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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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Amateur Traveler Podcast

Amateur Traveler Podcast

Listen to podcasts about destinations around the world
Videos

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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

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
Guide to Round The World (RTW) Tickets
Guide to Round The World (RTW) Tickets
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" - Its 400-plus destination-themed podcasts have been downloaded more than seven million times
Travel + Leisure
2014 SMITTY Awards

Recent Posts

Walking the Thames Path Trail in England – Episode 970
Walking the Thames Path Trail in England – Episode 970
Why Choose a Hotel Room with a Jet Tub or Jacuzzi?
Why Choose a Hotel Room with a Jet Tub or Jacuzzi?
The Federated States of Micronesia: My Adventures on Kosrae and Pohnpei
The Federated States of Micronesia: My Adventures on Kosrae and Pohnpei
Travel to the Federated States of Micronesia – Episode 969
Travel to the Federated States of Micronesia – Episode 969
Travel to Bhutan – Episode 968
Travel to Bhutan – Episode 968
A Taste of Gilroy’s Heritage: Fortino and Hecker Pass Wineries
A Taste of Gilroy’s Heritage: Fortino and Hecker Pass Wineries
Travel to Kansas – Episode 967
Travel to Kansas – Episode 967
Monterey’s Cannery Row: From Industrial Ruins to Iconic Destination
Monterey’s Cannery Row: From Industrial Ruins to Iconic Destination
Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas: From Cowtown to Air Capital
Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas: From Cowtown to Air Capital
San Francisco Romantic Getaway
San Francisco Romantic Getaway
North Beach Walking Food Tour in San Francisco
North Beach Walking Food Tour in San Francisco
Mission San Juan Bautista and the State Historic Park
Mission San Juan Bautista and the State Historic Park
Driving the North Shore of Lake Superior – Episode 966
Driving the North Shore of Lake Superior – Episode 966
Kansas Frontier Road Trip: Santa Fe Trail & Wild West History
Kansas Frontier Road Trip: Santa Fe Trail & Wild West History
Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley: My Solo Adventure Through Tajikistan
Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley: My Solo Adventure Through Tajikistan
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