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Archive for Category: "Ask the Locals"

Ask the Locals City Guide: Cape Town, South Africa

Ask the Locals City Guide: Cape Town, South Africa

Ask the Locals City Guide: Cape Town, South Africa The World Cup may be over, but that doesn’t mean life in Cape Town has slowed down (and yes, those vuvuzelas are still in full force during festivals and events). Peter took his own advice and traveled to South Africa after the fanfare so he could [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Southwestern Ireland

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Southwestern Ireland


Peter hopped across the pond and then some to get to his next radio show location: Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland. Although Ireland’s southwestern region is certainly on the map, that doesn’t mean American travelers are familiar with all that it has to offer. From lively pubs to spectacular scenic hikes, we’ve got the [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Branson, Missouri

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Branson, Missouri

Tune in on Saturday, July 10 as Peter Greenberg broadcasts his radio show from Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. He’s got some Branson legends in his lineup, including Andy Williams and America’s singing sweethearts, the Lennon Sisters. Want to find out how entertainers spend their free time in Branson? Read on for [...]

Hawaii’s Big Island: Ask the Locals Travel Guide

Hawaii’s Big Island: Ask the Locals Travel Guide

Tune in on Saturday June 26 to Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, coming to us from the historic Kona Village Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Want to know where Big Islanders like to hang out in their down time? We’ve got the story, as told by the locals.

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Alabama Gulf Coast

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Alabama Gulf Coast

This past weekend, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which has been hit hard by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the problems associated with the spill, the area still boasts a number of interesting attractions, restaurants, and outdoor activities. So we asked a local [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Cannon Beach, Oregon & The Oregon Coast

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Cannon Beach, Oregon & The Oregon Coast

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Cannon Beach, Oregon & The Oregon Coast Where in the world was Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio this weekend? He was broadcasting from the Surfsand Resort on Cannon Beach, Oregon. Considered one of the most scenic stretches in the country, the Oregon coast has more than 360 miles of public coastline. [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Yellowstone National Park

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Yellowstone National Park

Tune in on Saturday, June 5 to Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcasting from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, in Yellowstone National Park. Peter will be talking about topics from sustainability in our national parks to how drivers can go greener on their summer road trips. But for now, read on to [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Beijing Restaurants & Hotspots

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Beijing Restaurants & Hotspots

Don’t know the difference between Sichuan, Cantonese and Shanghai cuisine? Ever wondered where to find the best duck in Beijing? Check out our “Ask the Locals” travel guide to Beijing, China, where local ex-pats fill us in on everything from favorite restaurants to bars with the best views to live music joints that you don’t [...]