Archive for November, 2008
What’s New in Digital Cameras
There have been some big advances in digital cameras over the past year, so if you’re planning to splurge on a fancy new device to record your travel memories, here’s what you need to know… New models have been introduced with features that go a long way toward improving the quality of the images, and [...]
Tourist Centers Targeted in Mumbai Terror Attacks
Terrorists attacked two prominent hotels and other tourist and business areas in Mumbai Wednesday, killing at least 125, including six foreigners, in what is being called one of the most brazen acts of terrorism in India’s recent history. The coordinated machine-gun and grenade attacks, which began late Wednesday night and continued through Thursday night, was [...]
Grateful Traveler: March On
How’d you like to walk through the still waters where King David is said to have written the 23rd Psalm? Or watch the sun break over the martyrs’ landmark of Masada and think about what it means when a nation says, “never again?” Or how’d you like to float in the Dead Sea, walk through [...]
This Week: November 29, 2008
Peter is broadcasting this Saturday 10am-1pm EST (7-10am PST) from Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles. Guests include: Mike Boyd, CEO of the Aviation Planning Group, who will talk with Peter about his wish list for President-elect Obama; Christopher Conkey of The Wall Street Journal, who will compare the current rescue package with a familiar formula [...]
United Pilot Says Goodbye to the 747
On Thursday I had the sad duty of being first officer on a one-way flight from San Francisco International Airport to Victorville Airport in the Mojave Desert. The purpose of this flight was to retire a low-time perfectly good 747-400. I was called out for my last day of reserve for this dubious ferry flight. [...]
Radio Archives – December 2008
December 6, 2008 Berkeley, CA December 13, 2008 Atlanta, GA December 20, 2008 Jackson Hole, WY
Avoid Getting Involuntarily Bumped
Now that so many domestic airlines are cutting capacity, your risk of getting bumped off your flight just increased dramatically. So here’s what you need to know.
Thanksgiving Travel: Links and Numbers You Need to Know
With the Thanksgiving travel rush set to begin imminently, the experts here at PeterGreenberg.com have pooled our collective brainpower to come up with a list of resources to make your trip easier, safer and more comfortable. If the first leg of your trip involves climbing into a cramped, narrow metal tube and being transported at [...]
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