Archive for September, 2011
Hidden Gems: Wales, Adventures in Wales
Wales may be known for its serene pastoral landscapes, but there’s nothing peaceful about adventure travel in this country. In Wales, going off-the-beaten-path means literally going off-road, underground and even underwater. From riding some of the most challenging mountain bike paths in the world to racing across a very smelly, very dirty peat bog, Wales [...]
The Icarus Award: Drinking, Smuggling, Kissing & Failing
This week’s Icarus award has new iterations of some classic travel failures. Our nominees include an animal smuggler, a drunk and randy flyer, a high-profile Southwest passenger-eviction, a botched toy-inspired terrorist plot and more. Read about this week’s nominees and register your vote for the worst offender below. Pecker Packing Passenger As previous Icarus winners [...]
Travel Tip: Free Urban Biking Experiences
Whether you’re a cycling fanatic or a total beginner, there are free experiences in cities around the country. And the good news is, even out-of-towners are invited for the ride. There are online resources to find biking groups all over the country. Check out the Web site Meetup.com—all you have to do is type in “bicycle” and your [...]
Travel Deals: Veteran’s Day Freebies, Caribbean Excursions, and More
With October just around the corner, we are in the thick of the shoulder season. It’s the bargain-friendly time of year in between the summer and winter high seasons. This shoulder season you can surf it up in California, hit the slopes in Vermont, or extend your summer vacation with a trip to the Caribbean. [...]
Radio Guest List–Engadin St. Moritz, Switzerland, October 1, 2011
Hidden charges crop up everywhere when you travel. By now you know to avoid the common hotel and airline fees, but are you paying attention to your cell phone? Download a few emails or surf the internet from your phone abroad and you could come home to hundreds of dollars of data charges. The Washington Post and [...]
Are Airports Becoming Too Complicated?
Airports are growing increasingly complex. Shopping and dining options are improving, but these mall-style airports are becoming harder to navigate. New York Times columnist Joe Sharkey and Peter debate the pro’s and con’s of today’s airport experience. Peter Greenberg: Airports are navigational challenges, aren’t there? People get lost at airports. I was just at the [...]
Travel Tip: Haunted Halloween Ideas
With Halloween just around the corner, it seems like every destination suddenly has a resident ghost. But in some places, there are spooky spots to explore all year long. For decades, hikers have reported seeing the ghost of a woman around Ash Cave, in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. Around Halloween, visitors can explore the cave with an investigative [...]
Beyond Tourism: Navigating Contemporary Prague
While Prague is quintessential “old world” charm, it’s also a 21st century city awash in contemporary art and design. Dena Rochwerger-Braun investigates how the juxtaposition of old and new creates a different feel for repeat visitors each time they visit Prague. Every visitor to Prague must wander the streets and drink in her beauty, visit [...]
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