Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast

By: Chris Christensen
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  • Since 2005 Amateur Traveler has been talking about a different destination every week. It covers destinations all of the world with an emphasis on culturally rich travel. Learn more about your world. Amateur Traveler won its creator Chris Christensen a Travel+Leisure award as the "best independent travel journalist".
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  • AT#915 - Travel to the Laikipia Region of Kenya

    AT#915 - Travel to the Laikipia Region of Kenya
    Oct 5 2024
    Hear about travel to the Laikipia region of Kenya as the Amateur Traveler talks to Shaun Stanley from Stanley Safaris about one of his favorite African destinations. Why should you visit the Laikipia region? Shaun says, "Kenya as a whole is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa. That's where the safari basically originated. That comes with its own problems in the form of too many tourists being in certain areas like the Massai Mara, which at the moment is getting quite a bad reputation for being overpopulated with vehicles around different sightings. We try and get our guests out of those sorts of environments and into the real African experience". "This is where Laikipia really comes into its own. It's up in the North. It's off the beaten track. And it's basically made up of a series of privately owned farms. Back in the day, there were cattle ranches. The owners have now looked at the conservation model and gone, okay, we're going to convert part of our ranch into a conservation area. They've started to reintroduce wildlife back into those areas. We're talking wildlife that is completely different to what you're going to get in the Masai Mara. So it's one of the best places in Africa to see both black and white rhino, which as we all know, are highly endangered across Africa". In the podcast, Shaun Stanley recommends the following itinerary for a visit to the Laikipia region of Kenya: Arrival in Nairobi: Spend one night in Nairobi to recover from your flight and acclimate to the African atmosphere. This also provides time to adjust after arriving in Nairobi's chaotic airport. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-laikipia-region-of-kenya/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • AT#914 - Travel to Normandy, France

    AT#914 - Travel to Normandy, France
    Sep 28 2024
    Hear about travel to Normandy, France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kat Butler from World Wide Honeymoon and France Voyager about this historic and wonderful part of France. Why should you go to Normandy? Kay says, "Normandy, I think, just offers so much. My road trip, that I did last year, was literally to prove that there was so much more to Normandy than the D-Day beaches. You've got Mont Saint Michel, the cider route. You've got the countryside. I think that Normandy makes some of the best cheese. You have The beaches. You also have places like. Giverny. You've got Etretat, which has the beautiful cliffs. It's well worth a visit." Kat recommends a seven-day itinerary for Normandy, France, that offers a rich mix of history, culture, nature, and gastronomy. Here's a summary of her suggested itinerary: Day 1: Paris to Giverny, Les Andelys, and Rouen ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-normandy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • AT#913 - Driving Germany's Romantic Road

    AT#913 - Driving Germany's Romantic Road
    Sep 21 2024
    Hear about driving the Romantic Road in Germany as the Amateur Traveler talks to Leland and Crissy Walker about their trip through medieval villages, walled towns, thermal spas, and breweries. Why should you drive the Romantic Road? Crissy says, " I would recommend sending someone on the Romantic Road because it's like stepping back in time. It felt like a fairy tale. I would not have been surprised if I saw the gingerbread man running down the street." Leland and Crissy's recommended itinerary for Germany's Romantic Road is a one-week journey, traveling from north to south. Here's a detailed breakdown of their itinerary: Crissy's Itinerary PDF Day 1: Frankfurt to Würzburg ... https://amateurtraveler.com/driving-germanys-romantic-road/ Go to https://saily.com/amateurtraveler and use the code amateur traveler to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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