Hear about travel to Solomon Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from Travel Obscure about his adventurous trip in these remote Pacific islands.
Why should you go to the Solomon Islands?
Chris says, "There's lots of reasons. One of the reasons we didn't really focus on World War II history. One of my big reasons for going was it's an ad ... Show More
Oct 4
AT#964 - Lake Constance Bike Trip (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Hear about traveling to Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as the Amateur Traveler discusses a biking trip around the lake to explore its historic, cultural, and natural sites. The Lake Constance International Tourism Board sponsored this trip. This we ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2024
travelling the philippines (spoiler: it's tricky af)
Here it is people, a full episode dedicated to telling you the ins and outs of travelling The Philippines. Everything from the route we took, transport, budget, highlights, food, activties, the LOT. For specific recommendations on each place we stopped at make sure to head over t ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2025
Egypt Tour 2026 March, Come Sail Away with Me (and Ramesses)
Hello everyone, it’s that time again! In March of 2026, we’re offering a new itinerary in the Nile Valley. This one is called the New Kingdom Cruise. It lasts for ten days, with a special focus on the south, the monuments of Elephantine (Aswan) and Lake Nasser. We ride a cruise b ... Show More
12m 9s
Jan 2025
Adrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)
In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put an ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2024
India with Condé Nast Traveler's Divia Thani
In this episode of Travel That Matters, Bruce speaks with Divia, the Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveler, about her home country of India, inclusive of the bustling scene in Goa, the best time of year to visit, where to find the best jewelry, and the thrills of a tig ... Show More
46m 34s
Jul 1
Historia de viaje: Las calles de Cartagena ♫ 229
What happens when a trip that was supposed to be a relaxing getaway goes completely off the rails?In this episode, find out how a travel plan gone wrong led to an unexpected solo adventure in the beautiful, historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.This story starts with a desperate, ... Show More
32m 12s
Jul 2024
Street Food in Cairo with Mariam Nezar: Kalam 5asa
Mariam Nezar, who goes by Mia, is co-founder of Bellies en-Route, which provides food tours of Cairo as well as cooking classes. Together, Edgar and Mia eat their way through the streets of downtown. Foul, taameya, molokheyya, koshary, and even cow brain are on the menu today!Get ... Show More
19m 21s