Archive for September, 2009
September 12, 2009: Irvington, Virginia
Peter is broadcasting his radio show this weekend from The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia. Featured guests include: Airline security analyst Jack Jacobs, answering the question “how safe are we now?” on the eight-year anniversary of 9/11; Travel writer and columnist Joe Brancatelli, giving us a run-down on great fall deals, dishing on checked bag [...]
The Travel Detective on Post-9/11 Safety and Security
On the eighth anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, Peter weighs in on the state of travel security today. In his most recent blog post for MSN’s Bing Travel, “It’s time to close the airport security loopholes,” Peter shares his thoughts on how the Transportation Security Administration advanced in passenger screening over the [...]
Free Online Travel Guide Options
Sure, it’s a good idea to bring along a guidebook when exploring a new place. But with the world at our fingertips via the Internet, there are also a lot of online options out there.
Backpack Reviews and the Best Backpacks for All Types of Travelers
After journeying around Eastern Europe for two months, Dara Bramson returned with one obsession: backpacks. Yes, she did just return from traveling. And no, she doesn’t know when she’ll be backpacking again. But as any budget traveler knows, using the wrong bag can result in a miserable experience, so she embarked on a [...]
Plane Hijacking in Mexico Ends Without Incident
A mentally unstable man who briefly hijacked an Aeromexico flight on Wednesday said he commandeered the plane after a divine revelation prompted him to warn Mexican President Felipe Calderon of an impending earthquake. Authorities are currently questioning Bolivian-born Jose Mar Flores about yesterday’s incident, in which 111 people were detained but eventually released unharmed. Flight [...]
Beating the Crowds at Famous Places
What do the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu have in common? They’re among the new seven wonders of the world and you know what that means—big crowds. So how can you get around it?
TSA Boosts Screenings for Powders; Liquid Ban Lingers
Just days before the anniversary of September 11, the TSA is adding yet another layer to security screening at airport checkpoints nationwide. Yesterday the agency announced that all U.S. airports will be getting kits to test for potentially lethal powders in passenger carry-on baggage, but reassured the public that there was no specific threat at [...]
The Travel Detective on September Travel, FAA Directives and High-Speed Trains
You know what I always say: summer isn’t over until I say it’s over, and for the smart travelers, it’s just beginning. When summer travelers empty out their vacation rentals and leave the beach, September becomes the magic month. The day after Labor Day is when my summer starts.
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