combined Amateur Traveler travel podcast feed Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=lJOITQLL3RG519Wr1JzWFw Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:45:01 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ noPipes Output Travel to Turin and Bologna (or eating our way through Italy) – Episode 208 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/11/21/travel-to-turin-and-bologna-or-eating-our-way-through-italy-episode-208/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Ira Bernstein about two lesser visited cities in Italy – Turin and Bologna. Turin has the reputation as the Detroit of Italy because of its long association with Fiat but that nickname does not express the beauty of the city, the warmth of its people nor the quality of its [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3158 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:29 -0800 turin-episode208

The Amateur Traveler talks to Ira Bernstein about two lesser visited cities in Italy – Turin and Bologna. Turin has the reputation as the Detroit of Italy because of its long association with Fiat but that nickname does not express the beauty of the city, the warmth of its people nor the quality of its wine. Bologna has a reputation for good food in a country known for its good food which may be one of the reasons that Bologna is known as “the fat”. The city is the home of bolognese sauce and lasagna. It also lays claim to one of the oldest if not the oldest university in Europe. Ira takes us on a tour of surprising museums (like the largest Egyptian museum outside Cairo), pivotal history and of course wonderful food.


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Show Notes

Travel to Venice and the Veneto – Amateur Traveler Episode 182
Turin, Italy
piemonte map
1796 map or Italy
1810 map of Italy
Camillo Cavour
Italian unification
The synagogue of Casale Monferrato in Turin
National Museum of the Cinema in Turin
Museo Egizio – largest Egyptian museum outside Cairo
Museum of Oriental Art in Turin
Hotel Alpi Resort in Turin
Bologna
San Gimignano
Jewish Museum of Bologna

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Ira Bernstein about two lesser visited cities in Italy – Turin and Bologna. Turin has the reputation as the Detroit of Italy because of its long association with Fiat but that nickname does not express the beauty of theThe Amateur Traveler talks to Ira Bernstein about two lesser visited cities in Italy – Turin and Bologna. Turin has the reputation as the Detroit of Italy because of its long association with Fiat but that nickname does not express the beauty of the city, the warmth of its people nor the quality of its [...] Travel to the Tyrol (Tirol) Region of Austria – Episode 207 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/11/14/travel-to-the-tyrol-tirol-region-of-austria-episode/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Edith about the mountainous region of Austria where she grew up, the Tyrol. Edith designs for us both a winter and a summer itinerary, both of which involve getting outside and enjoying the beautiful mountains. In the winter we would ski and in the summer we would hike. When we [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3130 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:30:59 -0800 tyrol-episode207


The Amateur Traveler talks to Edith about the mountainous region of Austria where she grew up, the Tyrol. Edith designs for us both a winter and a summer itinerary, both of which involve getting outside and enjoying the beautiful mountains. In the winter we would ski and in the summer we would hike. When we are not hiking or enjoying one of the mountain alms then we can explore the palace at Innsbruck, a hiking museum and the Höfemuseum which is a farm museum. Edith talks about traditional foods such as Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn (sweet pancake dish), Kaspressknödel (fried cheese dumplings) and Graukäse (literally grey cheese). To work off that rich food (and of course beer) she will recommend we hike between the mountain huts or up her favorite hike Nochspitze.


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Show Notes

Tyrol
Innsbruck
Innsbruck card
Kaiserliche Hofburg Innsbruck
wiener schnitzel
kaiserschmarrn
kaspressknödel
tiscover.com
Map of Austria
Austrian Railpass
Farm House Museum
Alpenverein – hiking club

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Edith about the mountainous region of Austria where she grew up, the Tyrol. Edith designs for us both a winter and a summer itinerary, both of which involve getting outside and enjoying the beautiful mountains. In the winter The Amateur Traveler talks to Edith about the mountainous region of Austria where she grew up, the Tyrol. Edith designs for us both a winter and a summer itinerary, both of which involve getting outside and enjoying the beautiful mountains. In the winter we would ski and in the summer we would hike. When we [...] Travel to Molokai and Lanai in Hawaii – Episode 206 http://pacific.amateurtraveler.com/2009/11/07/travel-to-molokai-and-lanai-in-hawaii-episode-206/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and the Holoholo Wale blogs about two less visited islands in the Hawaiian islands – Lanai and Molokai. Both islands are less developed than their neighbors and better islands for relaxing on a beach than filling up your time with excursions from the activity [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3097 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:30:38 -0800 molokai-episode206The Amateur Traveler talks to Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and the Holoholo Wale blogs about two less visited islands in the Hawaiian islands – Lanai and Molokai. Both islands are less developed than their neighbors and better islands for relaxing on a beach than filling up your time with excursions from the activity vendors. Molokai is the one of the two that stole Pam’s heart away with a more authentic Hawaiian experience. Molokai might be best known for recently sainted Father Damien who worked with victims of Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) on the island until he himself succumbed to the disease.


