Hear about travel to Romania and Northern Hungary as the Amateur Traveler talks to Lisa VanderVeen about her recent Intrepid trip to the area. Why should you go to Romania? Lisa says, "Romania is much more than Dracula and Vlad Tepes, though I will confess that was my initial draw to the country. It's got a great diversity of landscape and a multi layered history going way, way back. And then also as recently as the, communist times. Lots of really interesting museums to visit." "In terms of the topography and the geography, it's just amazing. It's got beautiful towns the Maramures region has a history of weavings and just the colors, red, orange, pink, and blue with the haystacks dotting the rolling hills and the mountains in the backdrop are really stunning." "The Carpathian Mountains are moody and they're filled with lore and at the same time they feel a little bit like Switzerland. There's great beauty, great history, and wonderful food and wine in Romania." Here's the itinerary of the trip to Romania and Northern Hungary as described by Lisa: Budapest, Hungary: Start the trip in Budapest, Lisa's favorite European city, known for its architecture, the Danube River, the Fisherman's Bastion, and thermal baths. Eger, Hungary: Travel by train to Eger, a small town with Baroque architecture, a notable history of resisting the Ottomans, and a rich wine tradition. Explore the Castle of Eger and the Valley of Beautiful Women, known for its wine cellars. Visit the Basilica of St. John the Apostle and the Camera Obscura. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-romania/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Northeast Florida as the Amateur Traveler talks to Angie Orth from Angie Away about her hometown and the area around it. Why should someone go to Northeast Florida? Angie says, "So many reasons. People come to Florida for a lot of different reasons. Mostly theme parks, maybe swamps, alligators, Miami. Those are the things when I meet people around the world that they think Florida is about. Everybody thinks I either live in Miami, in some kind of penthouse, or like at Disney World, in a castle of some sort." "There's so much to do here, but I would say the majority of it is It's outdoors, it's nature, it's history. We have a ton of interesting history that even natives don't necessarily know about. It's hidden away in the neighborhoods and buried and there's ruins and also layers of history, layers and hundreds of years and wars. To make this area what it is and it's really interesting once you start going to the national park areas and the forts and the ruins." Angie recommends several must-see locations and activities in Northeastern Florida: Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island (Nassau County): Visit Fort Clinch State Park for hiking, biking, and exploring historic forts. Enjoy the beaches, which are often quiet and uncrowded. Enjoy one of Amelia Island's charming bed-and-breakfasts. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-northeastern-florida/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna as the Amateur Traveler talks to Keith Jenkins from VelvetEscape.com who keeps returning to this unvisited gem. Why should you go to Emilia-Romagna? Keith says, "I think most people will know about the Products that come from there, the food, even the cars, maybe some of the cities, but they would just not associate that with the name Emilia Romagna. And we all know Parma, Bologna but there's so much more to explore. And a large part of the region is actually pretty, off the beaten track, because you have all these little, small, medieval towns. On the plains, also at the hill towns, which are absolutely beautiful. And there's so much to explore. They've got huge forests and lakes and national parks." Based on Keith Jenkins' detailed description, here's a recommended itinerary for a trip to Emilia-Romagna: Day 1: Arrival in Parma Morning: Arrive in Parma. Check into your hotel. Afternoon: Explore Parma’s city center. Visit the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Evening: Dine at a local restaurant to enjoy Parma’s famous prosciutto. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-emilia-romagna/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Carol from Ambrosia Travel about the city that was for centuries the largest city in Greece and is still Greece's second-largest city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Asturias, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Leanne and Lyle from BeachTravelWine.com about this less-visited region of Northern Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel driving the Carretera Austral in Chile as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel journalist and guidebook author Steph Dyson about a country she literally wrote the book on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Volos, Greece, and the Pelion Peninsula as the Amateur Traveler talks to Heather Cowper from HeatherOnHerTravels.com about her recent visit to this picturesque part of Greece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Cape Verde as the Amateur Traveler talks to Paulina from paulinaontheroad.com about this island nation off the coast of Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Eastern Slovenia as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Mark Baker from MarkBakerPrague.com about a recent press trip that he took to less visited parts of Solvenia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Astypalaia and Amorgos as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael & Cassandre from @JourneyOfMC about these two less touristed Greek Islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about an Austria road trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael January about driving Empress Sisi's Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to London, England, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Julie from ALadyInLondon.com about her adopted hometown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to South Tyrol, Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Lynne Nieman about this beautiful region in northern Italy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about cruising the waters of Alaska and British Columbia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Susan Portnoy about her recent experience on a Hurtigruten expedition ship. Why should you do this cruise? Susan says, "I think it's not going to be for everybody. It is a long journey. It's 18 days. That is music to my heart, but may not be for everyone. But it's also more intrepid. It's not the kind of trip where you've got a lot of boardwalks and stores and places to hang out, which you might do and have in Juneau or Haines. We went to uninhabited islands. One was, for example, St. Matthews, which belongs to Alaska. Very few people know that. And more people have climbed Everest than been on St. Matthews." Adventure Cruise from Nome, Alaska to Vancouver: A Day-by-Day Journey Susan Portnoy recently embarked on an unforgettable Hurtigruten expedition cruise from the remote town of Nome, Alaska, to Vancouver, Canada. This 18-day journey was perfect for those seeking adventure, wildlife, and a deeper connection with nature and culture. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of this remarkable voyage: DAY 1: The Expedition Began The adventure started in Nome, Alaska. After flying into Anchorage and boarding a charter flight to Nome, everyone embarked on the MS Roald Amundsen. This expedition class ship can hold up to 500 passengers. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/alaska-cruise/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about hiking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites in northern Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Morgan Fielder from CraveThePlanet.com about a multi-day hike she has taken more than once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about driving the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi as the Amateur Traveler talks to journalist and southerner Kristin Luna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Kurdistan in northern Iraq as the Amateur Traveler talks to Mansoureh Farahani from travelwithmansoureh.com about her travels in this off-the-beaten-path destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara Valley) of California and San Jose as the Amateur Traveler talks about his hometown of 38 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Jaén province of Andalucia Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Molly Sears-Piccavey who lives in Andalucia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Havana Cuba as the Amateur Traveler talks to Talek Nates, a Cuban-American, about the capital of the country of her ancestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about things to do when you travel to the Brittany region of France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Montgomery from GrowingGlobalCitizens.com about this less-touristed corner of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about things to do when you travel to Queretaro, Mexico as the Amateur Traveler talks to Ray Blakney about his adopted Mexican home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to northern Vietnam as the Amateur Traveler talks to Paul B. Kennedy from VietnamTravelWithUs.com about the country he has adopted as home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Death Valley National Park in California as the Amateur Traveler talks to former park ranger Jeff Ohlfs about the largest of the national parks in the continental United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Newport, Rhode Island as the Amateur Traveler talks to Phil Roberson about this city that was one of the 5 largest in the American colonies.  Why should you visit Newport? Phile says, "There's a lot of reasons to want to come here, but if you love the ocean, if you love the Gilded Age kind of life if you love history, especially, there's just a lot to see in Newport." Based on Phil's detailed description of Newport, Rhode Island, here's a recommendation for a week-long trip to Newport, including various activities, historical sites, dining options, and outdoor adventures. Day 1: Arrival and Orientation Morning: Arrive in Newport, and settle into your accommodation. Afternoon: Take the Daily Newport Trolley Tour for an overview of the city and its major attractions. Evening: Dine at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen and Bar Restaurant on the wharf.   ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-newport-rhode-island/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the South of Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to hotelier Friðrik Pálsson about his native land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sample episode of my friend Gary Arndt's Everything-Everywhere podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about a Tennessee Road Trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Stephanie Craig from HistoryFanGirl.com about a recent family trip across the Volunteer State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Alaska in winter as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sherry Ott from OttsWorld.com about the state that has captured her heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kenan from Highlander Adventures about his country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Yosemite National Park and the region as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer and California native Jill Robinson about her experiences in the park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Cyprus as the Amateur Traveler talks to Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll of UncorneredMarket.com about their active Cyprus itinerary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about things to do in Wellington, New Zealand as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kate from KateAbroad.com about her former home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda as the Amateur Traveler talks to former park ranger Jeff Ohlfs about his recent trip.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about traveling to Guatemala as the Amateur Traveler talks to Susan Metenosky from brooklyntropicali.com about this Central American country that keeps drawing her back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Jaén province of Andalucia Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Molly Sears-Piccavey who lives in Andalucia. Molly says, “Jaén is a province in western Andalucia that is not really very known or associated with tourism. If we take southern Spain the western side of Andalucia which is Granada, Cordoba, Jaén, and Almería are not as touristic perhaps as the side of Andalucia which is where Malaga and Seville are. Cordoba and Granada are very well visited because of their Muslim architecture such as the mosque or their Alhambra Palace, but Jaén is inland and a little bit further away. And many people don’t manage to discover Jaén and I think Jaén has a lot to offer the visitor.” ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-jaen-andalucia-spain/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about a Texas Hill Country Road Trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael Desrosiers from the Attempt Adventure Podcast about his home state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Atlantic coast of Morocco from Casablanca, thru Essaouira, to Agadir as the Amateur Traveler talks to Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki from marocmama.com about this country she calls home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about a one-week itinerary for Tenerife as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes from justinandcrystal.com about the Spanish island he called home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the region of Abruzzo in Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jackie Parsons about an area where she leads hiking and culinary tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Quebec Maritime as the Amateur Traveler talks to Margarita Ibbott from DownShiftingPro.com about her recent trips to Quebec's maritime "thumb". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Estonia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Betty Reed from BettyReedWrites.com about her recent trip to this Baltic country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Amsterdam in the Netherlands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica from AWanderlustForLife.com about her adopted home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kat Roy and Phil Shantz from stayingafloatblog.com about their trip to this tropical island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about a vacation in Laos on the Mekong River and in Luang Prabang as the Amateur Traveler talks to Alexis Rubenstein aka @redstonealexis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Togo as the Amateur Traveler talks to Philipp Muders about this small West African country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Northern Morocco as the Amateur Traveler talks to 5 listeners of the show who joined this year's trip to explore the medinas and other features of the country. The Intrepid Travel North Morocco Adventure tour offers an immersive exploration of Northern Morocco, rich with cultural experiences, historical landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. Below is a detailed day-by-day itinerary that highlights the tour's key activities and destinations. Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca Activity: Arrival and meet up at the hotel Highlights: Arrive a day early to explore Casablanca independently Visit the old medina, Rick's Café, and the Hassan II Mosque (make reservations in advance for a tour) Meet the tour group in the hotel lobby at 6 PM for introductions and dinner ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-northern-morocco/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Zaragoza as the Amateur Traveler talks to Cat Driver about this historic but under-visited region of Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Mendocino coast in California as the Amateur Traveler talks to Brooke Herron who is a travel blogger and wine industry expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to Bulgaria as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tom and Patty Burkett about their road trip from Sofia to the Black Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices