Eye on Travel

Radio Guests – Harrah’s Cherokee, North Carolina – July 16, 2011

Locations in this article:  Baltimore, MD Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA

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In the age of the Yelp, TripAdvisor and GPS, is there still a place for surprise and adventure on a road trip? Peter check in with AOL Associate Editor Paul Brady as he drives cross country looking for quintessentially American experiences.

Plus, Joyce Dugan and other Cherokee tribal members join Peter to discuss their work preserving their Native American heritage and traditions.

On Saturday July 16, 2011, Peter Greenberg Worldwide radio broadcasts from Harrah’s Cherokee hotel and casino in Cherokee, North Carolina.

George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, offers his take on the world’s 10 most thrilling airports, and some of the answers may surprise you.

Russell Townsend, historic preservation officer for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, shares his cultural heritage, his role preserving the Cherokee archaeological sites, and recent site investigations.

Nicholas Kralev, author of Decoding Air Travel: A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury, discusses his methods for making the increasingly complex and frustrating travel process work to your advantage.

Randy Johnson, author of Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountain National Park, recommends his favorite hikes and day trips in the iconic mountains.

Terry Gardner, travel journalist for the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, explains the importance of Internet security and how to protect yourself from hacking while traveling.

Joyce Dugan, the former principal chief of the Cherokee tribe and author of The Cherokee, speaks about how the community has kept its culture and heritage alive from generation to generation.

Michael Marshall, executive chef of Harrah’s Cherokee, offers up his favorite regional dishes and his recommendations for what must people try when visiting.

Paul Brady, associate editor of AOL Travel, updates Peter on his recent stops in Baltimore and Williamsburg in his interactive trip across the country in search for authentic American experiences.

Rita Larkin, editor in chief of Western North Carolina magazine, gives her expert recommendation for where she takes out-of-town guests and her favorite local places for coffee or a burger.

Charlie Myers, staff member at the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, talks about his role preserving the Cherokee culture and the things visitors should understand about the culture and language.

As always, Peter will be taking your calls and answering your travel problems on the air!

Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

For more on Peter’s broadcast location, check out the Web site of Harrah’s Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina.