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Sports Editor of the Perthshire Advertiser, Scotland Feb 24, 2015

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Gordon Bannerman, Sports Editor of the Perthshire Advertiser, discusses all things golf as well as other popular sports in Scotland. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg.

Gleneagles Falconry Instructor Feb 23, 2015

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Steve Burdett, Falconry Instructor at The Gleneagles Hotel, talks about the history of falconry. He explains the different types of birds used in falconry and how they each have different purposes.

Travel Today - Beijing, China Feb 18, 2015

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This week on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg we come to you from Beijing, China. Forget the typical guided tour—Beijing is where Peter goes (often in a sidecar) to get lost in zigzagging hutongs, to explore seven world heritage sites (including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City), to sample Peking Duck, and to ride the fastest train in the world. Lee Williamson, Editor of Time Out Beijing, talks about the Great Leap Forward and Caroline Killmer, managing editor of City Weekend, tells us where to find the best non-Chinese Asian food. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg.

Beijing Expat Guide Feb 16, 2015

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Ruth Vahle, founder of the Beijing Expat Guide, gives us some advice for coming to Beijing, tells us what US television programs are most popular in Beijing, and describes why Beijing is a very safe city. All of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from Beijing, China.

Travel Today - Fairmont Monte-Carlo Feb 11, 2015

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This week’s radio show comes from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo in Monaco, which may be the second smallest country in the world, but it is a highly visited one. Monaco sees nearly 300,000 visitors each year, who enjoy the warm weather of the French Riviera, the rich history…and yes, the Monte-Carlo Casino. Joining Peter Greenberg at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo for this year’s International Luxury Travel Market is Vanity Fair‘s Travel Editor, Victoria Mather. She explains how shared services like Uber and Airbnb have given more luxury experience access to the middle class. Then, National Geographic’s own Urban Insider, Annie Fitzsimmons, shares why Berlin is one of the hottest cities in the world and where else you should be traveling in 2015. Nathan Lump, Editor of Travel + Leisure, helps us redefine luxury and why it is now all about experiential one-ups-manship. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg broadcasts from the International Luxury Travel Market and the Fairmont Monte-Carlo.

National Geographic's Urban Insider Feb 10, 2015

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Annie Fitzsimmons, National Geographic‘s Urban Insider, dishes about the surprising new hot spots for travel and why Berlin is at the top of her destination list. Peter also shares a story about Merv Griffith and his clever way of avoiding hotel laundry fees...with using a thrift shop! Learn more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo at the International Luxury Travel Market.

President of Fairmont Hotels Jennifer Fox Feb 09, 2015

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Jennifer Fox, President of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, explains why shared accommodations like Airbnb don’t provide the service that you get in a hotel. Staying in hotels is still the better option for those who want to be pampered. All this and more with Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the International Luxury Travel Market and the Fairmont Monte-Carlo

Travel Today - Kampala, Uganda Feb 04, 2015

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Three fourths of Uganda‘s tourists visit from neighboring countries, proving that the East African country may be more of a bucket list destination for Westerners. Uganda’s natural beauty and rich history are an untapped resource for travelers—after all, Winston Churchill once coined Uganda “the pearl of Africa.” This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from Kampala, Uganda at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. We catch up with some of our regulars, but meet quite a few impressive locals as well. Peter gets a chance to learn all about the history of Uganda as it is displayed at the Igongo Cultural Centre from owner James Tumusiime. He also catches up with an old friend, Amos Wekesa—the go-to guy for anything in Uganda.

Famed Ugandan Publisher James Tumusiime Feb 03, 2015

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Mr. James Tumusiime, famed Ugandan publisher and owner of the Igongo Cultural Center, tells Peter about some of the Ugandan history represented at the cultural center. All of this and more when this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda

Great Lakes Safaris Uganda Tour Operator Feb 02, 2015

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Mr. Amos Wekesa, Managing Director of Great Lakes Safaris, shares some of his favorite places including some of the best spots for white water rafting. Wekesa calls Uganda “Africa compressed,” because everything you can find on the continent of Africa, you can also find in Uganda. All this and more when this episode for Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Kampala, Uganda.

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