January 26
Denver, CO
This weekend, Peter broadcasts from the Mile-High City.
Straight from Denver, Colorado, Mayor John Hickenlooper takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the rapidly changing mountainside city. www.denvergov.org
Patricia Calhoun, founder and editor of Denver’s alternative newspaper Westword, shares some of the city’s hidden secrets and local hotspots.
Our favorite “Ask the Editor” series continues with New Orleans Times Picayune Travel Editor Millie Ball, as she shares some of her favorite off-the-beaten-path destinations. Listen to her interview with Peter.
And Tim Leffel from Transitions Abroad discusses Tourist Discount Cards. You can check out the interview with Tim Leffel here.
Plus, Rocky Mountain News business columnist Rob Reuteman fills us in on the latest breaking travel news.
January 19, 2008
Los Angeles
It’s an election year and candidates are trying to get your vote! But forget about the issues, how do the passports of these prospective presidents measure up? Journalist Julia Ross examines how the White House contenders stack up as global travelers. Don’t miss this fascinating interview as Americans prepare to head to the voting booth.
Chuck Thompson, author of Smile When You’re Lying: Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer, dishes on his most famous stories and secrets behind the travel industry.
Erik Blachford, CEO Of TerraPass, explains what all the buzz around carbon offsetting really means, so you can decide whether investing is the right choice for you.
Plus, we’ll hear breaking travel news from Ted Reed of TheStreet.com, and Ed Perkins of Tribune Media.
January 12, 2008
Paris, France
Tune into Peter’s radio show this weekend, where he’s broadcasting live from beautiful Paris!
David Lebovitz, renowned pastry chef, journalist, author and writer of blog “Living the Sweet Life in Paris” tells us about chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate.
In the jazz age, Paris was teeming with some of the most famous African-American writers, musicians, artists, and dancers who made their home in The City of Lights. Discover Paris from a new perspective with Monique Wells, co-author of Paris Reflections: Walks through African-American Paris, as she guides us through this little-known slice of Parisian life. The interview with Ms. Wells is online here.
Author, journalist and self-proclaimed shopping goddess Suzy Gershman shares her insider knowledge of Paris’ beloved shopping districts, and some secret spots that you shouldn’t miss.
Author Frances Gendlin wrote Culture Shock! Paris: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette, and talks about how Americans can adjust to rhythms of French life. Check out the Fran Gendlin interview here.
Plus, we’ll hear the latest breaking travel news from reporter Don Phillips of the International Herald Tribune.
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January 5, 2008
Los Angeles
Get inspired this New Year. Author Jillian Robinson teaches us how to live life to the fullest with her new book, Change Your Life Through Travel: Inspiring Tales and Tips For Richer, Fuller, More Adventurous Living. Check out the audio of the interview with Jillian Robinson.
Are you an authentic or a venturer? Travel guru Dr. Stanley Plog can analyze your travel personality based on 30 years of research. Take the Plog Travel Personality Quiz at www.besttripchoices.com.
Winter marks the start of the cruise season so Peter chats with Bob Mick, aka “Dr. Kruz Nutty” and author of Cruise Crazy: The Cruise Addict’s Survival Guide, on what to do and what to avoid.
Plus, Joshua Kurlantzick, special correspondent for The New Republic and a senior correspondent for The American Prospect gives us the real scoop on low-cost Asian Air carriers.
And, Karl Hille, aviation reporter for the Baltimore Examiner fills us in on the latest breaking travel news.
