Archive for October, 2011
FBI Investigating Baby Found Dead on Carnival Cruise Ship
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced over the weekend that they are taking over the case of a newborn baby found dead last week aboard Carnival Cruises’ Dream ship. The infant’s body was discovered by a crew member in a guest cabin while the ship was en route to St. Maartin. The cruise line [...]
What the Amazing Race Can Teach Us About Travel
On CBS’s hit reality show The Amazing Race, contestants take off from airports around the world, collect dozens of passports stamps and visit some of the most coveted travel destinations. But how does the show related to real travel? Season 19 contestant Laurence Sunderland shares his Amazing Race experience. After being asked to be a [...]
Travel Tip: Bridge Walks
If you’re like me, you experience a bridges from the inside of a car. But, when you think about it, when you drive over a bridge you miss out on the structure’s engineering and architectural details as well the scenic views. To walk over the iconic Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, you take a [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This was a big week for St. Louis with the Cardinals on the cusp of winning the National League pennant. Whether or not they win, David DeVoss fills us in on numerous ways to enjoy the ballpark experience in the new $365 million Busch Stadium and surrounding areas. And, if you want to get a [...]
Radio Guest List – Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin– October 15, 2011
Are pilots getting distracted by cockpit chatter? Are flight crews properly trained to handle a plane crash? Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney and Ask A Pilot’s Patrick Smith join Peter on the air this weekend to answer these questions and tackle other pressing issues of airline safety. On Saturday, October 15, Peter sits down [...]
Off the Brochure Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan can be a maze of new experiences–night markets, underground cafes, temples and a youth-centric nightlife. Travel correspondent Jordan Whitley gets drawn into the enigmatic spirit of the city and reports back on her pick of off-the- brochure finds. I am watching Mr. Lin, who must be no younger than 80, skillfully make [...]
Icarus Award: Drunk, Defiant, Dumb & Disorderly
Icarus nominees are rarely members of Mensa, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re being defiant, drunk, dumb or disorderly. Perhaps, all of the above. Judge the intelligence level of this week’s Icarus nominees and vote for the genius most likely to fly too close too the sun in the poll below. Tell Peter about [...]
Travel Tip: Are Travel Clubs Worth It?
Signing up for a discount travel club may seem like a good idea, but there are certain things you need to know before you join. Travel clubs can offer significant discounts for some of your most basic travel needs, but it really depends on how you like to travel, how often you like to travel, [...]
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