Since 2005, Amateur Traveler has been talking about different destinations every week. It covers destinations all over the world with an emphasis on culturally ...
Hear about travel to Duluth, Minnesota as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel photographer Autumn Carolynn about this city on Lake Superior that has captured her heart.
Why should you go to Duluth?
Autumn says, "There are so many reasons why Duluth to me is a place that someone can go and feel like they are at home, I feel like it is just so unbelievably beautiful, but it's also a place where you feel at peace and you feel calm. So it is one of the top places in my mind. I had this goal to go to 30 countries before I turned 30 and out of all the places that I've been to, Duluth is still my number one, which some people think is weird, but to me it just is."
Summer Itinerary (Warm-Weather Activities & Scenic North Shore Drive)
This itinerary focuses on outdoor activities, hiking, and exploring the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Start in Duluth:
Visit the Aerial Lift Bridge (watch ships pass under it, listen for the Captain’s Salute).
Walk around Canal Park, shop at Duluth Pack, and eat at Grandma’s Saloon (wild rice burger & chicken wild rice soup).
Stop by Canal Park Brewing Company (try "Loon Juice" cider).
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MT6 - Questions and Answers
In this episode, friend of the show Gary Arndt turns the tables on host Chris Christensen and asks him questions about Amateur Traveler, giving a behind-the-scenes view of the podcast.
Here are some of the questions that this episode will answer about the Amateur Traveler podcast:
Origin Story:
"How did you come up with the idea of the Amateur Traveler?"
"What was the format originally?"
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https://amateurtraveler.com/questions-and-answers/
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AT#935 - Travel to Stuttgart, Germany
Hear about travel to Stuttgart, Germany as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Kristin Montgomery from growingglobalcitizens.com and mycornerofgermany.com about her corner of Germany in the Baden-Wuerttemberg region.
Why should you go to Stuttgart?
Kristin says, "Stuttgart is the car capital of Germany. It's home to Porsche and Mercedes Benz. It's a wine region. In fact, there are actually vineyards within the city, which is pretty cool. And around here, there are some amazing castles and also some really cool special events that I'm going to tell you about."
Kristin recommends an itinerary that includes a mix of Stuttgart’s city attractions, day trips to nearby medieval towns, wine regions, and castles, as well as attending seasonal festivals. Here’s the itinerary she suggests:
Day 1: Exploring Stuttgart
Start at Schlossplatz: The heart of the city, surrounded by historic buildings, gardens, museums, and shopping.
Visit the Württemberg State Museum in the Old Castle: Learn about the history of the region from prehistoric times to the monarchy.
Stroll along Königstraße: One of the longest shopping streets in Germany, leading toward Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.
See Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart 21 Project: Learn about the controversial railway infrastructure project.
Relax at a Beer Garden in Schlossgarten: Enjoy local German specialties such as Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), German Maultaschen (Swabian ravioli), or lentils with spätzle.
Visit the Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (City Library): A strikingly modern library, popular for its Instagram-worthy architecture.
Tour a Car Museum:
Mercedes Benz Museum (Recommended for its historical storytelling)
Porsche Museum (If you're more interested in sports cars)
Dine at a Besenwirtschaft (Temporary Wine Tavern): Experience local Swabian wine culture, where small, family-run wineries temporarily open their homes as restaurants.
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AT#934 - Travel to Palm Springs, California
Hear about travel to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kathy Condon from the Palm Springs Insider Guide about this desert tourist area she calls home.
Why should you go to Palm Springs?
Kathy says, "Imagine living in a place where you have 350 days of sunshine. It's hard to explain that how alive Palm Springs is with the arts."
Kathy highlights the region’s year-round sunshine, boutique hotels, midcentury modern architecture, outdoor adventures, arts and culture, and vibrant dining scene.
Below is a detailed guide based on her recommendations:
Where to Stay
Palm Springs has 75 boutique hotels (50 rooms or less), many with unique themes reflecting the area’s midcentury modern charm. Kathy suggests:
Alcazar Palm Springs – A stylish boutique hotel within walking distance of downtown Palm Springs.
The Skylark, Palm Springs – Features an Airstream trailer check-in and a retro ambiance.
The Cole, Palm Springs – A 1960s-inspired hotel with a modernist vibe.
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AT#933 - Travel to Hidden Colombia
Hear about travel to off-the-beaten-track regions of Colombia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes about multi-color rivers, granite monoliths, giant palm trees, and deserts.
Why should you go to these places in Colombia?
Justin says, "These locations are all extremely unique. Caño Cristales is unlike anything we've ever seen. It's full of colors, red, green and gold in the river. The area near Inírida called Mavecure is three giant hills. Just imagine something like if you took a half dome or El Capitan and just drop them in the middle of the rainforest, sticking up 2000 feet above. The forest area I was talking about has just thousands and thousands of the tallest palm trees in the world. They're all fairly close to Bogota."
Justin suggests an off-the-beaten-path itinerary in Colombia, visiting four unique destinations, all within 90 minutes by plane from Bogotá:
Suggested Itinerary:
Caño Cristales (La Macarena, Meta) – 3 days, 2 nights
Fly to La Macarena.
Visit Caño Cristales, the "Liquid Rainbow," famous for its vibrant red, green, and gold colors.
Explore petroglyphs, unique rock formations, and diverse wildlife.
Take hikes through the Serranía de la Macarena National Park.
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