Archive for November, 2009
Victim Assistance on the Road
If you’re the victim of a crime while abroad, the protocol on how to deal with it might be different than if you’re at home. So here’s what you need to know.
Free the Hikers: Iran Charges American Hikers With Espionage
It has been 101 days since Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were captured and imprisoned by Iranian guards after they reportedly wandered across an unmarked border while touring a remote mountainous region of Iraqi Kurdistan. The three American hikers have been detained in Iran since July 31, and may now face charges of [...]
Luxury & Budget Hiking Adventures in Italy’s Dolomites
“Signoreeeeena. Learn to lean out! You’ll never see anything with your face in the rock.” My alpine guide is truly baffled. By the kung fu grip I’ve asserted on the limestone, which only loosens with the shaking of ankles and perspiring of palms, I’m starting to resemble a Garfield plush cling. The internal dialogue has [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
There was a lot to talk about in the world of travel this week, and we rounded up all the top stories from PeterGreenberg.com in one convenient post. Keep reading to catch up on what’s been going on in the world of travel so you can join in the discussion…
First-Class Dress Codes & Security Rules for Celebrities
By now, everyone is familiar with standard airport security procedures: shoes off, boarding pass out, water bottles empty and laptops in a separate bin. But do these strict and irritating rules apply to everyone equally … even celebrities? And what about dress codes on airplanes? In the last couple of years we’ve heard media reports [...]
Vacations for Care-Givers
If you’re one of the 50 million Americans taking care of a sick or aging family member, you know how easy it can be to burn out, and how difficult it can be to get away. So what options are out there?
View From the Bay: A Cloudy Forecast For Holiday Travel
During a San Francisco layover, Peter stopped by the studio of The View From the Bay, to talk with his old Good Morning America colleague Spencer Christian and co-host Janelle Wang about the fast-approaching holiday travel season. Find out how you can avoid budget-busting fees and get advice on travel tips that make your travels [...]
Suzy Gershman’s Postcard From San Francisco
Dear Peter, I am about to do a huge tour of Napa and California Wine Country for a new book, so I kicked off the research the way anyone would—in the city of San Francisco. It was just a quickie visit, but the main purpose was to attend a re-corking workshop, something I had never [...]
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