Archive for Category: "USA"
Spring Fling: The 10 Best Cocktail Bars in the U.S.
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo as well as the Kentucky Derby, so why not celebrate with a cocktail? Go beyond the margarita machine and the overly sweet Mint Julep and find the true art of the cocktail. Lindsay Taub rounds up 10 of the best cocktail bars across the country. Cocktails are not just “a [...]
Travel Tip: How to Volunteer in a National Park
You probably know that I’m a big fan of volunteering while traveling, but you don’t have to travel far to help make a difference. Tauck Tours has a long-running program that incorporates volunteering with outdoor adventure. Its Yellowstone and Grand Teton programs give you the option of spending a few hours a day with conservation [...]
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: 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 [...]
The Top 5 Green Events for Earth Day 2012
This weekend marks the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day and across the country there are green activities for every type. Lily J. Kosner rounds out this weekend’s top opportunities. Check back tomorrow for more Earth Day coverage and tune into Peter’s Twitter and Facebook pages on Sunday where he’ll be counting down out his top [...]
Finding Local Hot Spots: Chicago Neighborhoods
One of Peter’s top five tips for traveling Like a Local is to talk to the locals you encounter and ask them about their day-to-day routines. We sent radio producer Jordan Whitley to Chicago to test out Peter’s local travel tips and share her neighborhood finds. Peter says Chicago one of his favorite cities. Having [...]
Mystic Aquarium Kicks off Titanic Tribute 100 Years Later
100 years ago today the Titanic sank. You might have missed out on some of the commemorative events, but a few exciting museums and exhibits are just opening. Michelle da Silva Richmond heads to the Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration Center for Dr. Robert Ballard’s unveiling of the “Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below” exhibit. World renowned [...]
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