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Show Notes

Nerd’s Eye View- Pam’s blog
Holoholo Wale – Pam’s hawaii blog
Molokai
Lanai
Lana’i Culture & Heritage Center
Kalaupapa, Hawaii – settlement for those with leprosy / Hansen’s disease
Father Damien
Hansen’s disease
Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Lodging

Hotel Molokai
Four Season’s Lanai

Food

Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Restaurant
Kamoi Snack-N-Go with Dave’s ice cream

Internet Resources

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and the Holoholo Wale blogs about two less visited islands in the Hawaiian islands – Lanai and Molokai. Both islands are less developed than their neighbors and better islands for relThe Amateur Traveler talks to Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and the Holoholo Wale blogs about two less visited islands in the Hawaiian islands – Lanai and Molokai. Both islands are less developed than their neighbors and better islands for relaxing on a beach than filling up your time with excursions from the activity [...] Travel to Nepal and Everest – Episode 205 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/10/31/travel-to-nepal-and-everest-episode-205/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Jon Miller of the Rest of Everest podcast about his journeys in Nepal. Jon originally went to Nepal as part of a film he was shooting on an Everest expedition, but as Jon tells it you come for the mountain but fall in love with the people and the culture. [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3054 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:30:22 -0700 restofeverest-episode205


The Amateur Traveler talks to Jon Miller of the Rest of Everest podcast about his journeys in Nepal. Jon originally went to Nepal as part of a film he was shooting on an Everest expedition, but as Jon tells it you come for the mountain but fall in love with the people and the culture. Jon describes Kathmandu with is various temples or stupas like Swayambhunath (the monkey temple) and Boudhanath with crowds of people performing a kora around them. He tells us places to get a good meal in Thamel (the tourist district) and suggests a day trip to the well preserved city of Bhaktapur. After Katmandu Jon tells us about trekking and also hiking up to Everest basecamp where the altitude can be very challenging (and Jon lives up at 6000 feet at home in Colorado).


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Show Notes

The Rest of Everest video podcast
Nepal
Kathmandu
Swayambhunath (the monkey temple)
Boudhanath
Bhaktapur
Tibet 2007 Teaser from the Rest of Everest
Everest Trek 2009 Teaser from the Rest of Everest

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Jon Miller of the Rest of Everest podcast about his journeys in Nepal. Jon originally went to Nepal as part of a film he was shooting on an Everest expedition, but as Jon tells it you come for the mountain but fall in love wiThe Amateur Traveler talks to Jon Miller of the Rest of Everest podcast about his journeys in Nepal. Jon originally went to Nepal as part of a film he was shooting on an Everest expedition, but as Jon tells it you come for the mountain but fall in love with the people and the culture. [...] The Road to Io – Santorini, Greece – Video Episode 52 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/10/29/the-road-to-io-santorini-greece-video-episode-52/ Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows goes on a road trip to the tip of the crescent shaped island to the picturesque town of Io. At sunset Io fills up with tourists who come to stand on the cliffs at Io among the houses, restaurants, shops, hotels and windmills to watch [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3044 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:02 -0700 Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows goes on a road trip to the tip of the crescent shaped island to the picturesque town of Io. At sunset Io fills up with tourists who come to stand on the cliffs at Io among the houses, restaurants, shops, hotels and windmills to watch the setting sun. Io is a very lovely town with some pretty good shopping and eating options.


Show Notes

Santorini
My friend Costa’s hotel on Santorini
PricelineEurope.com – Discount Hotels in 63 Countries Worldwide


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]]> Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows goes on a road trip to the tip of the crescent shaped island to the picturesque town of Io. At sunset Io fills up with tourists who come to stand on the cliffs at Io among the houses, resVisit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows goes on a road trip to the tip of the crescent shaped island to the picturesque town of Io. At sunset Io fills up with tourists who come to stand on the cliffs at Io among the houses, restaurants, shops, hotels and windmills to watch [...] Travel to Iceland – Episode 204 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/10/24/travel-to-iceland-episode-204/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=3011 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:30:50 -0700 iceland-episode204


The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon, the geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, the geothermal activity of Namaskard pass, the university town of Akureyri, the hobbit-like town of Glaumbaer. They went bird watching at Ingolfshofdi, took in the baths at the Blue Lagoon, took the free welcome walking tour of Reykjavik with Jonas, zigzagged between icebergs, hiked to Thingvellir, and took in the tourist attraction of the Midlina bridge.


