual downloads and unlocked adventures to 75 countries, including press credentials alongside the Pope. Chris shares his counter-intuitive interview approach that radio consultants hated but listeners loved, his ruthless content standards that protect audience trust, and the exact revenue breakdown of his $100K business. Discover why consistency trumps talent, how 47 episodes per year created a retirement dream job, and why Chris...
2025-06-0300 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Victoria, British ColumbiaHear about travel to Victoria, British Columbia, as Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler talks about his recent visit to the capital of British Columbia.
Join Chris Christensen as he returns to one of the first cities he ever visited outside the U.S.—Victoria, British Columbia. In this solo episode, Chris recounts a week-long press trip to Vancouver Island's picturesque capital. From kayaking and whale watching to historic Chinatown, local farms, and world-renowned gardens, discover why Victoria is more than just a pretty harbor town.
After arriving via Victoria International Airport, the trip kicks off wi...
2025-05-171h 02
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastQuestions and AnswersIn this episode, friend of the show Gary Arndt turns the tables on host Chris Christensen and asks him questions about Amateur Traveler, giving a behind-the-scenes view of the podcast.Here are some of the questions that this episode will answer about the Amateur Traveler podcast:Origin Story:"How did you come up with the idea of the Amateur Traveler?""What was the format originally?"...https://amateurtraveler.com/questions-and-answers/
2025-03-0538 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Dubai and the United Arab EmiratesHear about travel to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates as the Amateur Traveler talks about an unexpected trip to the region.Why should you visit the UAE?The United Arab Emirates is an odd combination of new and old. It is a multi-cultural country where 90% of the people who live there are guest workers from around the world. It is very modern, but if you look closely, you can find historic sites.Travel on this trip was sponsored by United Airlines. They wanted me to review their Polaris Business class as a...
2025-02-0858 min
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Finance w/ Lars Seier Christensen (Founder & Chairman @ Concordium, Co-Founder @ Saxo Bank)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Lars Seier’s origin story: A glimpse into his entrepreneurial beginnings and early exposure to business during childhood.[04:34] Career journey: From owning and running a bar to transitioning into traditional finance and finding his passion for trading.[06:45] Building a brokerage: The story of creating a brokerage firm that evolved into a SaaS company, showcasing Lars' ability to adapt and innovate.[10:25] Overcoming setbacks: Insights into maintaining resilience and focus during challenging times. Lars shares what drives and motivates him as an entrepreneur.[15:20] Starting fresh: Why Lars decided to exit SaaS and build anew, leading to hi...
2025-01-1535 min
MosaicsUnderstanding Immigration With Attorney Chris ChristensenImmigration attorney Chris Christensen provides insight into where we’ve been and what we might expect in the U.S. immigration system in the year ahead.
“I think it’s important for immigrants to understand that regardless of their legal status, that they have rights in this great country,” he said.
In this episode, Chris shares valuable Know Your Rights information and practical steps people can take to reduce their risk if they are undocumented or have temporary immigration status.
“The government doesn’t have the funds, the resources, to remove (every undocumented resident),”...
2024-12-2530 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastAirlines Points and MilesThis episode features Tiffany Funk from Point.me, a tool that helps travelers maximize airline points for flights. Host Chris Christensen and Tiffany discuss how to earn, manage, and use airline points effectively. Here’s a summary of the key points:Overview of Points and Miles
Why Points Matter: Airline loyalty programs incentivize consumers and fill unsold seats. Points programs are massive profit centers for airlines, often tied to credit card partnerships.
Who Can Benefit: Anyone can take advantage of airline points, even non-frequent flyers or children, using strategies like shopping portals or team promotions (e.g...
2024-11-2753 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Mallorca, SpainHear about travel to Mallorca, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Henning from travelpast50.com and Courtney Drake McDonough from realfoodtraveler.com about our recent press trip to the island.In the podcast, Chris, Kristin, and Courtney share various recommendations for a trip to Mallorca, Spain:
Palma:
The group suggests starting in Palma, the main city, known for its historical significance and vibrant atmosphere. Recommended activities include:
Visiting the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma (La Seu), a stunning Gothic cathedral with architectural contributions from Gaudí and modern artist Miguel Barceló.
Exploring the old to...
2024-11-021h 16
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastThis Week in Travel ReunionThis Week in Travel was a podcast that was in production from 2009 to 2020. In this reunion episode of This Week in Travel (dubbed "This Decade in Travel"), the original hosts, Gary Arndt, Chris Christensen, and Jen Leo, reconnect after a long hiatus. They share life updates and reminisce about their past travels and podcasting adventures....https://amateurtraveler.com/this-week-in-travel-reunion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-091h 09
The Wine Makers on Radio MisfitsThe Wine Makers – Chris Christensen, Bodkin WinesFounded in 2011 by journeyman cellar hand and self-taught Winemaker Chris Christensen, Bodkin Wines disrupted the sparkling wine scene with America’s First Sparkling Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc in 2012. With one foot rooted in wine science and the other in craftsman- ship, Christensen’s minimalist philosophy guides his signature style of high acid, low alcohol wines. These wines have garnered over two dozen 90+ point scores in critical review over the past 8 years alone. In addition to being named as a ‘Winemaker to Watch’ by Esther Mobley of the SF Chronicle in 2017, Christensen was also selected to the Wine Enthusiasts’ 40 Under 40 Tastemakers list for 2...
