This week on the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show, we broadcast from The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Joining us is Richard Bangs, Co-Founder of Mountain Travel Sobek and the “father of modern adventure travel” to discuss traveling to countries with oppressive governments, and shares how people to people interactions help break down barriers.

Then Megan Finnerty, reporter at the Arizona Republic and founder of Arizona Storytellers, drops by to chat about what led her to start these storytelling nights and why the Scottsdale and surrounding areas remain a ground floor for creativity and opportunity.

Also joining us is Win Holden, publisher of Arizona Highways, who shares about the longevity of the publication, as well as some tips on nearby places to visit. And Arizona historian Jim Turner discusses Arizona myths vs. reality, and lets us in on some of the state’s more famous visitors. There’s all this and more when we broadcast from the Phoenician in Scottsdale.

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John Sallot of the Desert Botanical Gardens talks about the thousands of desert plants represented by the Gardens, and the up-coming seasonal festivities patrons can expect.

Joanie Simon, local food aficionado, drops in to discuss the area’s changing culinary scene, along with what is considered “true” Mexican food.

Niki D’Andrea, Managing Editor of The Phoenix magazine, dishes on some of area’s best new restaurants, and also clues us in on some of Arizona’s best haunts.

Christine Maxa, Author and Photographer, gives us tips on the best time to hike Arizona’s trails, and shares what she considers to be one of the best “surprise” hikes.

Rick Boyer, Executive Chef at the Phoenician discusses his culinary philosophy, and some of the rarer foods he sources for his guests.

Megan Finnerty, Reporter at the Arizona Republic and founder of Arizona Storytellers, recommends some of her favorite happening night spots.

Win Holden, Publisher of Arizona Highways, talks about the publication’s extensive distribution, and shares how it is often people’s first exposure to the state.

Richard Bangs, Co-Founder of Mountain Travel Sobek, elaborates on some of his recent travels, and why it’s led to him receiving some “hate mail.”

Jim Turner, Arizona Historian, expounds on some of the state’s little known facts, and past visitors.

By Tim Hill for PeterGreenberg.com