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Show Notes

Dave’s pictures of Iceland
Dave’s slideshow
Iceland Tour Operator
Iceland Tourism board
Iceland
Iceland Goes Bankrupt – BusinessWeek
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur – popular Iceland hotdog stand
Free walking tour of Reykjavik
tractor pull / birdwatching trip

Internet Resources

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls SvartThe Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the [...] Travel to the Gulf States: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait – Episode 203 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/10/13/travel-to-the-gulf-states-uae-dubai-bahrain-oman-qatar-kuwait-episode-203/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his trip to the 5 different countries that make up the Gulf states: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. Each of these countries is an Arab country and a muslim country but in some, like Dubai, large portions of the population are from elsewhere. These countries [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2992 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:10:09 -0700 gulfstates-episode


The Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his trip to the 5 different countries that make up the Gulf states: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. Each of these countries is an Arab country and a muslim country but in some, like Dubai, large portions of the population are from elsewhere. These countries include the very modern emirate of Dubai with its malls, hotels and an indoor ski slope. The gulf states also include the surprising country of Oman with ancient forts and the most memorable person Gary has met in his nearly 3 years of travel. Qatar is the home to Al Jazeera and of course Kuwait was the site of the first Gulf War. Hear about the world’s tallest building, fastest ferry and longest bridge.


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Show Notes

Everything Everywhere – Gary’s blog
Gary’s photos of the Middle East
Travel to Micronesia – Episode 128
United Arab Emirates
Emirate Airlines
Palm Jumeirah
Oman rial
Frankincense
map (Musandam Peninsula)
Sunni Islam
Shia Islam

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his trip to the 5 different countries that make up the Gulf states: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. Each of these countries is an Arab country and a muslim country but in some, like Dubai, largThe Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his trip to the 5 different countries that make up the Gulf states: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. Each of these countries is an Arab country and a muslim country but in some, like Dubai, large portions of the population are from elsewhere. These countries [...] Travel to Sri Lanka – Episode 202 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/10/03/travel-to-sri-lanka-episode-202/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Karl Anders who has traveled to Sri Lanka 8 times after striking up a friendship with the late author Arthur C. Clarke who settled there. Karl takes us on a vital tour of Sri Lanka from the capital of Colombo to the beautiful beaches to some of the archeological ruins [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2967 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:30:41 -0700 sri-lanka-episode202


The Amateur Traveler talks to Karl Anders who has traveled to Sri Lanka 8 times after striking up a friendship with the late author Arthur C. Clarke who settled there. Karl takes us on a vital tour of Sri Lanka from the capital of Colombo to the beautiful beaches to some of the archeological ruins at Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Dambulla is notable for some of the cave murals. Sigiriya is particularly notable for the rock fortress, ruins of a palace high on this rock outcropping and again some of the cave murals. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa both also have numerous stupas (a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics). The inland high mountains are home to the tea country, plentiful tea fields and numerous tea factories. Karl recommends the Galle Face Hotel and some of the other inexpensive hotels left over from the British era. He also recommends hiring a car and driver/interpreter and avoiding the traffic and public transportation. We also talk about the recent civil war.


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Show Notes

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Tourism
Authur C. Clarke
Sinhala Only Act – law that triggered civil war
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam – rebelion
Sri Lankan Civil War
Colombo
John Steinbeck

Accommodations
Galle Face Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel
The Grand Hotel
Taj Samuda Hotel

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Karl Anders who has traveled to Sri Lanka 8 times after striking up a friendship with the late author Arthur C. Clarke who settled there. Karl takes us on a vital tour of Sri Lanka from the capital of Colombo to the beautifulThe Amateur Traveler talks to Karl Anders who has traveled to Sri Lanka 8 times after striking up a friendship with the late author Arthur C. Clarke who settled there. Karl takes us on a vital tour of Sri Lanka from the capital of Colombo to the beautiful beaches to some of the archeological ruins [...] Travel to the Philippines – Episode 201 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/09/26/travel-to-the-philippines-episode-201/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Ivan Hernares, an award winning Philippines travel blogger, about his home country of the Philippines. Ivan leads us on a virtual tour of the 7107 islands of the Philippines archipelago starting in Manila. Manila has the walled city of Intramuros that reflects its Spanish colonial heritage as well as its [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2930 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:30:38 -0700 philippines-episode201