2024-09-161h 23
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
Winner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable by Ryan Christensen
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When we stop beating ourselves up and start helping ourselves instead, we find the peace we’ve always wanted—but never thought possible.
Most of us are trying to succeed our way out of insecurity. But it never ends. This is the fundamental problem of all high achievers: our desire to get more, win bigger, be better, and prove once and for all we’re good enough is not enough.
Prov...
2024-09-1623 min
Retirement For LifePlanning Your Bucket List Trip: Interview with Chris Christensen - Ep 18To get the full RFL experience, watch the episode here at https://youtu.be/NGOtVv4GiIsWhat if you could turn your retirement into an endless adventure? Join us as we sit down with Chris Christensen, the award-winning travel journalist and host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, who shares his wisdom on making travel a cornerstone of your golden years. From the charms of domestic hotspots like New York and Las Vegas to the allure of international gems such as London and Paris, Chris offers expert tips on how to make the most of your travel experiences...
2024-09-0633 min
No Fixed AddressUnlock Your Travel Quest with Amateur Traveler’s Chris ChristensenToday, we’re speaking with Travel Expert Chris Christensen. Chris is a travel blogger, and long-time host of The Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. Whether you’re a beginner traveler who just wants a vacation or a travel pro ready for an exotic location, Chris has a destination for you. Tune in to hear Chris’s top travel tips, how setting up ‘quests’ can make your travels more enjoyable, and if you’re not a fan of cruises - Chris might just change your mind!SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Chris Christensen on Instagram (@Ch...
2024-08-1539 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to IndiaHear about travel to India including the Golden Triangle as the Amateur Traveler talks to Nir ben Dov from Israel about his recent trip to the subcontinent.Why should you go to India?"I've gone to India many times over the past 20 25 years and it's a place that I've grown to love and love to hate it's a strange place. It's a place with its own character not for everyone But a very intriguing, place not easy, but a great place to visit. It's very different. So I decided this time to take my wife...
2024-07-0651 min
Adventure DiariesExploring Softer Adventures in Morocco (S1 Recap) with Chris ChristensenPlease click here to 'Follow' the show - it really helps get the show to a wider audience (which I really thank you for!).🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎It will bring more people, greater stories and more adventures for everyone.Have you ever wanted to step out of your daily routine and explore the mysteries of a place so enchanting that you can't tell what century you're in? In the latest episode of Adventure Diaries, host Chris Watson talks with travel enthusiast Chris Christensen about the subtle thrills of soft adventure...
2024-05-1603 min
Adventure DiariesChris Christensen: The Amateur Traveler's Road Less Traveled, Unique Destinations, Food & CulturePlease click here to 'Follow' the show - it really helps get the show to a wider audience (which I really thank you for!).🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎It will bring more people, greater stories and more adventures for everyone.SummaryChris Christensen, the host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, shares his passion for travel and languages. He discusses his podcasting journey, building a community, and the best trips and episodes he has experienced. Chris also talks about the importance of food and culture in his travels a...
2024-02-1554 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Island of MaltaHear about travel to the island nation of Malta as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler, tells about a recent week-long trip to the island at the center of the Mediterranean Sea.https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-island-of-malta/Why should you visit Malta?Malta is an amazing island country with a rich history and spectacular scenery.The one-week itinerary for Malta includes the following highlights:Sunday:
Take a harbor cruise around Valletta.
Pick up a 7-day bus pass, if you are getting around by public transportation
Explore Valletta a UNESCO city...
2024-01-2753 min
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Session 3: Episode 08: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoIf you missed the other episodes with thoughtbot Incubator Program partcipants and founders Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito of Goodz, you can listen to the first episode and the second episode, and the third episode to catch up!
Lindsey Christensen and Jordyn Bonds catch up with the co-founders of Goodz, Chris Cerrito and Mike Rosenthal, where they share insights from their journey during the Incubator program, including the usefulness of the application process in aligning their vision and the challenges and benefits of user interviews and the importance of not overreacting to single user feedback and finding...
2024-01-2328 minGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Season 3 - Episode 06: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoIf you missed the first and second episodes with thoughtbot Incubator Program partcipants and founders Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito of Goodz, you can listen to the first episode and the second episode to catch up!
