A generation ago, young travelers hit the road with nothing more than a backpack, a few dollars and a Eurail pass to cover as many Western European countries as possible.

But these days, that Eurail pass can take travelers far past the west-to-east borders, all the way to the Black Sea.

Already jaded by her Western European experiences, Dara Bramson reports on her journey south and east as part of a new generation of intrepid backpackers.

Although prices are going up, it’s not too late to find travel deals this holiday season! Peter appeared on CNN’s Your Bottom Line this weekend to share some steals and deals this holiday season.

As you may have heard, Peter’s philosophy is that Thanksgiving is the obligatory dysfunctional family get-together, and traveling on the Wednesday before the holiday is just asking for trouble.

The same deal goes for Christmas vacation.

“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 officially spiraled out of control: I can’t do this. I’m going to plummet. To an untimely demise. Do not cry do not cry do not cry… Do. Not. Cry.

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 easier.

Ready to plan your winter family holiday getaway? Amie O’Shaughnessy, editor of family travel site Ciao Bambino! shares her top tips to make your family travels smoother, and rounds up some great holiday escapes.

Never again.

Those were the last words out of my mouth when I planned our last extended family Christmas vacation to Mexico two years ago.

Veterans Day is coming up on November 11, so why not honor our veterans with an affordable trip that promotes education and understanding?

Jamie Bovshow uncovers six military museums across the USA where families can celebrate, remember and pay homage to our nation’s finest.

1. NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

As anyone who’s flown recently knows, it’s the little extra charges can really add up. Get tips on how to save when you stay, including how to avoid a hotel’s “double-dipping.”

Plus, learn how to read the fine print on that room service bill to escape unnecessary charges.

And step away from the minibar!

Is it possible to truly experience a new city in eight hours?

Flying from Los Angeles to southern China, Cathay Pacific’s late-night departure dropped me off in Hong Kong at 7:30 a.m. My flight to Guangzhou on the mainland was scheduled to depart that evening.

One thing was for sure, there was no way I would spend my layover curled up in the airport lounge, no matter how tempting a nap and free nibbles sounded. Nothing says faux-traveler than someone who claims to have “been” in a country when they never left the airport.