The Amateur Traveler talks to Ivan Hernares, an award winning Philippines travel blogger, about his home country of the Philippines. Ivan leads us on a virtual tour of the 7107 islands of the Philippines archipelago starting in Manila. Manila has the walled city of Intramuros that reflects its Spanish colonial heritage as well as its asian heritage in Binondo (its chinatown where we can pick up some Lumpia or a winter-melon cake ). There are inexpensive places for backpackers to stay in the Malate neighborhood. Polish up your layup if you want to meet locals since the unofficial national sport is basketball. Then we head south to the power white sand beaches and nightlife of Borocay, the oldest city in the Philippines which is Cebu, the chocolate hills of Bohol and the underground river of Palawan. We explore the rice terraces of Ifugao (a world heritage site) and the WWII historic sites at Corregidor and Bataan. Ivan talks about unique architecture such as the Philippine Baroque churches and the vahay na bato” stone houses. Ivan loves a good hike up Mount Pinatubo or Mount Pulag in the Cordilleras. And if you go to the Philippines don’t forget to pick up some dried mangoes.


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Show Notes

Ivan About Town
This Week in Travel
Philippines
Intramuros – walled colonial part of Manila
Old Manila Walks
Backpacker’s accomidations in Manila
Philippines National Museum
Corregidor
Bataan Death March
Retirement Philippines
Cebu Pacific – low cost air carrier
Philippine Airlines

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Lyndon was appalled to hear “Cardiff, England”. Cardiff is in Wales and Chris is chowderhead.

Chris, thank you for featuring Wisconsin on your 200th episode. Christine did a great job highlighting the best parts of this state where I have lived most of my life. But there are a few things I would like to add:

She mentioned State St.in Madison, the pedestrian-only street that connects the Capitol Square to the UW campus One of the reasons I love State Street is that you can easily find thowbacks to the 1960’s as you stroll along. If you are looking for a poster of Bobby Kennedy, Beatles albums on vinyl, tie-dyed clothing, incense, beaded curtains – or a rally to legalize pot or end the war, any war – State Street is the place.

Also, State Street has a colorful street life, not unlike New York City. In warm weather, merchants put racks outside, restaurants put tables outside, and the sidewalks are jammed. Even in cold weather, because of the high population density in the campus area and too-few parking places, there is always a lot of pedestrian activity on State St.

About Door County – Christine missed mentioning the 10 lighthouses, more than any county in the country. Most in service, some not anymore, some open to the public and some not. But every one is picturesque.

Lastly, she mentioned the Lake Michgan beaches, from Milwaukee up to Door County. One should not mention Lake Michigan beaches without mentioning the water temperatures, which range from still-frigid in June, very cold in July, and merely cold on the hottest day in August. Swimming in any of the Great Lakes is not for the timid.

Lastly, the colors of fall. Rivals the much-better-known colors of New England. And I have lived there, too, so I can compare!

Thanks for all your hard work. I love the podcasts, whether they are about the most exotic corners of the world or to my home state.

Joanne

]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Ivan Hernares, an award winning Philippines travel blogger, about his home country of the Philippines. Ivan leads us on a virtual tour of the 7107 islands of the Philippines archipelago starting in Manila. Manila has the wallThe Amateur Traveler talks to Ivan Hernares, an award winning Philippines travel blogger, about his home country of the Philippines. Ivan leads us on a virtual tour of the 7107 islands of the Philippines archipelago starting in Manila. Manila has the walled city of Intramuros that reflects its Spanish colonial heritage as well as its [...] Travel to Wisconsin – Episode 200 http://usa.amateurtraveler.com/2009/09/19/travel-to-wisconsin-episode-200/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Christine who comes to tell us that Wisconsin has more to offer than just visiting my relatives. She starts us on a tour of the state from the college town and capital of Madison with its street fairs, concerts and capital building. We hear about the influence of Wisconsin born [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2900 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:30:41 -0700 wisconsin-episode300


The Amateur Traveler talks to Christine who comes to tell us that Wisconsin has more to offer than just visiting my relatives. She starts us on a tour of the state from the college town and capital of Madison with its street fairs, concerts and capital building. We hear about the influence of Wisconsin born architect Frank Lloyd Wright who founded his school of architecture at nearby Taliesin. We enjoy the bike paths, breweries, badgers football and burial mounds. The we move on to Milwaukee with its neighborhoods, breweries and of course baseball. We stop in Kohler and then head up Wisconsin’s “thumb” to Door county. After visiting Green Bay and the home of the Packers we head up to the north woods with its many small lakes and Lake Superior with its one very big one. We wrap up by winding down the Mississippi river. Think there is nothing to see in Wisconsin? Think again.


