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The Amateur Traveler talks to author Sheryl Kayne about her new book Immersion Travel USA. She talks about volunteer travel, educational travel and other immersive experiences from experiencing zero G to quilting, from climbing frozen waterfalls to counting right whales. News Travel News Update - Tourist Riots, Hotel Fires All Male Employees, etc Turkish hotel fires philandering male staff Anger at airport as XL rescue turns into a fiasco Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Immersion Travel USA by Sheryl Kayne Cosmosphere - Space camp in Kansas Chicks with Picks - frozen waterfall climbing John C. Campbell Folk School - Quilting program Right Whale The Marine Resources Council - monitoring the Right Whale Loggerhead Marinelife Center - monitoring Loggerhead Turtles Adaptive Sports Foundation CoolWorks.com - Thousands of Jobs in Great Places EarthWatch.org - environmental volunteering OneBrick.org - local volunteering Esperanza International - group that Chris goes to Mexico with Episode 11 - Mexico - Building Houses Bike s take on the Outer Banks

Visit the Panama Canal with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows a bus and ferry tour of the Panama canal through to the Pacific side. This tour was part of a larger cruise on the Volendam from Holland America. Show Notes Panama Canal Honeymoon Cruise Last Minute Cruises Save up to 75% on Holland America Cruises - Book Now! Free room upgrades in top destinations! click here to download (m4v) click here to download (Apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talkes to Russell about the Faroe islands. The Faroes were named by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the best island destination. Learn about this small rugged green island in the North Atlantic. Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Faroe Islands Faroe Islands Tourism Guide Faroe Islands Travel Wiki Whaling in the Faroe Islands Church of the Faroe Islands National Geographic Traveler s island survey Internet Resources Hotels.com Visualizer Community Ira on Sound Clarity Tips on Tokyo from Kristie vote for the Amateur Traveler at PodcastAwards.com

The Amateur Traveler talks to Kim Hatcher from Georgia s State Park System about places to see in her home state. Learn about the Blue Ridge mountains, the Okefenokee swamp, rural Georgia and some of the lesser known state parks and historic sites. News Travel News - September 15, 2008 SEC looks into posting of old United story Continental says luggage fee to generate $100 mln Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Georgia, United States Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Georgia Aquarium Atlanta Zoo Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Okefenokee Swamp SAM Shoreline Excursion Train Jimmy Carter National Historic Site The Real Georgia - guide to Georga attractions Georgia Rural Telephone Museum Georgia Rural Telephone Museum at RoadsideAmerica.com Reed Bingham State Park Georgia National Parks Trail of Tears National Historic Trail The Trail of Tears and the Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Nation New Echota Historic Site Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park Wormsloe Historic Site Fort McAllister Historic Park Fort McAllister Historic Park Unicoi State Park and Lodge Black Rock Mountain State Park Sweetwater Creek State Park George L. Smith State Park Georgia Catfish Restaurants Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - good trout Stephen C. Foster State Park The World of Coca-Cola - Atlanta, GA Internet Resources The Ultimate Guide to Getting Comp’d in Vegas Community The Amateur Traveler is independent again (and looking for sponsors) Where to get timely news for the Amateur Traveler: Chris on twitter Amateur Traveler discussion boards Larry asks, where do you get guests? Vote for the Amateur Traveler at PodcastAwards.com

The Amateur Traveler talks to Mary White from BNBFInder.com about the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina. Learn about the history there (Kitty Hawk and the lost colony of Roanoke), the BBQ, and the beaches, News Travel News Festival - September 10, 2008 Gas Prices Cause Airline to Remove Life Vests Delta, JetBlue and NYC airports highlight list of chronically delayed flights A Villa for One Euro? Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) BnBFinder.com - Bed and Breakfast directoryOuter Banks Outer Banks of North Carolina Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Outer Banks map Lost Colony of Roanoke The Lost Colony theatre experience at Roanoke Island Nag s Head History and Lore North Carolina-Style BBQ Duck Deli BBQ Lone Cedar Cafe (great seafood) The White Doe Inn The Island House of Wanchese Cypress Moon in Kitty Hawk B&B The Sanderling Resort & Spa Internet Resources Travel Map for your Blog form Blogabond.com Community feedback on Siberia episode from Ed and Kalene

Visit the Panama Canal with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows entering into the Panama canal through the Gatun locks on the MS Volendam from Holland America. Show Notes Panama Canal Honeymoon Cruise Last Minute Cruises Save up to 75% on Holland America Cruises - Book Now! Free room upgrades in top destinations! click here to download (mp4) click here to download (Apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to Lori about traveling to the Bahamas. With 700 islands to chose from there are experiences that range from the big end resorts like Atlantis to private islands to villas (not just for the rich). News Travel News Roundup - September 4, 2008 Eiffel Tower’s lights are to go out They’re changing hats at Buckingham Palace to save the black bear Woman told to repay airline for diversion (Fake Bomb Scare Brings Real $23,000 Fine) Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) the Islands of the Bahamas Official Tourism website of the Bahamas Marketing in Motion - Lori s business Bahamas Maps Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas Half Moon Cay, Bahamas - Amateur Traveler Video Episode 36 The Big Red Boat History of the Bahamas Rum-running Androsia Batik Factory Jankanoo, festival in the Bahama Goombay Smash drink Vincent Vanderpool Wallace , Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation VHR Worldwide Villa Rentals Save up to 50% at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort Spa The New Mediterranean Village Awaits! 60% Savings in the Bahamas! 3,4 and 5 day Carnival Cruises from $249 Internet Resources Money Saving Tips the Travel Industry Doesn t Want You to Know from Debbie at Delicious Baby. Community Arlene travels on her own in Brazil DH informs us of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale used to measure hurricanes

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sheila from Travels with Sheila about an exploratory trek she did with the venerable trekking company Mountain Travel Sobek in Siberia (Altai Republic) that did not go as well as anyone had planned. This show is about Mis-Adventure Travel. News Travel News - August 27, 2008 Author of 100 Things to Do Before You Die, Doesn’t Get Your Photo on the Cover of a Lonely Planet Guide Chinese Airline Official Sentenced to Death United Airlines to charge up to $9 for snacks Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Travels with Sheila Mountain Travel Sobek Sheila s Russia trip Siberia Altai Reblublic (region of Russia) Travelocity SAVES You 20% or MORE on Air Fares Internet Resources LostHotels.com - Unique small, independently run hotels Community Aaron is catching up with old episodes Thanks to Aaron and the rest of you we had 100,000 downloads last month

The Amateur Traveler talks to Honor the UK Tokyoite about her adopted home in Tokyo, Japan. Learn about affordable food and housing, how to manage the subway system, shopping, fireworks, festivals and side trips to Mount Fuji and Yokohama. News Travel News Roundup - August 17, 2008 Brown Sues To Topple Online Pyramid Scheme After Beheading, Greyhound Kills Ad Campaign An American tourist is murdered, and conspiracy theories abound Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) TokyoTopia - Tokyo Made Simple Tokyo, Japan Tokyo City Guide Bombing of Tokyo in WWII Shogun Akihabara area of Tokyo Shibuya Ward, Tokyo Ryokan - Japanese Inn Find and book Tokyo tours and activities on Viator.com. Book ahead to save time and money! zuji.com.hk Tokyo Deals

Visit Curaçao with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows a sailing and snorkeling trip on the HMS Bounty. This was my favorite video that I shot with my under water video camera which is a Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 6MP Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Blue). It was part of a longer cruise I talked about on the Amateur Traveler Episode 113 - Theme Cruise to Panama (Shakespeare at Sea / MacMania). Show Notes Bounty Sailing Adventures Curaçao Last Minute Cruises Save up to 75% on Holland America Cruises - Book Now! click here to download (m4v) click here to download (Apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to Megan Fitzgerald about her honeymoon to India and in particular her visit to the region of Kerala. Here about the beaches and the back waters, food, and hindu dance rituals. News Travel News Carnival - August 7, 2008 Bag labelled bomb got past security checks JetBlue CEO to take pay cut in show of solidarity with workers Unesco Adds to Its World Heritage List Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Megan s husband s photographs of India Kerala Tourism Career By Choice - Megan s company Carrer By Choice Blog Kerala, India Sadhya - Keralan food Kashi Art Cafe Taj Malabar - hotel and restaurant in Cochin Ayurvedic Medicine Visit India at lowest price !! Travelocity.co.in Build your own packages Travelocity.co.in 450 Flights, fly anywhere anytime Internet Resources OnThisVerySpot.com - A website that tells you where historic events occured Community Zoe and Amanda comment on the Dominicia episode: travel agent and dive company recommendations, historic facts, which waterfalls to see, etc.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Eddie about the island of Dominica. Dominica was discovered by Columbus and he might still recognize this lush tropical mountainous island with some of the best scuba diving in the world. News Travel Carnival - July 28th, 2008 Tourists’ flight to wrong country Qantas jet lands with gaping hole in fuselage Iraq opens airport aimed at tourism Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Dominica Visit Dominica Discover Dominica Boiling Lake video at Living Dominica Fort Young Hotel Caribbean Fall Sale Getaways From $399! at CheapCaribbean.com Internet Resources VocationVacations.com on your vacation try out a new job Community No show on August 16th, Chris will be at the New Media Expo Erick looks forward to his Monday commute Jason asks: How expensive is Europe? Podcasts wanted: Scotland, Phillipines, Bahamas

