Archive for June, 2009
New Work Visa Policies Between US and Australia: Jobs for Backpackers and Budget Travelers
Historically, when young people from other countries tried to work in the U.S., the government didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet. In fact, Uncle Sam made getting a visa in the States so restrictive that other nations enacted this quid pro quo policy: If we can’t get a job in your country, don’t bother [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
If you missed this week’s travel news, don’t worry, we’ve got the scoop right here. Or, you stay on top of it all and sign up for our daily or weekly email blast right here on www.PeterGreenberg.com. (see the orange box at the top of the page?) Despite setbacks, investigators continue to piece together the [...]
Online Radio Show Archives – 2009
On July 4, Peter was broadcasting from the Viking Surkov ship in St. Petersburg, Russia. Click here to view a list of guests. Listen to the show online: Hour 1 Hour 2 Hour 3 For more destination information, check out Ask the Locals: St. Petersburg, Russia. On July 11, Peter was at the Blue Room [...]
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Bangkok, Thailand
If you really want to get to know a destination, one great way is to ask the locals for their top travel picks. For Peter’s latest radio broadcast from Bangkok, Thailand, we’ve rounded up a selection of local favorites that visitors can enjoy. So find out what the locals recommend in the Thai capital.
A Walk Through A Khmer Rouge Holocaust Museum in Phnom Penh Cambodia
As Washington D.C. and the rest of the country was trying to make sense of the horrible shooting at the National Holocaust Museum, I was thousands of miles away, walking through an abandoned French school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It now houses the “Toul Sleng Genocide Museum.” From 1975 to 1979, it was the center [...]
Up to 2,000 Canadian Geese to be Euthanized as Part of Bird Strike Removal Plan for NYC Airports
In the wake of the Hudson River landing of US Airways Flight 1549, up to 2,000 Canada geese will be killed in the New York City area to help prevent future bird strikes. The geese will be removed–and then euthanized–from 40 city-owned properties from within 5 miles of John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports, under [...]
Alternatives to Overcrowded Destinations
If you’re like me, overcrowded places aren’t your thing. Think about what you want to see and then find a lesser known, and therefore less crowded, alternative.
Putting the Concierge to the Test: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii
Veteran traveler and admitted service snob Margot Black recently jetted off to the Four Seasons Maui with her husband and toddler in tow. Can this demanding mom get the service she thinks she deserves as she puts the hotel concierge to the test? I like to know that my needs are not just accommodated, but [...]
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