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Show Notes

Wisconsin
Discover Wisconsin
Visit Wisconsin
Frank Lloyd Wright
Whad Ya Know Show
Taliesin
Isthmus Newspaper – Madison local event guide
Harley-Davidson Museum
Visit Milwaukee
Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival
Destination Kohler
Kohler Design Center
2010 Airventure – Oshkosh
Minocqua Wisconsin
Eagle River Wisconsin
Door County Wisconsin
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Wyalusing State Park

Parks/Forests

Wisconsin Pubs and Breweries
Great Dane Pub – Madison
Ale Asylum – Madison
New Glarus Brewery – Madison
Capital Brewery – Madison
Lakefront Brewery – Milwaukee
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company – Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Food
Uplands Cheese Company – Dodgeville, Wisconsin, makers of Pleasant Ridge Reserve
Charcoal Inn – Sheboygan, WI (try the brats)
Scaturo’s Baking Co & Cafe – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin – for breakfast
Dans Minocqua Fudge
McGregor`s Blink Bonnie Club – St Germain – for steak

Accommodations
Chanticleer Guest House – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Internet Resources

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Christine who comes to tell us that Wisconsin has more to offer than just visiting my relatives. She starts us on a tour of the state from the college town and capital of Madison with its street fairs, concerts and capital buThe Amateur Traveler talks to Christine who comes to tell us that Wisconsin has more to offer than just visiting my relatives. She starts us on a tour of the state from the college town and capital of Madison with its street fairs, concerts and capital building. We hear about the influence of Wisconsin born [...] Santorini, Greece (part 1) – Video Episode 51 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/09/14/santorini-greece-part-1-video-episode-51/ Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows arriving in Santorini on a ferry, the view from the lighthouse on the southern tip of the crescent shaped island, the town of Pyrgos and finally the main city of Fira. Santorini is a spectacular destination as its towns cling to along the cliffs of [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2895 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:17:07 -0700 Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows arriving in Santorini on a ferry, the view from the lighthouse on the southern tip of the crescent shaped island, the town of Pyrgos and finally the main city of Fira. Santorini is a spectacular destination as its towns cling to along the cliffs of the rim of a dormant volcano. Santorini is a popular stop for cruise ships and it is common in the Summer to see 7 or so ships in the waters off the islands. The most popular excursion for cruise travelers is the town of Fira.



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Santorini
My friend Costa’s hotel on Santorini
PricelineEurope.com – Discount Hotels in 63 Countries Worldwide


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]]> Visit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows arriving in Santorini on a ferry, the view from the lighthouse on the southern tip of the crescent shaped island, the town of Pyrgos and finally the main city of Fira. Santorini is a specVisit Santorini (Thira) with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows arriving in Santorini on a ferry, the view from the lighthouse on the southern tip of the crescent shaped island, the town of Pyrgos and finally the main city of Fira. Santorini is a spectacular destination as its towns cling to along the cliffs of [...] Travel to Laos – Episode 199 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/09/12/travel-to-laos-episode-199/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2876 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:30:07 -0700 laos-episode199


The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as well as Luang Prabang, trekking in the hill villages around Luang namtha and cruising on the Mekong River near Nong Khiaw. Along the way Sam photographed monks, children and little bottles of alcohol with snakes in them. Discover this beautiful country through Sam’s stories and through his lens.


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Show Notes

Sam Oppenheim’s blog
Sam’s Lao travelogue
Previous Amateur Traveler episodes with Sam:
Trekking in the Himalayas in Northern India – Episode 63
Travel to Cuba – Episode 170

Other mentions of Laos on the Amateur Traveler:
Solo Travel as a Woman – Episode 107
Traveling Around Round The World – Episode 10

Laos
Vang Vieng
Vietnam War

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled exteThe Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim (who has previously been on the show talking about trekking in the Himalayas and traveling to Cuba) about travel to Laos. Sam Visited Laos as part of a year spent traveling around the world when he traveled extensively in Asia. Sam’s itinerary included the capital of Vientiane as [...] Travel to the Yukon Territory in Canada (and nearby Alaska) – Episode 198 http://canada.amateurtraveler.com/2009/09/05/travel-to-the-yukon-territory-in-canada-and-nearby-alaska-episode-198/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Sarah from Whitehorse in the Yukon about that corner of Canada with long winters but dramatic scenery. She tells of of Winter festivals like the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as well as Summer festivals like Dawson City Music fest, Atlin Arts and Music Fest and the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. We [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2845 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:30:15 -0700 yukon-episode198


