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Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

Chris Christensen

Booking Overview

A weekly destination-focused travel interview show centered on culturally rich travel, with external guests typically including travel writers, television hosts, destination specialists, and experienced travelers. PR agencies could credibly pitch destination experts, travel authors, tourism professionals, and distinctive regional specialists with firsthand knowledge; booking difficulty is generally low because the show regularly features accessible subject-matter experts rather than only high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 1038

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 6.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris2x@gmail.com

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Host

Chris Christensen - Chris Christensen is an award-winning independent travel journalist, creator of the Amateur Traveler podcast, and a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame. He received a Travel+Leisure award as the bes...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand expertise in a specific destination, supported by experience as a travel writer, television host, destination specialist, tourism professional, or knowledgeable traveler.
Required Achievements:  
Travel writing or television experience, Deep firsthand destination knowledge, Ability to provide practical itineraries and culturally informed recommendations

Recent Guest Discussions

Malorie Mackey - Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown, And Yorktown; Colonial And Revolutionary War History; Museums, Gardens, Outdoor Recreation, Restaurants, Breweries, And Travel Planning In Virginia

Sam Williams - Dominica's Rainforests, Mountains, Waterfalls, Hot Springs, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Canyoning, Sea Turtles, Transportation, And Trip Planning

Cathy Bennett Kopf - Zaragoza And Aragon; Roman Ruins, Mudéjar Architecture, Cathedrals, Castles, Abbeys, Garnacha Wine, Medieval Villages, Mountain Scenery, And Outdoor Adventure

Kevin Revolinski - Zaragoza And Aragon; Roman Ruins, Mudéjar Architecture, Cathedrals, Castles, Abbeys, Garnacha Wine, Medieval Villages, Mountain Scenery, And Outdoor Adventure

Recent Topics

Travel, Destinations, Cultural Tourism, Itineraries, Adventure

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast
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AT#1013 - Travel to Salt Lake City and Northern Utah

September 12, 2026

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with Nathan Brennan from brennanfitnessacademy.com about a week-long summer road trip through Salt Lake City and Northern Utah, combining Utah history, mountain scenery, Olympic venues, hiking, lakes, small towns, and some distinctly Utah food. Nathan lives between Salt Lake City and Provo and recommends a summer itinerary that begins and ends in Salt Lake City. The route travels north to the Great Salt Lake, east into the Wasatch Mountains an...

AT#1012 - Travel to Detroit, Michigan

September 05, 2026

Hear about travel to Detroit, Michigan, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Cassandra Sugarman about her adopted hometown and a week-long itinerary that explores the city’s comeback, automotive heritage, music history, neighborhoods, museums, food, and nearby communities. Cassandra describes Detroit as a city of revival. The rise of the automobile industry transformed Detroit into one of America’s great industrial cities, while later economic downturns and the city’s 2014 bankruptcy left visibl...

AT#1011 - Travel to Madrid, Spain

August 29, 2026

Hear about travel to Madrid, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Felicity Hughes of TheMakingOfMadrid.com about how to spend about a week exploring her adopted hometown. Felicity moved to Madrid in 2012, writes and podcasts about the city, and is currently the lead writer for Lonely Planet’s Madrid guides. She recommends giving Madrid more than the typical three-day visit. While you can see the headline sights quickly, a week gives you time to explore Madrid’s historic neighborhoods, mus...

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