The Amateur Traveler talks to Nick about his adopted country of Ireland: hear about Dublin, Galway and Cork. Learn where you can find Irish history, hear about how Ireland is rapidly changing, and learn where you can find a good pint and some Irish music. News Travel News Carnival - July 18, 2008 Ads to be printed on airline boarding passes Fuel crisis boosts Eurostar sales Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Ireland Vacation in Ireland - Official Website of Tourism Ireland Viking Age settlements (including Dublin) Easter Rising Kinlay House Dublin (hostel chain in Ireland) O Donoghues Bar (traditional Irish Music) Chester Beatty Library Internet Resources Free Downloadable Travel Guides from the BootsnAll Travel Network Community comments from Atlanta on Singapore comments from England on Singapore comments from Singapore on Singapore

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jeremy about the island nation of Singapore. Here about colonial hotels, world war II history, pungent fruit, unique museums, why you should always carry an umbrella and the Singapore sling. News Travel News Carnival - July 13, 2008 Cruise ship with 51 people on board grounds in Alaska First-class flier uses emergency exit to avoid coach-class riff-raff American Airlines Cancels Flight Due to Hostile Passengers Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Singapore Uniquely Singapore Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple Thian Hock Keng Temple Budha Tooth Relic Temple Images of Singapore Sir Stamford Raffles Raffles Hotel in SIngapore Singapore Sling Paris Silk electronics National Museum of Singapore Bicycle Blitzkreig - The Japanese Conquest of Malaya and Singapore 1941-1942 Asian Civilisations Museum zuji.com.hk Singapore Deals Singapore City Sightseeing Tour, Sentosa Tours, Night Safari adventure and more products available at Isango.com. Book online save! zuji.com.sg Singapore Airlines Community Alex s favorite episodes Episode 93 - Life as an Exchange Student in Northern Italy Episode 118 - London, England Episode 123 - Pauline Frommer on Budget Travel Episode 138 - England and Greece Revisited Darrell asks about luggage

Visit Aruba with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows a sea kaiaking and snorkeling trip in Aruba. This was the first real video I shot with my under water video camera which is a Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 6MP Waterproof MPEG4 Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Blue). It was part of a longer cruise I talked about on the Amateur Traveler Episode 113 - Theme Cruise to Panama (Shakespeare at Sea / MacMania). Show Notes Aruba The Official Tourism Website of Aruba Last Minute Cruises Save up to 75% on Holland America Cruises - Book Now! click here to download (m4v) click here to download (Apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Gonzales about his recent trip to Colombia. Is it safe? Learn about the bussling Bogota, colonial Cartegena and the white sandy beaches of San Andreas. News Hostage rescue a blow to Colombian terror group Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) map of Columbia Colombia Bogota San Andreas Archipelago Cartagena Casa La Fe - Bed and Breakfast in Cartagena Simon Bolivar Cathedral of Salt Hotel Marazul on San Andreas island Internet Resources http://setguru.com - airplane seat configurations Community Lyn suggests a farm stay in Lancaster county Lancaster Farm Bed and a correction

The Amateur Traveler talks to Debbie from http://DeliciousBaby.com about traveling (internationally) with small kids: why not just stay home, how to cope with the airport and long flights, and destinations that are great for kids. News Japanese Voted The Best Tourists Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Delicious Baby - Debbie s website about travel and life with kids 10 Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane Breeze Through Airport Security With Kids Debbie s favorite kid friendly destinations: Paris - kid food and playgrounds everywhere Itlay - very kid friendly culture Barcelona - beach, kid friendly Check out the Amateur Traveler episodes on Paris, Rome, Barcelona Internet Resources Parent Hacks - On a Road Trip with Little Ones Away.com - Family Road Tripping Community Scott hates the live show, needs a cell phone for Spain