The Amateur Traveler talks to Sarah from Whitehorse in the Yukon about that corner of Canada with long winters but dramatic scenery. She tells of of Winter festivals like the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as well as Summer festivals like Dawson City Music fest, Atlin Arts and Music Fest and the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. We talk about sporting events like the 24 Hours of Light and Kluane to Chilkat (Haines to Haines) bike races because Sarah says you have to like the outdoors to come to the Yukon. Sarah also gives us some itineraries for road warriors like the Top of the World Highway to Dawson (and the Dempster Highway for the bold among you) and the Golden Circle route into Alaska. We walk the Chilkoot Trail but without the requirement to bring 1,000 pounds of supplies like in the Yukon gold rush. It is the beauty of Kluane National Park that you will remember but strangely enough it was something else that Sarah was looking at when she decided to move to the Yukon.


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Show Notes

Sarah’s blog – Spinning All Ways
Sarah’s pictures
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
Travel Yukon
Dawson City Music fest
Atlin Arts and Music Fest
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Dehli to Dublin fusion band
24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Race
Kluane to Chilkat (Haines to Haines) bike race
Kluane National Park
Chilkoot Trail Map
Chilkoot Trail Parks Canada
Whitepass and Yukon Route train
Golden Circle route
Little Salmon/Carmack First People
local brew company (Yukon Brewing)
What’s up Yukon

accommodations:
Bombay Peggy’s in Dawson City
The White House in Skagway
The Mile Zero in Skagway

restaurants:
Klondike Rib & Salmon Barbecue in Whitehorse (in summer)
Try the Dungeness Crab in Haines, Alaska (in season)
Starfire (Thai) in Skagway
Ludvig’s Bistro in SItka

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Sarah from Whitehorse in the Yukon about that corner of Canada with long winters but dramatic scenery. She tells of of Winter festivals like the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as well as Summer festivals like Dawson City Music feThe Amateur Traveler talks to Sarah from Whitehorse in the Yukon about that corner of Canada with long winters but dramatic scenery. She tells of of Winter festivals like the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as well as Summer festivals like Dawson City Music fest, Atlin Arts and Music Fest and the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. We [...] Travel to Sicily in Italy – Episode 197 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/29/travel-to-sicily-in-italy-episode-197/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Madeline Jhawar from the Italy Beyond the Obvious blog about Sicily. Madeline was a tour guide for a number of years in Italy and says that Sicily is where the tour guides vacation. This beautiful island is more intense than the rest of Italy but it is also rich in [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2828 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:30:17 -0700 sicily-episode197


The Amateur Traveler talks to Madeline Jhawar from the Italy Beyond the Obvious blog about Sicily. Madeline was a tour guide for a number of years in Italy and says that Sicily is where the tour guides vacation. This beautiful island is more intense than the rest of Italy but it is also rich in culture and history. It is sometimes an assault on the sense says Madeline who honeymooned on the island. Madeline leads us in a trip circumnavigating the island from Messina to Palermo with stops in Taormina , Siracuse, Agrigento, Villa del Casale, Erice and Palermo. We take a side trip to climb the volcano at Stromboli and we touch on the many influences on the history of Sicily.


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Show Notes

Italy Beyond The Obvious
Sicily
Sicily map
Taormina, Sicily
Valley of the Temples, Sicily
The Best of Palermo, Sicily
Magna Graecia
Carthage
Saracen

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Madeline Jhawar from the Italy Beyond the Obvious blog about Sicily. Madeline was a tour guide for a number of years in Italy and says that Sicily is where the tour guides vacation. This beautiful island is more intense than The Amateur Traveler talks to Madeline Jhawar from the Italy Beyond the Obvious blog about Sicily. Madeline was a tour guide for a number of years in Italy and says that Sicily is where the tour guides vacation. This beautiful island is more intense than the rest of Italy but it is also rich in [...] Travel to Uruguay – Episode 196 http://southamerica.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/22/travel-to-uruguay-episode-196/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa who has lived as student in Uruguay on two different occasions about that small South American country. Lisa talks about the capital city of Montevideo where she lived with independence plaza (and its statue to Jose Artigas), the markets, and the ramblas. She also talks about the food including [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2809 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:30:31 -0700 uraguay-episode196


The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa who has lived as student in Uruguay on two different occasions about that small South American country. Lisa talks about the capital city of Montevideo where she lived with independence plaza (and its statue to Jose Artigas), the markets, and the ramblas. She also talks about the food including the beef, chivito, mate, uruguay pizza, bizcocho, dulce de leche, and the local wine. Mostly she encourages us to visit Uruguay, meet the people and get out to the country side in Tacuarembo, Mercesdes, Colonia or Punta del Este.


