Is now the time to set sail on the Nile? Is Cairo truly safe for tourists? Peter sits down with egyptologists and travel experts to answer all your questions about going to a destination after civil unrest.
Plus, he answers your travel questions and solves your problems on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio, broadcasting from Uniworld’s MS River Tosca sailing from Luxor, Egypt.
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Peter will be standing by to take your calls on January 1oth between 6pm and 8:30pm ET and then again on Wednesday January 25 from 7am until 9:30am ET.
Featured Guest List:
Dr. Zahi Hawass, egyptologist and former first minister of State for Antiquities Affairs, brings Peter up to speed on his work in Egyptian archeology and the state of the country in light of the recent revolution.
Mohamed S. Ali, egyptologist and tour guide for Spring Tours, addresses the revolution and debunks safety concerns regarding travel in Egypt.
Sameh Elsayed, cruise manager of Uniworld’s MS River Tosca, emphasizes the state of cruising as Egypt tourism struggles to recover.
Kevin Bleyer, multiple Emmy Award-winning writer and author of the upcoming book, “Me The People: or, One Man’s Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States of America,” offers his perspective on his personal travel to Egypt and talks about his enlightening book on the history of America’s democratic foundation.
Salama Ahmed Salama, editorial board chief for Al-Shorouk newspaper, touches on his role as a journalist during the revolution.
Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet, details vacation ideas for 2012 based on your personal interests in everything from art in Mexico to food fun in Malaysia.
Tom Swick, author and freelance travel writer, conveys his tales of his personal experiences with the anti-mafia organization, Addiopizzo.
Text by Naomi Kahlon for PeterGreenberg.com