Lindsey Christensen, head of marketing at thoughtbot is joined by Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito, co-founders of the startup Goodz, and Danny Kim, Senior Product Manager at thoughtbot.
Mike and Chris discuss the progress of Goodz, focusing on the recent intense weeks they've had. Goodz, a startup merging the digital and physical worlds of music, has stayed on course...
2024-01-0926 min
My Old HandsChris Christensen on Volcano Running, the Amateur Traveler, NOT Being a Guidebook, and the Creator MindsetSupport MOH with a Rating & Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/myoldhandsChris Christensen is a Travel Journalist, Blogger and All-time Great Podcaster. His show The Amateur Traveler is an Award Winning Travel Podcast helping real travellers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world. Josh has been listening to Chris's show for the better part of a decade, and always finds his way back to AT for both Information, Entertainment, and Theatre of (and Travel of) the Mind. Find Chris Online.https://amateurtraveler.com/Find Josh Online....
2023-12-1438 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Sonoma County, CaliforniaHear about travel to the wine region Sonoma County in California as the Amateur Traveler talks to Brooke Herron about this popular tourism region where she grew up. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-sonoma-county/ Why should someone travel to Sonoma County? Brooke says, "A myriad of reasons, in my opinion beyond wine. It is an absolutely stunning region from an outdoors perspective. You've got the coast, you've got hiking trails, mountains, hills and then you've got also lots of farms, distilleries, breweries, cideries. And what I loved the most about living there for 20 years and...
2023-12-021h 08
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Uluru and Central AustraliaAT#874 - Travel to Uluru and Central AustraliaHear about travel to Uluru and Central Australia as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel blogger Chris Fry from AquariusTraveller.com about her most recent trip to the red center of Australia. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-uluru-and-central-australia/ Why should someone go to Central Australia? Chris says, "I Like visiting Uluru for the Aboriginal culture, the art, the history, learning about the Dreamtime. I think it's where I first started learning about the Aboriginal history and our First Nations people and it's one of the best places to actually learn about it there. Some of...
2023-11-251h 01
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Papua New GuineaHear about travel to Papua New Guinea as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from TravelObscure.com about the Milne Bay Province of this exotic island country.https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-papua-new-guinea-2/Why should someone travel to Papua New Guinea?Chris says, "There's a million reasons why someone should go to Papua New Guinea, it's such a varied country. I would say the main reason to go, is the people are amazing and there's A lot of culture there as well. Also, the amazing natural environment. We're talking jungle-clad islands, beautiful coral reefs...
2023-11-1658 minGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robotsthoughtbot's Incubator Program Mini Season 3 - Episode 02: Goodz with Mike Rosenthal and Chris CerritoThis episode introduces the second participants of the season's thoughtbot's Incubator Program, Mike Rosenthal and Chris Cerrito. Mike has a background in music industry marketing, and Chris is a maker and tinkerer with experience in exhibit development. They're developing a product combining physical objects with digital content, starting with music. Their concept involves creating physical items like wooden mixtapes with NFC chips linking to digital playlists. This blend of physical and digital aims to revive the tangible aspects of fan engagement in a digital era.
Their project, named Goodz, is the first pure consumer product in the...
2023-11-1433 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (Repeat) https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-galapagos-islands-ecuador https://amateurtraveler.com/galapagos-cruise-on-quasars-evolution/Hear about travel to the Galapagos Islands as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about a live-aboard cruise of the Galapagos Islands on Quasar Expeditions M/V Evolution.The Galapagos is a singular destination. People describe other places as the 'Galapagos of Mexico or the Galapagos of some other place' but the Galapagos doesn't try and compare itself to anywhere else. This is a must-see destination for people who want a vacation to see wildlife. People can tell you how the wildlife here is...
2023-08-0555 min
AARTThe Art of Oils: Ingrid Christensen’s Journey in Still Life & Figurative PaintingJoin us on AART the Podcast for an inspiring biographical interview with Ingrid Christensen, the renowned Canadian still life and figurative oil painter. In this episode, Ingrid shares her artistic journey, exploring her passion for oil painting, her techniques in still life and figurative art, and the stories behind her most captivating works. Listeners will gain a rare insight into her creative process, from early influences to her evolution as a contemporary painter. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, an aspiring painter, or simply curious about the mind of a dedicated artist, this episode offers an intimate look into Ingrid’s wo...
2023-08-051h 08
Loan Officer Team Training with Irene DufordPlaying “All In” with Dr. Chris Christensen“There’s no way you’re going to achieve much in life without sacrificing something.”Today's guest is a successful dentist and business, a great husband and father and a wonderful son in law to me. Dr. Chris Christensen joins me to discuss his own journey into dentistry and how investing in himself and his team has changed his business for the better. He's got so much to share with each of you.We open up with the story of why Chris chose dentistry, talk about how COVID was a reset for many businesses and how our...
