Archive for Category: "Hidden Gems"
Hidden Gems: Wales, Traveling Through Wales
Traveling through Wales is more than just getting from Point A to Point B, it’s an adventure in and of itself. Join Peter in our last installment of the Hidden Gems: Wales series, as he explores some of the unconventional ways to travel through the country. Whether manning a steam engine train or taking a [...]
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 Complete Hidden Gems: Bermuda
Famous for its pink sand beaches and infamous triangle, Bermuda has a reputation for being an elite travel destination. But even though it is one of the smallest territories in the world with a landmass of only 21 square miles, this island nation is full of surprises. Watch the full video of Peter’s Hidden Gems: [...]
Hidden Gems: Wales, Welsh Arts
One of the former kingdoms that make up the United Kingdom, Wales is a country with thousands of years of tradition and history. In our latest installment of the Hidden Gems series, Peter travels to Wales to show us the sights and experiences the guidebooks overlook. First off, Peter explores Welsh artistic traditions, some of which date back [...]
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 [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
With today marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, many people are wondering about the current state of our national security as newly developed, privacy-friendly body scanners appear in airports across the nation. In a related story to 9/11, Peter visits the CBS Early Show with a report on Gander, Newfoundland and its surprising [...]
Hidden Gems: Bermuda, Eat Like a Local
Bermuda has a reputation for being an elite travel destination, so it’s not surprising that you’re going to find plenty of high-end dining experiences throughout the islands. But if you want a more authentic experience, sometimes you need to ditch the tablecloth and flatware, and eat like a local. Watch as Peter takes a bite [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
Hurricane Irene may have been less severe than anticipated, but it continued to dominate the headlines this week. The hurricane left airports in a jumble, forcing passengers to bear the brunt of a fragile travel network. This week also marked 41 years since the Sterling Hall Bombing at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. On CBS [...]
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