Peter Greenberg is the nation’s preeminent expert on travel — no other journalist brings his level of expertise and extensive experience to the travel process. And while other travel experts focus on the destination, Peter offers something different, something truly unique.

His focus is on the journey, providing insider’s tips and recommendations to an increasingly savvy and demanding traveler. And Peter’s keen investigative journalist skills enable him to go beyond the mundane and everyday to reveal unique perspectives, timely travel information and valuable insights.

An Emmy award-winning writer and producer, Peter Greenberg is Travel Editor for NBC’s Today show, CNBC and MSNBC, a best-selling author and host of the nationally syndicated Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio show. Greenberg is also …

We won’t tell you that traveling alone can be dangerous. That’s mom’s job.

In fact, traveling without a companion can be a profound and rewarding experience.

But whether you’re traveling on business or for pleasure, solo travel does come with its challenges.

Here we give you some practical advice about how to do it as safely as possible in 2007 and beyond.

Trains

One of the latest trends in crime is that it has increased in places where you might not expect it. European trains are a great example. The image of rolling through the European countryside while staring wistfully at the farmsteads trundling by is an iconic one for most. But travelers on European trains would …

Can’t wait for your next trip, but are miserable at the idea of leaving your best friend behind?

After all, who better to experience long walks on the beach with — or snuggling up on the terrace to watch the sunset with — than your pooch (especially when no meaningful conversation is expected)?

If you’ve got to get away, but can’t bear the sad look from those puppy dog eyes, maybe it’s time for a little getaway that includes Fido, too. The following are some canine-friendly cities that offer more unusual treats to lure both of you for a visit.

NAPA, CALIFORNIA

“But my dog doesn’t drink,” you argue. No …

While many mobile phones, PDAs, and iPods now have some rudimentary translation abilities, sometimes these devices aren’t quite up to the task of providing more comprehensive translation help.

It’s in these situations — whether you’re on an extended business trip or just a long vacation — that it may be prudent to spring for a dedicated translation device.

Since these gadgets are generally designed exclusively as translators, they often have features that modified iPods or PDAs don’t. So if you’re looking for some more advanced translation, consider one of the following.

ECTACO

A company you probably haven’t heard of, Ectaco Electronic Translators, offers one of the widest ranges of portable translation devices on the market. …

The next time you’re on a plane, look around.

Almost everyone you see in your section has paid a different price for his or her seat.

Yet you’re all being served the same package of peanuts, and everyone has essentially the same in-flight experience.

Of course, if there were a rhyme or reason to the fare differentials — say Joe in Row 16 booked at the last minute, so he had to pay more, or Joanie in Row 12 reserved hers in advance through the airline’s website and thus scored a discount — air travel consumers might not mind.

Unfortunately, most frequent travelers will tell you that there really doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or …

Love to travel, yet hate to fly? If you find yourself white knuckling your armrests or gasping for breath whenever your flight takes off, you’re not alone.

Millions of Americans have some anxiety over flying, with symptoms ranging from mild concern to paralyzing panic attacks.

How can you learn to cope with your fears?

We’ve checked in with some experts on the subject to find out. To begin with, the fear of flying isn’t always about crashing. “In actuality, a large majority of people tend to be claustrophobic, and fear having a panic attack on the plane,” says Dr. David Carbonell, who runs the Anxiety Treatment Center, a private practice in Illinois comprised of a …