Visit Half Moon Cay (Holland America s Private island) in the Bahamas the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the beach, activities like horse back riding and the stingray pool. This cruise was on Holland America s MS Vollendam. Show Notes click here to download (m4v) click here to download (Apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to Marilyn about her recent trip to Madagascar as well as the experience of growing up in this remote and exotic destination. Learn about beaches, lemurs, vanilla, and beaches. News Europe - Packaged Tour Groups Pros/Cons Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Madagascar Antananarivo Tôlanaro Ile Sainte Marie tourism Île Sainte-Marie Berenty Reserve (where the lemurs are) Toliara Malagasy Language Madagascar Health Concerns TravelBeyond.com - experts in travel to Madagascar and elsewhere (ask for Suzanne) WildMadagascar.org Music of Madagascar Internet Resources LateRooms.com - get a last minute hotel room Travel Tip - to save money try and bundle your airfare and hotel when you are going to one destination Community Keith sends in a correction about Tunisian Visas Lots of positive feedback on Iran show

The Amateur Traveler talks to Anthony Sandberg from the OCSC about the sport of sailing, sailing vacations and sailing in the Aegean. Learn about private beachs, pictureque fishing villages and how you can get involved in the sport of sailing. News Dear American Airlines Patch 1 - Montezuma’s Revenge 0 Airline that Will Charge by the Pound? Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Olympic Circle Sailing Club (OCSC) Hydra island off Athens, no motors allowed Folegandros - an alternative to Santorini (Thira) Folegandros Cyclades map Milos - best beaches in Greece OCSC Flotillas OCSC Nepal Adventure OCSC Shackleton Adventure OCSC Giving Back Internet Resources Airline baggage fees chart from AirfareWatchdog.com Community Nick writes form Ireland Do you know North Carolina? Prashant on London London Walks

The Amateur Traveler talks to Juliana who grew up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania about the Amish, the food and other attractions that draw tourists to this picturesque rural countryside. News American Airlines Charges To Check Luggage TripAdvisor Blackmail Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Amish Anabaptist Mennonite Dutch Wonderland Rockvale Square Outlets Pennsylvania Dutch Kitchen Kettle Village Good N Plenty Restaurant Willow Valley Resort Red Caboose Motel Strasburg Railroad the Maize Maze - a maze made in a corn field Hershey s Chocolate World Hershey Park Shady Maple Smorgasbord Internet Resources Lonely Planet will now sell you just a chapter from one of their guidebooks Spend US$40 at the Lonely Planet Shop and receive free delivery and a free gift Community Richard rights about cruise, underwater video and the Amateur Traveler video show Ghasem writes to say Iran is proounced I as Indiana + RAN as run. Do not forget to visit Persepolice.

The Amateur Traveler talks to himself about a recent visit to (England and) Greece. Hear about the Beatles Magic Mystery Tour in Liverpool, Some updates on London and then about Athens, Santorini and Crete in Greece. Where is the history, the shopping and how can you survive the driving. News Board post about ytb YTB and Multi-Level Marketing Travel Agencies The Home Travel Agent Podcast Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Episode 71 - Liverpool, England Don MacAllister s ScreenCastsOnline Episode 118 - London, England John Lenon s first band played Skiffle Music I met Crag and Linda of the The Indie Travel Podcast Omonia Square in Athens, don t stay here We loved our stay at Mathios Village in Akrotiri on Santorini and the hospitality of our host Costas Costas travel agency - Akrotiri Travel-Agency Hellen Swanston s Swan s Nest Bed and Breakfast on Crete 56 London Attractions - 1 Ticket: The London Pass Book London theatre tickets - exclusive half-price and discount tickets from Official Agents Book London Theatre Tickets now! Sightseeing Tours with British Airways Holidays Click Here For Greece Discount Hotels Greek Rail Pass Browse Hotel Deals for Athens, Greece Acropolis views. Unforgettable nights. The lowest hotel rates in Athens. Internet Resources 10 Tips to Combat Jet Lag Community Support the show by using these Affiliates links What do you think of the idea of a class on how to be an independent traveler?