2022-12-2052 min
Beach Travel Wine Podcast22. Amateur Traveller Podcast interview with Chris Christensen. Today we are interviewed on the longest running travel podcast, Amateur Traveller where we talk to Chris all about Asturias in Spain.Today we are so excited to be interviewed on the 17 year old Travel Podcast - Amateur Traveller. We talk to the host Chris Christensen all about Asturias, Spain.
You can find out more on our website at www.beachtravelwine.com
2022-10-0943 min
Mac Power UsersWorkflows with Chris ChristensenChris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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2022-08-141h 28
Wander Your WayCruising the Canal du Midi • France with Chris ChristensenHow would you like to spend a few days or even a week slowly sailing down a canal, stopping at charming French villages, taking in historical sites, touring wineries (and tasting that wine) and eating some delicious French food?Sounds awesome, doesn't it?That's exactly what you can do on a beautiful barge as you sail down the Canal du Midi.Join me as I talk to Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler about his experience on the Canal du Midi in the Occitania region of southern France. We'll talk about what...
2022-07-2646 min
Coffin Talk#35 - Travel Journalist - Chris Christensen - "Fire Starter"Chris Christensen is a podcaster, blogger, journalist, and software veteran with over 40 years experience with Silicon Valley and tech firms working for IBM, HP, Apple, and more. Since 2005 he has been podcasting with his weekly amateur traveler show and Christian faith podcast. He has also been running a biweekly “this week in travel” podcast for about a decade. Chris has won a Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), 5 North America Travel Journalism Association (NATJA) awards and was called the "Best Independent Travel Journalist" by Travel & Leisure Magazine in their annual SMITTY Awards. Find...
2021-09-1927 min
DisgorgeousEpisode 168: Summer Camp Week 6: Invasion of the Bodkin Snatchers (ft. Chris Christensen)The boys are joined by the wonderful Chris Christensen from Bodkin and Where's Linus, to discuss "terroir," "what's bothering Duck," and Sauvignon Blanc being good actually. This is a madhouse episode, please be prepared to get weird. Please buy Chris' wines, we love them (also the Gewurtztraminer Duck drank 2 days later was UNREAL.) ////LIST////Bodkin, North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, 'Cuvee Agincourt, 'NV //Maria & Sepp Muster, Sauvignon Vom Opek, 2019 //Bodkin, North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, 'Mosque Clone,' 2017//Bodkin, North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, 'Late Harvest,' 2013////Support the show
2021-08-021h 39
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to SloveniaHear about travel to Slovenia as Chris Christensen (the Amateur Traveler) talks about his solo road trip through western Slovenia as a guest of the Slovenia Tourism board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-1048 min
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Galapagos Islands, EcuadorHear about travel to the Galapagos Islands as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about a live-aboard cruise of the Galapagos Islands on Quasar Expeditions M/V Evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-2255 min
The VinoKarma ShowChris Christensen: Pairing Wine with Fried Food From The Iowa State FairWe chat with Chris Christensen, Head Honcho & Winesmith of Bodkin Wines, creators of America's First Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. Amanda Laden travels with Chris down memory lane to cornfields as far as the eye can see in their great home state of Iowa, home of the Iowa State Fair and the famous butter cow! Chris talks to us about what it's like being a minority in one of the oldest industries in the world, the business value of diversity, equity, inclusion and representation, the changing world in the wake of George Floyd's death, and the importance of being environmentally conscious wi...
2021-05-1955 min
The Nomadic Foodist ShowExploring California Wine Country, Wine for Beginners and Being a Paparazzi for the Pope with Chris Christensen from Amateur TravelerCalifornia holds a reputation as a world-class wine region, standing firm against more notable European counties such as France and Italy. Discovering and learning about wine is an adventure of its own, and what better place to start than California. Chris Christensen is a podcaster, blogger, and world traveler hosting long-time running, award-winning Ametuer Traveler Podcast. With millions of downloads and thousands of loyal fans, Chris interviews guests about travel destinations all around the world, putting together itineraries for the enthused American tourist. In today’s episode, we discuss Cali...
2021-04-221h 33
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Monterey PeninsulaHear about things to do in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and the rest of the Monterey Peninsula in Calfornia as Chris the Amateur Traveler and return guest Jeff Ohlfs talk about this terrific vacation spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-2855 min
Young Republicans Of OregonChris Christensen- Candidate for Oregon's 1st Congressional District (R)Today I speak with Chris Christensen. He's running for Oregon's 1st Congressional District which covers Clatsop, Columbia, Yamhill, Hillsboro and part of Multnomah County. The incumbent is Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D).
Christensen discusses affordable housing, immigration, public safety, and voter fraud.
To learn more, check out his website or Facebook.
