Stories from Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast
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Traveling Behind the Great Firewall of China
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Jan 27, 2012
China has two Great Walls. Both of them were built to protect Chinese civilization and culture from the barbarians outside the Middle Kingdom. Full Story »
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Topics:
- China
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BestParking.com App for Finding Affordable Parking
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Jan 22, 2012
If you are traveling or living in one of 40 different US and 3 Canadian cities and you have a car then the BestParking.com app is a must have app. Full Story »
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Topics:
- US Airways
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WWOOFing in Sicily
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Jan 20, 2012
The working day doesn't start too early at La Casa delle Acque, a small organic orange farm at the foot of Mount Etna in Sicily. It's around 8 O'clock. Full Story »
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The Best of 2011 at the Amateur Traveler
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 29, 2011
As cliche as a best of 2011 post may be, this gives me a good opportunity to point out some things you may have missed. The opinions here are my own, but I would be interested where you think I am wrong or spot on. It would be difficult to… Full Story »
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Speed Through Security in the Airport
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 29, 2011
Many people are stressed by the air travel experience these days and particularly by airport security, but a little preparation before your trip can make the whole process go more smoothly. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Air travel
- Airport
- Security
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My First Christmas in Oz
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 23, 2011
Christmas is a time for family, eating, drinking and generally being merry; so my first Christmas in Australia with no family and new friends was one of mixed feelings. I had left the UK in August and arrived in Sydney full of excitement; new job was in place and the apartment was all set.… Full Story »
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My First Christmas in Oz
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 23, 2011
Christmas is a time for family, eating, drinking and generally being merry; so my first Christmas in Australia with no family and new friends was one of mixed feelings. I had left the UK in August and arrived in Sydney full of excitement; new job was in place and the apartment was all set.… Full Story »
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How to Protect Your Home When You Travel
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 22, 2011
The whole point of going on vacation is to relax and enjoy time away from your normal cares and concerns. The last thing I want to be doing is laying out on the beach somewhere and be worrying about my home security system or lack of one. There are programs that… Full Story »
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How to Protect Your Home When You Travel
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 22, 2011
The whole point of going on vacation is to relax and enjoy time away from your normal cares and concerns. The last thing I want to be doing is laying out on the beach somewhere and be worrying about my home security system or lack of one. There are programs that… Full Story »
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45 Unique Things to Do or See in Tampa, Florida
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Dec 14, 2011
Having lived in Southwest Florida for 2 years and traveled the area extensively I really enjoyed the Amateur Traveler episode on Tampa, Florida. In combination with that episode and advice I have given to friends traveling there I have created a map… Full Story »



