Archive for June, 2009
Foxwoods, Connecticut, and Train Travel – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On June 27, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. His guests in the first hour include: Famed travel writer Paul Theroux, author of Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar, talks to Peter about the state of travel, his [...]
Train Travel Tips: Train Travel Deals Amtrak Rail Pass - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBudget Travel, Local Travel and Once in a Lifetime Trips – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On June 27, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. His guests in the second hour include: Lori Potter, a Member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, will discuss her heritage and the community’s connection with the casino. Chris Santella, author of Once in a Lifetime Trips, [...]
Budget Travel, Local Travel and Once in a Lifetime Trips - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadChina Travel Tips, China Travel Advice and Connecticut – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On June 27, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. His guests in the third hour include: J. Maarten Troost, author of Lost on Planet China, and why we need to take another look at China. Bill Faude, author, former curator of the Mark Twain House, has [...]
China Travel Tips, China Travel Advice and Connecticut - Hour 3 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWeekly International Travel News Roundup
Too busy to check out PeterGreenberg.com last week? Don’t worry, we’ve got a recap of all the top travel news stories of the last week right here. And from Southern comfort food to the collapse of the Clear program, it was an interesting week in travel.
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Foxwoods, New London, Mystic & Mashantucket, Connecticut
This week, Peter is broadcasting from the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. But since Mashantucket is rather tiny, we went a bit broader and asked some locals about the things throughout southeastern Connecticut that make their area unique. So check out what our local guides recommend for nearby towns like New London, Mystic [...]
Britain Launches First High-Speed Train Service
Trainspotters and Olympics fans all over the UK are celebrating the imminent launch of the UK’s first high-speed train service, which will ferry passengers between London and southeast England at twice the speed of regular trains. The train, dubbed the Javelin, is part of an effort to improve transport in advance of the 2012 Olympic [...]
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Gadgets
Summer’s almost here, and that means camping, hiking and biking. And the good news is that there are now plenty of eco-friendly—and sometimes wacky—travel gear to make sure you leave no trace behind.
Southern Comfort: Finding Good Food and Down-Home Hospitality on the Road
In times like these, we can all use a little extra comfort. And summer’s a fine time to experience a taste of Southern comfort. Indeed, good food and down-home hospitality are deeply rooted in Southern culture—it’s practically an art form. To check out how they do it in the New South, writer Donna M. Owens [...]
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