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2020-09-2227 min
Sensory Strides podcastChris Christensen; The Bible Study Podcast; Noah and the Flood; Revelation; Love each otherQuote "And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.”— Genesis 7:12 Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. 52 Hike Challenge – Join us! There are free challenges and lots of swag you can buy. https://www.52hikechallenge.com/?rfsn=3543491.754f73&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3543491.754f73 #52hikechallenge2020 I was listening to the Bible Study Podcast with Chris Christensen episode 651. In this episode, Chris discusses the flood from Genesis. I was struck as I listened to Chris how much the pa...
2020-09-1501 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to SloveniaHear about travel to Slovenia as Chris Christensen (the Amateur Traveler) talks about his recent solo road trip through western Slovenia as a guest of the Slovenia Tourism board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-1147 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastCanal Cruising in FranceHear about travel to The Canal du Midi and Carcassonne in southern France as Chris from the Amateur Traveler talks about his recent luxury hotel barge cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-0447 min
Amalgam PodcastChris Christensen | YouTuber & EntrepreneurThe man who got me into Jiu Jitsu and creator behind Telesplash Gaming on YouTube, Chris Christensen finally joins me on the podcast! We discuss the channel Chris started one year ago, what equipment he runs when creating content, and also the reason why he started a YouTube channel in the first place. Chris is also a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has obtained three stripes on his blue belt. We chat about his unique opportunity to grapple someone from another company on his channel. Check out the Amalgam Podcast Blog on our website or the Apple New...
2019-05-011h 01
PassportPassport Travel Marketing & PR #033: PodcastingLeif turns the table on his co-host Chris Christensen as we get meta and talk about the state of podcasting and how destinations and other travel companies can use podcasting in their campaigns. Chris is the creator of AmateurTraveler.com. Amateur Traveler is a popular online travel website that focuses primarily on travel destinations. It includes... Continue Reading →
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2019-04-2100 min
Creator to CEOs #CREATEIT Like a Boss with Katrina JuliaEp 89: Feature: Chris Christensen, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Software Guru, Traveler, Family ManFeature: Chris Christensen: Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Software Guru, Traveler, Family Man
We talk updates from our last episode Ep 53 with Chris in 2018.
We love sharing the journey of creating a life and business you love.
It is about the stories and all of us relate to others in different ways!
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We talk about shifts in 2018, family, less travel, trips to the South, continuous learning,
content creation, 3.9 million downloads across all of Chris's shows in 2018 and more!
We will get into:
1) 2018 Highlights
2) Transitions
3) 2019 + What's Coming Up
4) Keys for Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Social Media, Influencer Marketing
Highlights:
You’ve heard some entrepreneurial stories when...
2019-02-2438 min
The Color of Wine PodcastChris Christensen of Bodkin WinesIn this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Christensen of Bodkin Wines. In this episode we speak to Chris about: Sauvignon Blanc!!!!! Realizing how you learn and teaching yourself Sparkling Wine And so much more…………… Chris’ Bio Bodkin Wines was founded by Chris Christensen, an Iowa native, in 2011. His passion for aromatic wines and winemaking led him to create America’s first Sauvignon Blanc with bubbles. In 2013, Andrew Chambers, an Oregon native, joined the brand and they purchased 24 tons and made 1,100 cases of their award-winning Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. Since that time, Bodkin Wines...
2019-02-1500 min
Anthem's ArenaSpecial Bonus Episode: Hush Comedy Club Ft. Kaitlin Rounds, Chris Christensen, Jake Redpath, Ryan Trickey, and Dustin SlentzIn this Episode we take a road trip to the Hush Comedy Open Mic Night to talk to Kaitlin Rounds promenient comedian (Then we lost footage due to computer problems sorry Chris Pine he's hilarious will be on episode soon). Then we had a hilarious conversation with Chris Christensen along with a heated moment with Hush Open Mic Comedy host Jake Redpath, Ryan Trickey, and Dustin Slentz
2019-02-1354 min
Mike SafoMike Safo with host of the award winning podcast “Amateur Traveler”, Chris ChristensenJoined today by the host of the award winning podcast “Amateur Traveler”, Chris Christensen. The voice of one of the most popular traveling podcasts out there tells what made him start his show almost 9 years ago before anyone was doing it. We discuss how and why Chris picks his destinations to tackle, from Chad to the Hudson Valley and from Botswana to London. We hear about some of the life changing events that hosting the podcast have given Chris, such as being invited to the White House by President Obama and being a hired paparazzi to photograph the Pope in Jordan...
2019-02-011h 08
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Create A Top Travel Podcast - Chris Christensen of the Amateur TravelerChris Christensen hosts one of the top 5 travel podcasts, The Amateur Traveler. This is the 13th episode of the WanderLearn podcast.Chris Christensen discussesHow he manages 5 podcasts!What are FAM trips? Are they worth it?What should a beginning podcaster do?How does he monetize it? What's the best social media for 2019? Pinterest? What's his CPM?How do become a better interviewer? It's about a one-hour podcast.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my n...
