Archive for November, 2011
The Old Believers of Lake Peipsi: Uncovering the Secretive Culture
With a history that has seen its share of tears, perhaps it is not surprising that onions are the chief crop of the people known as Old Believers who live along the western shores of Lake Peipsi in Estonia. Members of this once-closed community peeled back layers of their lineage here for Meg Pier, sharing [...]
A Survival Guide to the Busiest Travel Day of the Year
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is often the busiest travel day of the year, and this year is looking to be no exception. Before you leave home, here’s what you can expect in airports and on the road this year. AAA’s Thanksgiving 2011 forecast cites 42.5 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home [...]
Travel Tip: E-Bikes
You’ve heard of electric cars, but what about electric bikes? That’s right, this eco-friendly trend is growing rapidly in cities around the world. E-bikes involve battery-powered vehicles so you have the option to pedal the old-fashioned way, or kick it up with electric power. One of the best places in the world to try it [...]
U.S. Aviation Reaches Safety Record But Travel Mishaps Abound
We just hit a record for aviation safety, but the headlines are still full of airline missteps. Peter and Ask the Pilot’s Patrick Smith rehash some of the latest and the greatest travel mishaps. Patrick Smith: Something serious happened recently that went unnoticed in the press: November 12 was the 10th anniversary of the crash [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, November 19, Culinary Institute of America
If you missed this weekend’s Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley, California, you can download the full podcast of the show or listen to it streaming live right here. From the latest culinary trends to the hottest dishes in California wine country, Peter and his guests explore the [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, November 19, Culinary Institute of America Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBlack Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals: A CBS Early Show Report
Airfares are up about 20 percent this holiday season, which means that it’s getting harder and harder to find a bargain. Instead of heading out to the shopping mall on Black Friday, consider starting to plan your 2012 travel. Cyber Monday and Black Friday have become more than just retail holidays. The travel industry is [...]
Travel Tip: Visiting Independent Bookstores
Sure, e-readers are practically everywhere these days, but in my opinion, nothing beats an old-fashioned brick-and-mortar bookstore to get to know a city. In New York, the most famous independent bookstore may be The Strand. It’s a great experience just to browse through the store’s collection of used books and rare titles. But don’t just [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
With the bustling holiday weekend looming, travelers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their plane won’t be stuck on the tarmac for hours…hopefully. The DOT has started cracking the whip on violations for the tarmac delay, starting with levying $900,000 to American Airlines. Though consumers will benefit from this, they are now being [...]
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