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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

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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Destinations

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
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

Travel to Santiago, Chile – Episode 996
Travel to Santiago, Chile – Episode 996
Things to Do in Jerez and the Cádiz Province, Spain: Sherry, Horses, Food, and History
Things to Do in Jerez and the Cádiz Province, Spain: Sherry, Horses, Food, and History
Travel to Saxony, Germany – Episode 995
Travel to Saxony, Germany – Episode 995
How to Take Great Travel Photos with Your Smartphone or Camera
How to Take Great Travel Photos with Your Smartphone or Camera
The American Treasure Tour Museum: A Nostalgic Ride Through The Past
The American Treasure Tour Museum: A Nostalgic Ride Through The Past
Travel to Las Vegas, Nevada – Episode 994
Travel to Las Vegas, Nevada – Episode 994
A Weekend in Hamburg: Why Germany’s Underrated Port City Deserves A Visit
A Weekend in Hamburg: Why Germany’s Underrated Port City Deserves A Visit
Things to Do in Saxony, Germany: Leipzig, Dresden, Görlitz, Castles, Porcelain, and History
Things to Do in Saxony, Germany: Leipzig, Dresden, Görlitz, Castles, Porcelain, and History
Travel to West Africa (Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau) – Episode 993
Travel to West Africa (Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau) – Episode 993
Travel to the Alentejo Region of Portugal – Episode 992
Travel to the Alentejo Region of Portugal – Episode 992
Travel to East Java, Indonesia – Travel 991
Travel to East Java, Indonesia – Travel 991
Lago Scaffaiolo & the Northern Apennines: A Hiking Guide
Lago Scaffaiolo & the Northern Apennines: A Hiking Guide
Travel to Southeastern China (Xiamen, Fujian, and Guangzhou) – Episode 990
Travel to Southeastern China (Xiamen, Fujian, and Guangzhou) – Episode 990
What to See and Do in Lyon, one of France’s Most Underrated Cities
What to See and Do in Lyon, one of France’s Most Underrated Cities
Central America Road Trip – Episode 989
Central America Road Trip – Episode 989
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