AT#570 - Travel to Sofia, Bulgaria

Hear about travel to Detroit, Michigan, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Cassandra Sugarman about her adopted hometown and a week-long itinerary that explores the city’s comeback, automotive heritage, music history, neighborhoods, museums, food, and nearby communities. Cassandra ... Show More

Hear about travel to Madrid, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Felicity Hughes of TheMakingOfMadrid.com about how to spend about a week exploring her adopted hometown. Felicity moved to Madrid in 2012, writes and podcasts about the city, and is currently the lead writer for ... Show More

Discover the lush landscapes, charming towns, Atlantic beaches, historic cities, vineyards, and national parks of Portugal's Minho region in this one-week itinerary with Sandra from Verdeful. Why should you go to Minho? Sandra says, "The reason why I would like to tell people mor ... Show More

<p>Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe's most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history &mdash; and bargain prices). Author Francine Falk-Allen shares know-how and insights for traveling with a physical disability. And a ... Show More

Three world travelers get personal as they talk about their wildest adventures and what it’s like to date them. 26-year-old Sofia is in the driver’s seat as she connects with Colton, 29, a Sofia Coppola-loving surfer, and Wade, 27, a Stanford grad with an epic side project. Learn ... Show More

<p>A journalist explains why she travels to countries that most people would have a good reason to avoid. Then an alpine guide discusses why she enjoys exploring Europe's historic hiking trails with her young children in tow. And a tour guide discusses what he enjoys most about R ... Show More

In episode two of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega for a tour of Prague. They delve into the long and storied past of th ... Show More

When travel leads to romance, a whole new life may be the result. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we meet an American woman who married a Spaniard and is now raising a family in the heart of Madrid. We'll also hear from an Australian tour guide who spends much of the year ... Show More

For this episode today, I have someone who calls herself a global citizen and is an expert in the travel space. Sophia Tamang is a Dubai-based Travel Industry Strategy Consultant with an impressive track record of over a decade. On the podcast today, we’ll talk about culture and ... Show More

<p>Hear why Albania ranks high for seasoned travelers on the list of places to discover as it emerges from decades of isolation. Get tips for enjoying the arts and comforts of Vienna where every day is like a Sunday afternoon. Find out what the freedom to relocate within the Euro ... Show More

Sofia gives tips on how to make the most out of your solo vacation while recounting everything that went wrong with hers. Time to get deep, Sloots. 

In episode five of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian and author Professor Bettany Hughes for a tour of Istanbul. Together they lead us through the s ... Show More