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Chris Christensen
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Publisher of Amateur Traveler is a popular travel podcast and blog focusing primarily on travel destinations. The Amateur Traveler is 19+ years old. The Amateur Traveler podcast was downloaded over 2 million times. #travelpodcast #travelblogger
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler is about a Yangtze River Cruise in China #china #travel #cruise #podcast
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Yangtze River Cruise in China - Amateur Traveler Episode 971 - amateurtraveler.com/yangtze-rive... #china #cruise #travel #podcast
Yangtze River Cruise in China - Episode 971 - Amateur Traveler
A four-night Yangtze River cruise that blends dramatic gorges, cultural legends, and monumental engineering with immersive excursions and comfortable shipboard life.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A Mendocino Romantic Getaway Weekend: Wine, Waves, and Quiet Coastal Moments - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/mendocino-ro... #california #mendocino #travel
A Mendocino Romantic Getaway Weekend: Wine, Waves, and Quiet Coastal Moments - California Travel
Mendocino offers a romantic coastal escape with scenic hikes, charming inns, great food, and wine tasting in the nearby Anderson Valley.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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48 hours in Lahore, Pakistan: A Perfect Lahore Itinerary For First-Timers - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/48-hours-in-... #pakistan #travel
48 hours in Lahore, Pakistan: A Perfect Lahore Itinerary For First-Timers - Amateur Traveler
This perfect 2-day Lahore itinerary includes must-see sights, vibrant markets, top things to do, and plenty of insider tips.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about the Thames Path National Trail in England #england #uk #travel
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Walking the Thames Path Trail in England - Amateur Traveler Episode 970 - amateurtraveler.com/thames-path-... #england #uk #travel
Walking the Thames Path Trail in England - Episode 970 - Amateur Traveler
Hear about travel to the south of England as the Amateur Traveler talks to Heather Cowper from HeatherOnHerTravels.com about hiking the Thames Path National
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November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The Federated States of Micronesia: My Adventures on Kosrae and Pohnpei - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/kosrae-and-p... #micronesia #travel
The Federated States of Micronesia: My Adventures on Kosrae and Pohnpei - Amateur Traveler
A first-hand journey through Kosrae and Pohnpei, exploring ruins, reefs, and island life in the Federated States of Micronesia.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about the Federated States of Micronesia #micronesia #travel #podcast

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November 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Travel to the Federated States of Micronesia - Amateur Traveler Episode 969 - amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-th... #micronesia #travel #podcast
Travel to the Federated States of Micronesia - Episode 969 - Amateur Traveler
A week in Micronesia exploring Kosrae’s jungles and ruins and Pohnpei’s waterfalls, manta rays, and the ancient city of Nan Madol.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Last week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast was about the Kingdom of Bhutan #bhutan #travel #podcast

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November 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Travel to Bhutan - Amateur Traveler Episode 968 amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-bh... #bhutan #travel #podcast
Travel to Bhutan - Episode 968 - Amateur Traveler
A week exploring Bhutan reveals ancient fortresses, highland hikes, and serene valleys where culture, nature, and spirituality intertwine.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about a road trip through the Old West History of Kansas #kansas #travel #podcast

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October 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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A Taste of Gilroy’s Heritage: Fortino and Hecker Pass Wineries - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/fortino-and-... #california #gilroy #winetasting
A Taste of Gilroy’s Heritage: Fortino and Hecker Pass Wineries - California Travel
A day in Gilroy blends local wine, history, and easygoing charm at two wineries along the scenic Hecker Pass Highway.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Travel to Kansas - Amateur Traveler Episode 967 - amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-ka... #kansas #travel
Travel to Kansas - Episode 967 - Amateur Traveler
a week-long Kansas itinerary from frontier trails to aviation hubs, Wichita, Abilene, and Dodge City: Native Americans, Cowboys, Trains, Lawmen, Airplanes
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October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Monterey’s Cannery Row: From Industrial Ruins to Iconic Destination - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/cannery-row-... #california #monterey #travel
Monterey’s Cannery Row: From Industrial Ruins to Iconic Destination - California Travel
Cannery Row in Monterey blends beauty, rich history, shops, and restaurants where Steinbeck’s past meets California’s coastal present.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas: From Cowtown to Air Capital - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/things-to-do... #kansas #travel #tbexwichita @tbexevents @visitwichita
Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas: From Cowtown to Air Capital - Amateur Traveler
Wichita blends frontier history, aviation heritage, and family-friendly attractions into a vibrant Midwestern city full of unexpected discoveries.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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San Francisco Romantic Getaway - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/san-francisc... #california #sanfrancisco #travel
San Francisco Romantic Getaway - California Travel
A romantic weekend in San Francisco blended stylish comfort, local flavor, and shared discoveries in one unforgettable city escape.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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North Beach Walking Food Tour in San Francisco - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/north-beach-... #california #sanfrancisco #travel
North Beach Walking Food Tour in San Francisco - California Travel
A guided walking tour through San Francisco’s North Beach that blends authentic Italian food tastings with local history, culture, and charm.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Mission San Juan Bautista and the State Historic Park - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/mission-san-... #california #travel
Mission San Juan Bautista and the State Historic Park - California Travel
San Juan Bautista offers visitors a rare look at California’s history, combining a still-active Spanish mission with a well-preserved 19th-century town center.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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This week's episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast is about a road trip across the north shore of Lake Superior #ontario #LakeSuperior #travel #podcast

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October 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Driving the North Shore of Lake Superior - Amateur Traveler Episode 966 - amateurtraveler.com/driving-the-... #ontario #travel #podcast
Driving the North Shore of Lake Superior - Episode 966 - Amateur Traveler
A scenic road trip along Ontario’s Highway 17 from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay, exploring Lake Superior’s rugged shoreline, waterfalls, provincial parks
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October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Kansas Frontier Road Trip: Santa Fe Trail & Wild West History - Amateur Traveler amateurtraveler.com/kansas-front... #tbexwichita @tbexevents @visitwichita #kansas
Kansas Frontier Road Trip: Santa Fe Trail & Wild West History - Amateur Traveler
Explore Kansas frontier history on this 5-day road trip from Council Grove to Dodge City. Follow the Santa Fe Trail through Wild West cow towns.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Not quite as many episodes of Amateur Traveler playing on airlines in Q3, but still cool #travel #airtravel
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley: My Solo Adventure Through Tajikistan amateurtraveler.com/pamir-highwa... #tajikistan #travel
Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley: My Solo Adventure Through Tajikistan - Amateur Traveler
Traveling the Pamir Highway from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan: a rugged, high-altitude adventure through remote mountains, villages, and breathtaking landscapes
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October 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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30 Bucket List Destinations in California - California Travel california.amateurtraveler.com/bucket-list-... #california #travel
30 Bucket List Destinations in California - California Travel
A bucket list of California destinations after more than 50 years living in the Golden State: beaches, parks, history, landmarks, and more
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October 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM