Archive for August, 2009
Cheap and Free Travel Activities
Now, more than ever, travelers are budget conscious when it comes to our travels, but that doesn’t mean you should short-change yourself on experiences. The trick is finding experiences that are affordable, or in many cases, even free.
Huge Los Angeles Wildfire Threatens Observatory, Ruins Air Quality
A massive wildfire raging near Los Angeles has turned parts of the city into a smoke-filled twilight zone and is threatening to damage sensitive radio, television and astronomical equipment that lies in its path. The blaze, dubbed the Station Fire, is burning up large tracts of the Angeles National Forest which is located in the [...]
Buzz Aldrin, Obama’s Vacation and San Antonio, Texas – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On August 29, 2009, Peter’s show was from the Pesca Restaurant at the Watermark Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. In the first hour, his guests included: One of the few guests who’s been somewhere Peter hasn’t, astronaut Buzz Aldrin will discuss his new book, Magnificent Desolation; The Long Journey Home from the Moon. Steven Schauer [...]
Buzz Aldrin, Obama's Vacation and San Antonio, Texas - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTarmac Delays, San Antonio Food, Traveler’s Whines, San Antonio Arts – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On August 29, 2009, Peter’s show was from the Pesca Restaurant at the Watermark Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. In the second hour, his guests included: Scott McCartney of the Wall Street Journal will talk about who’s really to blame for tarmac delays. Shelley Grieshaber, Director of Education at the Culinary Institute of America, San [...]
Tarmac Delays, San Antonio Food, Traveler's Whines, San Antonio Arts - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSan Antonio Secrets, Local San Antonio, and American Chinatowns – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On August 29, 2009, Peter’s show was from the Pesca Restaurant at the Watermark Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. In the third hour, his guests included: The online editor for Budget Travel, Sean O’Neill, will discuss the new federal law regulating maximum baggage size. The former travel editor of the San Antonio News-Express, Tracy Barnett, [...]
San Antonio Secrets, Local San Antonio, and American Chinatowns - Hour 3 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadGreat Gadgets and Gizmos for Tech-Savvy Students
It’s that time of year again when college students pile into cars loaded with suitcases, backpacks and, of course, the requisite mini-fridge and gooseneck desk lamp. Gadget guy Phil Baker rounds up 14 useful tech products that provide the good value and design needed to spruce up every dorm room. So check out these [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
We know … you’ve been busy and haven’t had a chance to catch up on what’s been happening on PeterGreenberg.com this past week. That’s why we created this convenient round up of all our latest news and feature stories. Check out what’s been happening the world of travel this week …
Ask the Locals City Guide: San Antonio, Texas
Tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, which airs every weekend from a different location around the world! This weekend, Peter was in San Antonio, Texas, broadcasting from Pesca on the River inside the Watermark Hotel and Spa. Now, we certainly don’t want to forget the Alamo, but this Texan city has plenty of culture along [...]