2018-12-1556 min
Creator to CEOs #CREATEIT Like a Boss with Katrina JuliaEp 53: Feature with Chris Christensen: Entrepreneur, Software Guru, Founder of Amateur Traveler and More!Feature: Smart Social + Inspire with Influence: Chris Christensen of Amateur Traveler
Entrepreneur, Founder, Podcaster, Software Guru and MORE!
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We talk all things on smart social, podcasting, starting a business, inspire with influence, influencer marketing, Travel Blogger Conference TbeX and much much more!
On this episode, We will chat about being a founder, entrepreneur, social media, influence, building and growing a business, community, and influencer marketing from ALL the angles, and much much more.
You will also get insight into the mindset, tips, tools and technology for Smart Social and Inspire with Influence
We will get into:
1) How the Past Shape...
2018-11-131h 11
Dramatic Travels: EntrepreneursPodcasting perks & pitfalls: The Chris Christensen Story
Chris Christensen’s podcast, The Amateur Traveler, has been downloaded millions of times.
In this interview, Chris speaks candidly about the business side of his podcasting journey.
Chris discusses various podcast monetization strategies, the importance of a content creation plan, and the incredible travel opportunities he’s been offered because of his podcast.
RESOURCES
The Amateur Traveler Manifesto
Things (Mac Software)
Pomodoro Method
CONNECT WITH CHRIS
Web AmateurTraveler.com
IG @chris2x
FB @AmateurTraveler
Twit...
2018-10-0342 min
Break Into Travel Writing PodcastBITW 125: Influencer Marketing for Travel Bloggers with Chris ChristensenChris Christensen is the creator of AmateurTraveler.com; an online travel website and podcast that focuses primarily on travel destinations. Chris has won a Lowell Thomas Award, four NATJA awards, including the gold in the audio category this year, and a SMITTY Award from Travel+Leisure as the "best independent travel journalist". Tune in to learn about Influencer Marketing for [...]
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2018-02-211h 19Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Albuquerque, New MexicoHear about travel to Albuquerque as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about his trip to Albuquerque during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-11-1936 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Poland (replay)Hear about travel to Poland as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Chris Bogdon about his recent trip to Poland. Chris brought his kids and his parents to experience the country where his family came from. Chris did an overview of the country on a bus tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-05-221h 00Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Baden-Württemberg in GermanyHear about travel to the German state of Baden-Württemberg as the Amateur Traveler, Chris Christensen, talks about his recent press trip there to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the bicycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-05-0633 min
e-travels with e. trulesBehind the Scenes with Chris Christensen, the "Amateur Traveler"Trules talks with long-time travel blogger and podcaster, Chris Christensen, "The Amateur Traveler"... whose cool rules of the road include: 1- "Never lose your sense of wonder and adventure when you're traveling." 2- "Never complain that you don't do things that way at home; that's part of the point of traveling." 3- "Never whne, because in the grand scheme of things, if you can afford to travel, what do you have to complain about?" Enjoy the banter between Trules, who travels, and Christensen, who interviews about travel. http://erictrules.com/episode10
2017-04-2150 min
Podcasters Unplugged025: What Over A Decade In Podcasting Will Teach You With Chris Christensen025: What Over A Decade In Podcasting Will Teach You With Chris Christensen In this week’s episode of the Podcasters Unplugged show we chat with Chris Christensen from the Amateur Traveler podcast. He talks about all of the things that he has learned in over a DECADE of podcasting. We also discuss how to setup your podcast, in the beginning, to make sure you don't run out of content. Go to this link if you want to learn how to build a website for your podcast Links Mentioned In This Episode: Libs...
2016-10-1748 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Jordan (repeat)Hear about travel to Jordan as the Amateur Traveler himself, Chris Christensen, relates stories about his visit to the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-1529 min
Change Truth22 - Chris & Tanya - Mushrooms, Spirits, & Free WillChris Hamacher joins me a second time to talk psilocybin mushrooms and the spirit world. His wife Tanya joins us as well, and we get into some deep discussion. They share their own interactions with spirits, both good and bad, and their philosophies on these encounters. We also discuss at length the idea that the free will of human beings is an illusion. This is something Chris and Tanya both strongly believe, and are very open about. From exorcism to working with autism, we cover a lot of ground. Find Chris and Tanya on youtube at or search for 'Healing Ce...
2016-09-161h 53Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastRoad Trip Through Luther Land and the Heart of GermanyIn preparation for the 2017 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Chris (the Amateur Traveler) took a road trip through "Luther Land" and the heart of Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-06-2552 min
Backpack DigitalS1E11: Chris Christensen - 'The Kindness of Strangers'Can you remember the story of the last person you met on the road? Most of the time, they take you into their home, show you how they live, how they work, and you realise how your lives intertwine, with the similarities, eccentricities and novelty of it all. This is one of the gifts that travel gives us. The opportunity to not only fulfil our wanderlust, but to connect with other humans that are sharing our world, and allow them into our lives, and they do for us.
