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Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

Chris Christensen

Booking Overview

This is a weekly destination-travel interview show focused on culturally rich places, practical itineraries, and firsthand regional expertise, typically featuring authors, travel journalists, local specialists, and destination-focused creators. Suitable pitches include published travel authors, experienced travel writers, local experts with deep knowledge of a featured destination, and credible travel bloggers or guide creators; booking difficulty is generally low because the show regularly features accessible subject-matter experts rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 1045

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 6.3k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris2x@gmail.com

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Host

Chris Christensen - Travel journalist and creator of Amateur Traveler, recognized by Travel+Leisure as the best independent travel journalist and inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand expertise in a featured destination, often supported by travel writing, destination publishing, local media, a travel website or podcast, or substantial regional experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published travel books or destination guides, Travel journalism or destination-focused publishing, Established travel websites or podcasts, Deep local expertise and firsthand itinerary experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Jayne Dear - Travel In El Salvador, Including Volcanic Landscapes, Coffee Plantations, Towns, Beaches, Transportation, And A One-week Itinerary.

Nathan Brennan - A Summer Road Trip Through Salt Lake City And Northern Utah, Including History, Mountain Scenery, Olympic Venues, Hiking, Lakes, Small Towns, And Regional Food.

Cassandra Sugarman - Detroit’s Comeback, Automotive Heritage, Music History, Neighborhoods, Museums, Food, Nearby Communities, And Week-long Itinerary Planning.

Felicity Hughes - Madrid’s Historic Neighborhoods, Museums, Food Culture, Parks, Public Transportation, And Day Trips To Toledo And El Escorial.

Recent Topics

Travel, Destination Travel, Travel Itineraries, Cultural Tourism, Travel Journalism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast
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AT#1019 - Travel to Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe

October 24, 2026

Hear about travel to Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe as the Amateur Traveler podcast talks to returning guest Rebecca Merrell about exploring two lesser-visited countries in Central Africa. From tracking hundreds of mandrills through the rainforest and searching for western lowland gorillas to snorkeling off volcanic islands and tasting locally produced chocolate, Rebecca shares an adventure that combines wildlife conservation, remote national parks, tropical beaches, and Portuguese colonial ...

AT#1018 - Travel to Coastal Peru

October 17, 2026

Hear about travel to coastal Peru as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jorge Salas of New Paths Expeditions about the archaeology, wildlife, food, and living cultures of Peru beyond Machu Picchu. Jorge argues that Peru’s Pacific coast deserves far more attention from travelers. This dry coastal desert preserves thousands of years of history, including adobe pyramids, elaborate tombs, ancient textiles, and the remains of civilizations that flourished long before the Incas. The trip begins in Lim...

B#001 - Travel to Normandy and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: Bordeaux, Dordogne, Cognac

October 14, 2026

Hear about a trip to Normandy and Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France as Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler recounts his journey through two fascinating regions during the inaugural France-USA Media Forum in 2026, organized by Atout France. This bonus episode features two half-week itineraries rather than the usual one-week itinerary. Chris explored Normandy before traveling south to Bordeaux, the Dordogne, and Cognac. He recommends spending a full week in either region rather than trying to c...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast?

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast is hosted by Chris Christensen. Its publicly listed email is chris2x@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast: chris2x@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast?

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand expertise in a featured destination, often supported by travel writing, destination publishing, local media, a travel website or podcast, or substantial regional experience. Common among recent guests: Published travel books or destination guides; Travel journalism or destination-focused publishing; Established travel websites or podcasts. Recent guests include Jayne Dear, Nathan Brennan, and Cassandra Sugarman.

How hard is it to get booked on Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Destination Travel, Travel Itineraries, Cultural Tourism, and Travel Journalism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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