MT#10 - Christmas Markets in Europe

MT#10 - Christmas Markets in Europe

Author: Chris Christensen February 4, 2026 Duration: 1:06:30
Hear about travel to Christmas Markets in Europe as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes of JustinAndCrystal.com about his visit to markets in 32 different cities across 12 countries. Justin's Core Itinerary Philosophy Visit 3–5 destinations total, ideally within 4 hours of each other by train. Base yourself in larger cities and use day trips to nearby towns when possible. Travel by train with light luggage (backpack style) and stay near train stations or old towns. Aim for early–mid December, before the final pre-Christmas weekend crowds and before many markets close around Dec 23–24  ... https://amateurtraveler.com/christmas-markets-in-europe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For nearly two decades, the Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast has been a weekly audio postcard from somewhere fascinating across the globe. Host Chris Christensen steers clear of generic tourist traps, instead focusing on journeys that connect you to the heart of a place-its people, stories, and layered history. Each episode is a deep, practical, and personal conversation about a specific destination, whether a remote province or a bustling capital, always with an eye toward culturally rich experiences. You’ll hear detailed itineraries, local insights, and honest advice that turns a simple trip into a meaningful exploration. The podcast’s enduring quality, sustained since 2005, earned Chris Christensen recognition from Travel+Leisure as the best independent travel journalist and a place in the Podcast Hall of Fame. Tune in to get genuinely inspired for your next adventure and understand the world a little better, one destination at a time.
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