Our guest for this episode, Chris Christensen from the Amat...
2016-05-0633 minMac Power UsersTravel Tips with Amateur Traveler Chris ChristensenKatie and David talk with Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler and This Week in Travel Podcasts about how to find the best travel deals and taking the pain out of travel.
Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
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2016-02-151h 39
Amateur Traveler Video (large)Visiting Alaska with Un-Cruise AdventuresSee cruising Southeastern Alaska on Un-Cruise Adventures as the Amateur Traveler goes on a cruise where dressing for dinner and bingo are replaced with kayaking and bushwhacking. Chris and his wife explored with 84 other passengers on the Safari Endeavor the islands, inlets, and glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle.
2015-07-0702 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastCruising Southeastern Alaska on Un-CruiseHear about Cruising Southeastern Alaska on Un-Cruise Adventures as the Amateur Traveler goes on a cruise where dressing for dinner and bingo are replaced with kayaking and bushwhacking. Chris and his wife explored with 84 other passengers on the Safari Endeavor the islands, inlets, and glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle.
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2015-07-0430 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Atlanta, GeorgiaHear about travel to Atlanta, Georgia as the Amateur Traveler talks to return guest Chris Willis about his hometown. Chris has been on the show talking about distant and exotic places but this time we talk about the land of Margret Mitchell and Coca-Cola.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-06-2733 minBreak Into Travel Writing PodcastBITW 017: How to Become a Successful Travel Content Publisher with Chris ChristensenWelcome to the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast 17: How to Become a Successful Travel Content Publisher with Chris Christensen. Chris is founder and host of the Amateur Traveler blog and podcast; which won a Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers in the Audio category and the podcast currently gets more than a million [...]
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2015-04-031h 07
Change Truth6 - Chris Hamacher - Mushrooms, Healing, Spirits, & FaithCarl talks to Chris about his use of magic psilocybin mushrooms to heal people in multiple ways. We also talk about spirits and spirituality, faith, shamanism, ayahuasca, ceremonial peyote use, and much more. Find Chris at youtube.com/adriansriver INSTAGRAM: TWITTER: www. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ChangeTruth www.changetruth.com
2015-03-302h 04Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to PolandHear about travel to Poland as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Chris Bogdon about his recent trip to Poland. Chris brought his kids and his parents to experience the country where his family came from. Chris did an overview of the country on a bus tour.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2014-10-251h 00Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Democratic Republic of the CongoHear about travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris and Sasha Rosencranz about their recent trip to this African country. The DRC is located along the south bank of the Congo River. This large country used to be the Belgian Congo. Chris was previously on the Amateur Traveler talking about the Republic of the Congo as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2014-08-2340 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to JordanHear about travel to Jordan as the Amateur Traveler himself, Chris Christensen, relates stories about his recent visit to the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2014-06-0731 min
The Travelers18: From Amateur to Explorer with Chris ChristensenLong before The Daily Travel Podcast launched, Chris Christensen was blazing the trail for travel podcasters to follow.
Chris has been producing his podcast since 2005, just a year after the medium began. At the time, he loved podcasts but hadn’t found the right subject. He considered a range of topics — including religion or tech — but after a night spent with friends at his home, he recognized the best stories were travel stories. Nobody had a travel podcast. And right then he knew he had to do a travel show. Today, nine years later, his show, The Amateur...
2014-05-3030 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Indonesia and the Island of KomodoHear about travel to Indonesia as the Amateur Traveler talks to repeat guest Chris Willis about his trip to Indonesia. The main objective of Chris’s trip was to photograph Komodo dragons in the wild. Komodo dragons live on 2-3 islands which are not near any airport so getting there is half the experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2014-03-0843 min
School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your PodcastChris Christensen from Amateur Traveler - Serious HobbiesToday we interview Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler podcast. He has been doing since 2005, and has won awards for his podcast(s) and been featured in national magazine's and newspapers. You can see all the places he's visited by viewing his episode map on his website. He is also the developer of Blogger Bridge which helps bloggers and podcasters get guests (more on that next week).
In Today's Interview You Learn:
Chris uses Linkedin to find guests and places to promote his show
Chris started in one direction and changed later. So don't feel bad if y...
2014-02-241h 04
The School of PodcastingChris Christensen from Amateur Traveler - Serious HobbiesToday we interview Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler podcast. He has been doing since 2005, and has won awards for his podcast(s) and been featured in national magazine's and newspapers. You can see all the places he's visited by viewing his episode map on his website. He is also the developer of Blogger Bridge which helps bloggers and podcasters get guests (more on that next week).In Today's Interview You Learn:Chris uses Linkedin to find guests and places to promote his showChris started in one direction and changed later. So don't feel bad if you chan...
