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Chris Christensen

This site is owned by Chris Christensen who has lived in California for over 50 years.

Checkout Chris's other efforts:

  • Amateur Traveler blog
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  • Hotel Scoop (hotel reviews)
  • Passport Travel Marketing and PR podcast
  • The Bible Study Podcast

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