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Peter Greenberg
is the multiple–Emmy
Award–winning travel
editor for CBS News
and host of The
Travel Detective on
public television
( petergreenberg.com).
he next time you travel to a new
destination, or even one that is
familiar to you, there is a wide
spectrum of sources—some new
and expected, some old-school and some
you might never have considered, such
as apps and online resources—to help
you meet new friends and find out more
about the place you’re going to.
Whether you’re traveling alone, with
a partner or a group, the following
resources can still help you make the
most of your experience.
Social media sources
Meetup.com allows you to choose
one or more categories that match your
interests and shows related events
happening in your destination. Cultural
and language exchanges, science lec-
tures, hikes and outdoor adventures,
food and drink, photography and film
screenings are among the many
categories on the site.
Freetour.com is a little-known but
great resource—and a smart way to get
a walking tour around the city you’re
visiting so you can explore and engage
in authentic local culture. You’ll find
walking tours in more than 250 cities in
90-plus countries worldwide. The site
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travel resources
T A traveler’s
guide(s)
Surprising resources
for travelers can help make
the most of your visit
by PETER GREENBERG
