In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks with AJ Ajay, a Libyan-born travel professional and founder of Intu Libya, about traveling to one of North Africa’s least-visited and most misunderstood destinations: Libya. From spectacular Roman ruins to Saharan oases, ancient Amazigh towns, and the vibrant streets of Tripoli, AJ explains wh ... Show More
Jan 10
AT#978 - Travel to Skardu, Pakistan
Hear about travel to the remote region of Skardu, Pakistan, as the Amateur Traveler talks to James Schomburgk about his recent visit to this beautiful mountain region. Why should you go to Skardu? James says, "It is really a step back into time. You're getting exposed to Stan cul ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 20
AT#975 - Travel to Delhi, India
In this episode of the Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen welcomes back Jonty Crane of Jonty Travels and The Tramping Life podcast to share practical advice and favorite sights from his many visits to India’s capital, Delhi. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Tr ... Show More
54m 3s
Apr 2025
The Swedish Meatballs Controversy
Where are meatballs from, and why does it matter? Social media users frenziedly grappled with these very questions on 29th April, 2018, when Sweden’s official Twitter account proclaimed: “Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey i ... Show More
11m 12s
Apr 2024
Learn Swedish: Giving Orders 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Swedish, to improve your Swedish vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Swedish.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Swedish language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoL ... Show More
2m 21s
May 2024
Learn Swedish: Giving Orders 3
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Swedish, to improve your Swedish vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Swedish.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Swedish language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoL ... Show More
2m 40s
Jun 2024
Learn Swedish: At the Bar
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Swedish, to improve your Swedish vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Swedish.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Swedish language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoL ... Show More
3m 30s