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Show Notes

Lisa’s pictures
Uruguay
Urugauy travel wiki
Montevideo
Jose Artigas
Mate
bizcochos
Tacuarembo
Uruguay-US Cultural Alliance
Alliance Francaise
Rioplatense Spanish dialect

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa who has lived as student in Uruguay on two different occasions about that small South American country. Lisa talks about the capital city of Montevideo where she lived with independence plaza (and its statue to Jose ArtiThe Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa who has lived as student in Uruguay on two different occasions about that small South American country. Lisa talks about the capital city of Montevideo where she lived with independence plaza (and its statue to Jose Artigas), the markets, and the ramblas. She also talks about the food including [...] Travel to Niue in the South Pacific – Episode 195 http://pacific.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/15/travel-to-niue-in-the-south-pacific-episode-195/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick from Iowa about his stay on the remote tropical island of Niue in the South Pacific. Niue is a coral atoll which is affiliated with New Zealand. This country has only 100 square miles and around 1500 people so this is a place to get away from it all [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2779 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:30:36 -0700 niue-episode195

The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick from Iowa about his stay on the remote tropical island of Niue in the South Pacific. Niue is a coral atoll which is affiliated with New Zealand. This country has only 100 square miles and around 1500 people so this is a place to get away from it all and explore some of the striking scenery such as the coral formations of Togo Chasm, Vaikona Chasm and the Limu pools. Nick stayed in Alofi at Kololi’s Guesthouse and explored the island on motorcycle.


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This Week In Travel

Show Notes

Nick The Traveler
Nick’s Niue Photos
Niue
Welcome to Niue
Matavai Resort
Where to stay in Niue
Food in Niue
Food & Dining on Niue
Kololi’s Motel or Kololi’s Guesthouse
Niue – Rock on Polynesia!

Internet Resources

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick from Iowa about his stay on the remote tropical island of Niue in the South Pacific. Niue is a coral atoll which is affiliated with New Zealand. This country has only 100 square miles and around 1500 people so this is a The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick from Iowa about his stay on the remote tropical island of Niue in the South Pacific. Niue is a coral atoll which is affiliated with New Zealand. This country has only 100 square miles and around 1500 people so this is a place to get away from it all [...] Athens, Greece, National Museum of Archeology – Video Episode 50 http://europe.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/13/athens-greece-national-museum-of-archeology-video-episode-50/ Visit the National Museum of Archeology in Athens, Greece with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the sculpture and other exhibits highlighting Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece, Helinistic and Roman styles of art.Show Notesright click here to download (m4v) right click here to download (Apple TV) http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2781 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:34:33 -0700 Visit the National Museum of Archeology in Athens, Greece with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the sculpture and other exhibits highlighting Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece, Helinistic and Roman styles of art.



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]]> Visit the National Museum of Archeology in Athens, Greece with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the sculpture and other exhibits highlighting Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece, Helinistic and Roman styles of art.Show Notesright cliVisit the National Museum of Archeology in Athens, Greece with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the sculpture and other exhibits highlighting Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece, Helinistic and Roman styles of art.Show Notesright click here to download (m4v) right click here to download (Apple TV) Work and Travel Around the World – Episode 194 http://africa.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/08/work-and-travel-around-the-world-episode-194/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa Lubin of LLWorldTour about her round the world trip which extended from a year to a two and a half year odyssey and a nomadic lifestyle. Lisa talks about her trip but also talks about the various jobs she worked along the way. Why would an Emmy winning TV [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2748 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:30:57 -0700 lisa-lubin-episide194

The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa Lubin of LLWorldTour about her round the world trip which extended from a year to a two and a half year odyssey and a nomadic lifestyle. Lisa talks about her trip but also talks about the various jobs she worked along the way. Why would an Emmy winning TV producer want to work in a coffee shop in Australia, teach English in Germany, become a research assistant in Germany and do PR for a company in Spain?


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Show Notes

Lisa’s trip blog – LLWorldTour
Surf’s up, dude. – surfing and studying Spanish in Costa Rica
The Second City, Australian-Style
“Sandwich Shop Dropout”
Tour du Vietnam
Snapshot: Istanbul
ESP (English for Speciality Purposes)
“And then they told two friends. And so on. And so on…”
Mona Lisa
Lost in Translation?
Pueblo Inglés
El Pueblo Ingles – Notes from Spain Podcast 55
Habla Inglés??
Couchsurfing.com
Surf’s up, Dude!
The French are Nice…Really!

