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Peter Greenberg Worldwide—Sydney, Australia—May 21, 2016

Locations in this article:  Houston, TX St. Louis, MO Sydney, Australia
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This week The Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show travels down under to broadcast from Sydney, Australia at the studios of ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Joining Peter Greenberg on the show will be Paul Ashton, Historian and Author of The Accidental City, who will explain Sydney’s remarkable heritage and how neighborhoods are moving to preserve their history. Costas Christ, Editor for National Geographic Travel, weighs in on a new definition of sustainable travel and talks about South Australia’s innovations in sustainability sourcing. Jean Schatzky, Financial Editor for the Today Show and host of the new podcast Her Money, speaks about identity theft while traveling and what you need to know to avoid being a victim. Then, Colin Scotts, Defensive End football player for St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Cardinals, and the Houston Oilers, talks about how he adjusted to American football and why he came back to Australia. Author and Host of PBS documentary South America: Quest for Wonder, Richard Bangs-Trover, reports on his recent trip to Saudi Arabia and why it took 16 years to organize. Next, Peter Greenberg takes a visit to the Chippendale District of Sydney with Nicky Ginsberg, Creative Director of Chippendale Creative Precinct and Kensington Street Precinct. Together they explore the art scene with a walk along Spice Alley and the Kensington Social. Peter Greenberg also speaks with Mary Mumbulla, visitor services guide with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority, about the preservation work of Aboriginal culture, the history at Barangaroo, and the amazing reserve overlooking the Sydney Harbor. Finally, Jorge Sousa, Chief Concierge for the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Sydney, reveals the most unusual requests he’s fulfilled, including the engineering and acrobatics involved in a marriage proposal atop the Sydney Harbor Bridge. But did she say yes? Tune in when The Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the ABC studios in Sydney, Australia.

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