Archive for September, 2011
Full Show–September 17, 2011–Brasada Ranch, Oregon
If you missed this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, you can listen or download the podcast of the whole show right here on PeterGreenberg.com. Have you ever found yourself in zone 18 waiting 40 minutes to board a plane? Or have you ever scrolled through page after page of internet hotel searches and [...]
Travel Tip: Food Museums
Ever wondered about the history of your favorite food…or just wanted to find a place where you can sample a whole lot of it? There are food museums across the states and around the world set up for just that. The Frietmuseum in Belgium is housed in a medieval building that dates back to 1399. [...]
Peter Greenberg: Why and How We Made “Mexico: The Royal Tour”
This week Peter releases the DVD of “Mexico:The Royal Tour” . This two-disc DVD set features the broadcasted version of the show, plus a bonus DVD full of never before seen moments with Calderón. Buy your copy here and read about why Peter chose Mexico for his Royal Tour series and how the latest installment was the most [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
With the recent 10-year anniversary of 9/11, our nation’s security remains of key importance. First, with the country on high-alert, false terror threats and national paranoia abounded. Then, this past Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano indicated that the Transportation Security Administration’s policy for children stands to change. Peter interviews former Secret Service [...]
Hidden Gems: Bermuda, Culture in Bermuda
You don’t have to go to a museum for an authentic taste of Bermudian history and culture. In fact, some of the most historic places won’t even be found in a guidebook, even thought they are accessible to everyone. Watch Peter explore Bermudian gravestones that really have a story to tell, plus a church where [...]
Icarus Award: X Marks the Gender, Dogs on the Runway & a Seat Belt Straitjacket
It doesn’t pay to mistreat a flight attendant, though you may win an Icarus award for doing so. Last week’s flight attendant biting incident beat out Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong’s baggy pants for an Icarus win. This week, flight attendants were manhandled and punched all in the course of becoming one of the week’s [...]
Travel Tip: Amtrak Rail Passes
Have you ever heard of an Amtrak rail pass? I bet you haven’t because Amtrak has done a terrible job of letting you know it exists. Believe it or not, there’s a 15-day pass and it’s good for anywhere Amtrak goes and it’s under $500. So, in one 15 day period, you can stop and [...]
Radio Guest List – Brasada Ranch, Bend, Oregon – September 17, 2011
Waiting to board your next flight can be a long and frustrating process. Airfarewatchdog.com founder George Hobica shares his insight on the latest procedures and their effectiveness. Ever wish you could customize your web search for the perfect hotel based on specific criteria besides date of stay and location? New York Times writer Michelle Higgins [...]
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