2014-02-231h 04Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to IrelandHear about travel to Ireland as Chris, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about a recent trip to the Emerald Isle. Chris did a driving tour with 7 family members and friends from Dublin to the west point of Ireland and of Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2013-10-1227 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to the Republic of the CongoHear about travel to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Rosencranz about his recent visit to this country in equatorial African. The Republic of the Congo sits in the rain forest just north of the Congo River from its better known, and less stable neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo. “In the past few years the Republic of the Congo has emerged with some new infrastructure to let tourists access some of the best parks that the continent has going for it plus the rain forest itself which is really quite special, an...
2013-08-3132 min
2013 - MacVoicesMacVoices #13129: Talking Travel Tech with Chris Christensen of The Amateur TravelerAs you start to make this year’s vacation plans, you might give a little extra thought to how technology can help, and what you should take with you. Chris Christensen of The Amateur Traveler is the perfect person to help you get a handle on travel gear, iPhone and iPad apps, services and tips for […]
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2013-05-0100 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to VanuatuHear about travel to Vanuatu as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Chris Willis who comes back on the show to talk about a recent trip to the remote, tropical paradise of Vanuatu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2013-04-0653 min
Amateur Traveler Podcast (2011 archives)Volunteer Travel to West Africa (Sierra Leone & Liberia)The Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Guillebeau from the Art of Non-Conformity about his years volunteering in West Africa with the NGO (non-governmental organization) Mercy Ships. Chris and his wife volunteered with this organization in Sierra Leone and Liberia which gave them a very different view of West Africa. For those not familiar with Mercy Ships, they provide medical services in under-served areas of the world from their floating hospital ships. Chris was in Sierra Leone shortly after the end of its costly civil war. This episode is not about travel to lie on the beach and work on...
2011-03-1900 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastVolunteer Travel to West Africa (Sierra Leone & Liberia)The Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Guillebeau from the Art of Non-Conformity about his years volunteering in West Africa with the NGO (non-governmental organization) Mercy Ships. Chris and his wife volunteered with this organization in Sierra Leone and Liberia which gave them a very different view of West Africa. For those not familiar with Mercy Ships, they provide medical services in under-served areas of the world from their floating hospital ships. Chris was in Sierra Leone shortly after the end of its costly civil war. This episode is not about travel to lie on the beach and work on...
2011-03-1927 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThe Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Bogdon who talks to us about his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This former steel capital has undergone a renaissance since its steel business went away and Chris tells us some of the reasons to visit this city at the headwaters of the Ohio River. Pittsburgh boasts both historic Fort Pitt and nearby Fort Necessity where George Washington made a name for himself. It is the home to many different ethnic neighborhoods which it celebrates with food and festivals and commemorates in an Immigration Museum in the Carnegie Library of the University of Pittsburgh...
2010-12-1839 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastPhoto Tour of EgyptChris, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about the recent Ralph Velasco / Amateur Traveler Photo Tour of Egypt which was a guided tour of Egypt run by Cosmos. The tour started in Cairo with the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian museum, old mosques, churches and synagogues before moving on to the port city of Alexandria. After seeing the historic sites in Alexandria like Pompey’s Column and the Catacombs we continued on to the site of the battle of El Alamein and then to Marsa Matruh in the Northwest corner of Egypt on the Mediterranean. We continued back to Ca...
2010-11-2040 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to New Zealand's North IslandChris, the Amateur Traveler himself, talks about a recent trip to New Zealand’s North Island where he went to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and took a dolphin watching cruise up by the Bay of Islands. He visited the Coromandel Peninsula with Cathedral Cove and Hot Water beach, toured but can’t talk about Hobbiton near Matamata, climbed Mt Maunganui, saw (and smelled) the geysers and baths at Rotorua, journeyed south to the Capital at Wellington, visited a ski area on a volcano and rafted the caves of Waitaomo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
2010-07-2429 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to YemenThe Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Rosenkrans from Pennsylvania about his trip to the country of Yemen. Chris started in the capital city of Sana’a which he thinks is one of the beautiful cities he has ever seen. Chris then recommends a trip to the Haraz mountains to see Shibam Hadhramaut (a shibam is a city built into the cliffs) and north to Kawkaban. In addition wander around Sana’a to some of the community gardens in the area. Chris did not make it to Socotra island where many of the scents like Frankincense come from. Yemen also does spor...
2010-04-1731 minTravel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Island of Maui, Hawaii revisited part 2The Amateur Traveler talks about a recent trip to Maui as the guest of the Maui Convention and Visitors Bureau. In this second half of a two part episode Chris talks about some of the local culture, food and festivals. He had a chance to explore his rancher roots at one of Maui’s cattle ranches, dine on local produce at some high end restaurants, mix with the locals at the Maui Ag Festival and learn more of Maui’s culture at the Celebration of the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
2010-04-0818 min