A day after a Yemenia Airlines jet crashed into the Indian Ocean near the Comoros Islands, authorities are getting a clearer picture of exactly how many survivors have been found, and the status of the search for the plane’s flight data...

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest travel news from this week, this is the post for you. We’ve rounded up all the top stories from this week in one simple post. But first,...

With the travel industry desperate for your dollars, some companies are now coming up with some pretty creative ways to lock in your business. One concept is to put your vacation on a layaway...

Well what a week this has been. I think I have to interview for the job of press secretary to Joe Biden. Now, I’m not a doctor, I don’t play one on TV, but regarding the flu hysteria, the...

Perhaps you’ve been traveling the world, or hiding in a fallout shelter from the swine flu “infodemic.” But whatever the reason, if you’ve been too busy to check out PeterGreenberg.com...

Going on an adventure tour can be a great way to get fit on the road, but are you prepared enough to handle it? Here’s what you should ask before you go. If you’re planning a hiking or biking trip, the obvious questions are: what is the altitude,...

Think you’re a savvy traveler? Then you’re probably wise to backdoor shenanigans like crooked money changers, unscrupulous cabbies and “good Samaritans.” But in India and South Africa, a new breed of swindlers are fleecing both shrewd and...

It’s been a whirlwind travel week for me, spanning just a few continents. It started in Korea, where we broadcast the radio show from Seoul, which coincided with President Obama’s Asia trip. Then off to report in Bangkok, one of my favorite cities in...

If you enjoy floating casinos and Lido decks, a small-ship cruise may not be for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy access to harbors and coastlines where the big ships can’t go, allowing you to go kayaking to get up close and personal with calving...

Federal officials have arrested a man who tried to pass through customs at Los Angeles International Airport armed to the teeth—with 15 live lizards. U.S. Customs agents detained the cold-blooded reptile runner and found two geckos, two monitor...