Chris Christensen
Verified- Writer and Blogger, Freelance
- Writer, Amateur Traveler Travel Blog
- Host, Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast (Podcast)
- Editor, Hotel Scoop
- None, Amateur Traveler Travel Blog, Freelance, Hotel Scoop, Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast (Podcast)
Awards
Lowell Thomas Award (Society of American Travel Writers)
2014 - Audio
This is the 30th annual competition sponsored by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. Winners of the awards, the most prestigious in the field of travel journalism, were announced Sept. 16 at the SATW convention, held in Iceland. The competition drew 1,177 entries and was judged by members of the faculty at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
SMITTY (Social Media in Travel and Tourism) from Travel+Leisure
2014 - Best Independent Travel Journalist
The SMITTY Awards recognize the best work done in Social Media in Travel and Tourism.
Podcast Hall of Fame
2025
"Chris Christensen hosts The Amateur Traveler Podcast, one of the longest-running travel podcasts. Chris has inspired countless travelers and creators by showcasing engaging travel stories, practical tips, and his passion for exploring the world."