The Amateur Traveler talkes to Heather from heather on her Travels about her recent trip to Valencia Spain. Hear about the modern city of arts and sciences, the old quarter and the fun of setting things on fire during the Fallas festival, News Come to Kenya, US ambassador tells US travelers 10 Most Comfortable Airline Economy Seats Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Heather On Her Travels Heather s pictures of Valencia Valencia, Spain Valencia, Spain on Wiki Travel Santiago Calatrava Hospitality Club Couchsurfing Gardian series on travelling round South America using social networking sites Notes from Spain podcast on the Fallas festival Backpacker s Hostel - Bario Carmen Rooms Deluxe in Valencia Internet Resources Tourist Remover The Geeky Traveler on Tourist Remover Community Chris will be traveling and that means reruns Comments on Iran by Bike Family on Bikes feedback from an iranian student

Visit Como in Italy with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the memorial to the victims of fascism, the funicular and the cathedral. Show Notes Como, Italy Eurail France - Italy Pass click here to download (m4v) click here to download (apple TV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to twenty something vagabond Matt Kepnes about his trip to the less visited Western part of Australia. Hear about swimming with porpoises in out of the way 50 person towns, Perth, back packer buses, Uluru and Karijini National Park. News You Are Complaining About What?? Airlines Fly Slower, Save Gas Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Nomadic Matt - Matt s travel blog Matt s pictures Perth, Australia Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia Map Backpacker Bus - Perth to Broome History of Australia Karijini National Park Monkey Mia Thorny Devil Aussie Burger Internet Resources TVTrip.com - Video Hotel Reviews Community The Sydney Visitor Podcast Gary likes the show and wonders where I find the time The Croatia show did not work for Ardis

The Amateur Traveler talks to Barbara Egbert, her husband Gary and daughter Mary. Barbara is the author of Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail . The book is about their adventure with then 10-year-old Mary who became the youngest through hiker on the 2500 mile long Pacific Crest Trail. News Eat for Free at Walt Disney World Airline: “Sorry, Your Kid is not Dead” Royal Caribbean Plans a Floating Park Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Pacific Crest Trail Association Pacific Crest Trail Tahoe Rim Trail Captain Bligh Pocket Rocket Camp Stove Community Chris interviewed by Cali Lewis for On Location

The Amateur Traveler talks to Friedel from TravellingTwo.com about a bike trip around the world. This episode focuses on the most hospitable country that have come to so far: Iran. Learn about ancient ruins, Terran picnics, where to find kabobs and how to find something else when you get tired of them. News 2007 - No Deaths on Scheduled U.S. Commercial Flights Think Israel, Think Bikinis? “The 10 best podcasts on the Internet” includes the Amateur Traveler Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) TravellingTwo.com - Friedel and Andrew s travel journal map of their trip Iran Shiraz, Iran Yazd, Iran Zoroastrian Internet Resources Make and receive calls to ordinary phones with your computer. www.skype.com

Visit Lake Como in Italy with the Amateur Traveler: This video shows the lovely towns of Verenna, Bellaggio and the ferry ride between them. Show Notes Lake Como, Italy Hotel Villa Cipressi click here to download (m4v) click here to download (AppleTV)

The Amateur Traveler talks to Amanda Castleman about a trip to the less explored parts of Croatia: Trogir, Plitvice Lakes, Mount Medvednica, Marija Bistrica, Krapina. News Airlines Ground Flights - 100,000+ Travelers Effected Another Airline Down - Skybus Closes Show Notes click here to download (mp3) click here to download (iTunes enhanced) Croatia Croatia map Croatia National Tourism Board Edward Readicker-Henderson Mount Medvednica Whiter Shade of Pale by Amanda Castleman Castle Hotel Bezanec Plitvice Lakes National Park Frommer s Dream Vacations Hotel Arcotel Allegra Esplanade Hotel Zagreb Current State Department Travel Warnings Krapina - Neaderthal Site Marija Bistrica, Croatia

Elizabeth who is a Walt DisneyWorld VIP tour guide and was our guest for Episode 131 - Walt Disney World joins us for the 2nd live episode where we take questions, reminisce and generally talk about both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. Show Notes click here to download (mp3) Yesterland.com - Disney Nastalgia Disneyland Disneyworld