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]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa Lubin of LLWorldTour about her round the world trip which extended from a year to a two and a half year odyssey and a nomadic lifestyle. Lisa talks about her trip but also talks about the various jobs she worked along thThe Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa Lubin of LLWorldTour about her round the world trip which extended from a year to a two and a half year odyssey and a nomadic lifestyle. Lisa talks about her trip but also talks about the various jobs she worked along the way. Why would an Emmy winning TV [...] Independent Travel to Beijing, China – Episode 193 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/08/01/independent-travel-to-beijing-china-episode-193/ The Amateur Traveler talks to Lee from Atlanta who is currently living in Qing Dao, China about traveling independently in Beijing, China. Lee describes getting around by bus, subway and taxi, eating street food, and biking through the Hutongs of Beijing. He guides us to lesser known sites like Beijing’s underground city and the site [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2713 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:30:17 -0700 Tiananmen


The Amateur Traveler talks to Lee from Atlanta who is currently living in Qing Dao, China about traveling independently in Beijing, China. Lee describes getting around by bus, subway and taxi, eating street food, and biking through the Hutongs of Beijing. He guides us to lesser known sites like Beijing’s underground city and the site of the old Summer Palace. He leads us to the great wall at Badaling, Mutianyu, and Simatai. Lee also talks about side trips to see the Buddhas in the Yungang Caves near Datong and the nearby hanging monasteries and to see the Qing royal villas and replica of the Lhasa temple in Chungde. We talk about where to find a guide (and why you may not need one), Chinese history and what Lee suggested his parents should bring to China.


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Show Notes

Traveling to Beijing, China with a Tour – Episode 187
Boren Awards for International Study
preaching against the use of the fork
map of Beijing subway
Beijing, China
Kublai Khan
Ming Dynasty
Qing (”Ching”) Dynasty
Wade–Giles – old system for Romanizing Chinese
Pinyin – current system or Romanizing Chinese
Beijing’s Underground City
Hutong
That’s Beijing

Community

Amateur Traveler Chicago Meetup
Travel Blog Exchange Conference
Correction – the Finish Midsummer Festival is called “Juhannus”
Wow! the photo on Cruise to the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica – Episode 180

]]> The Amateur Traveler talks to Lee from Atlanta who is currently living in Qing Dao, China about traveling independently in Beijing, China. Lee describes getting around by bus, subway and taxi, eating street food, and biking through the Hutongs of Beijing.The Amateur Traveler talks to Lee from Atlanta who is currently living in Qing Dao, China about traveling independently in Beijing, China. Lee describes getting around by bus, subway and taxi, eating street food, and biking through the Hutongs of Beijing. He guides us to lesser known sites like Beijing’s underground city and the site [...] Travel to Jerusalem – Episode 192 http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/2009/07/17/travel-to-jerusalem-episode-192/ The Amateur Traveler talks again to Douglas Duckett the author of a popular free travel guide to Israel. This time we talked to Douglass about traveling to the holy city, Jerusalem. We step back and look at Jerusalem through the eyes of the three major faiths for which it is a significant location: Christianity, Islam [...] http://amateurtraveler.com/?p=2683 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:30:07 -0700
The Amateur Traveler talks again to Douglas Duckett the author of a popular free travel guide to Israel. This time we talked to Douglass about traveling to the holy city, Jerusalem. We step back and look at Jerusalem through the eyes of the three major faiths for which it is a significant location: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. We look at significant sites for all three religions such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Al-Aqsa Mosque mosque, the Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall. We talk about surprises that are continually being uncovered in Jerusalem like Hezikaih’s tunnel, Robinson’s Arch and Burnt House. And in the process we talk about the practical considerations for visiting this amazing city.

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Show Notes

“Israel: A Personal Travel Guide” by Douglas E. Duckett
Travel to Israel – Amateur Traveler Episode 167
Dome of the Rock
Abraham
Ishmael
Jesus (see also The Bible Study Podcast)
Mohamed’s Night Journey – Isra and Mi’raj
Temple Mount, Mount Moriah, Al Haram al-Sharif
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Islamic Museum on Al Haram al-Sharif
The la Mayer Memorial Museum for Islamic Art
City of David – Archeological Dig
Yad Vashem – The Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Garden Tomb
Helena of Constantinople
Basic information on Project and Volunteer Information – The Temple Mount Antiquities Salvage Operation
Hezekiah Tunnel

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