Archive for Category: "Eco Travel"
Voluntourism: WWOOF & Volunteer Farming in the UK
This weekend Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea, Wales. This year we’ve highlighted volunteer work in the UK from summer community development in London and archaeology in Devon, so for our voluntourism spotlight this week we’re looking at agritourism and giving back through WWOOF. Check back [...]
On Sale Now: The Best Places for Everything
Every place claims to have the best…the best views, the best sunsets, the best food, you name it. But what constitutes the best? And who is the best person to judge? Peter travels more than 400,000 a miles a year which means he’s been, well, everywhere. For the first time ever, his latest book pulls [...]
Travel Tip: Volcano Travel
If you know the term “vulcanologist” has nothing to do with Star Trek, this one’s for you. There are tons of very cool volcano experiences out there that you may not have heard of. How about driving a route that’s all about volcanic sites? The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway is a 500-mile route between California [...]
Like a Local Spotlight: Cuba’s Tobacco Farms
The launch party for Peter and Michelin’s Like a Local guides is tonight and we want you to join us in celebrating. Follow along on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ where Peter will be sharing the top 10 local travel secrets in his first five guides. This morning, we’re going in depth on one of the [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Texas Fossil Excavation
In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, together with Go Voluntouring we’re highlighting a different side of Texas. Find out how you can help uncover an unexplored section of Cretaceous rock, approximately 95-100 million years in age. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio on Saturday for more information. [...]
7 Must-See Road Trip Destinations Across America
The summer road trip is an American classic, but it can be done in a million different ways. Contributor Adam Costa has criss-crossed the country as a North American tour guide and he’s put together his list of what you can’t miss and what you can skip. Pay attention to the spots that just might [...]
Travel Tip: 2012 Celestial Events
Listen up, stargazers. Venus is set to pass between the sun and earth between June 5 and 6 and this is a big event that won’t happen again until 2117. Viewing the Transit of Venus isn’t about using the most expensive equipment—it’s about where you position yourself. One of the best places to see celestial [...]
Travel Tip: Learning How to Bird, A Beginners’ Guide
If you had to guess one of the fastest-growing activities in the U.S., what would you say? Hiking? Whitewater rafting? How about…birding? That’s right, fledgling birders are—well—flocking to catch sight of our feathered friends. And here’s how you can do it too. You probably guessed…there’s an app for birding. Check out the iBird Explorer Plus [...]
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