To celebrate 20 years of the Travel in 10 Podcast , David Brodie and co host Tim Johnson look back at how travel podcasting began and where it is today. David is joined by Chris Christensen, creator of long running Amateur Traveler podcast and member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, for a candid conversation about starting shows in 2004 to 2005, the gear and grit it took early on, and how travel audio has inspired millions to explore the world.Highlights:The origin story of Amateur Traveler and Travel in 10Early podcasting hurdles, recording setups, and hand built RSS feedsWhy interview driven shows unlock destinations beyond your own travelsHow travel podcasts are used by schools, governments, and airlinesFavourite guest stories that challenge assumptions about places and peopleEvolving travel styles, trip pacing, and second visit strategies that reveal the local side of a cityBuilding community across travel podcasters and launching VoyascapeClosing music: Grace Forestier, “Leaving on a Jet Plane” (Instagram: @graceforestiermusic)Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

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