Iceland Volcano Snarls Air Travel
Photo: Reuters Update: European air traffic controllers said airspace will return to normal on Thursday, after the Grimsvotn volcano eruption in Iceland last weekend. More than a 1,000 flights were canceled due to the plume of ash and soot. ——– Iceland’s main airport remains closed …
First-Hand Account of Terrifying Twister
A tornado with winds whipping at 190-198 mph touched down in Joplin, MO, on Sunday, killing 117 people. Thunderstorms and rainy weather today continued to keep residents on edge. Rescue crews have pulled 7 people from the rumble, but the search continues to find more …
Sightseeing in the City: There’s An App for That
Photo: Getty Images There are dozens of travel apps and gear that help you track your travels when you’re exploring a new city, but what about an app that guides you while you’re on a double-decker bus in selected cities, including LA? The City Sightseeing …
New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Movie Inspires Travel
Photo: Getty Images Actors Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz are on a whirlwind tour to promote their new movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” the fourth installment in Disney’s popular franchise. In anticipation for the new movie, Disney theme parks in Anaheim and …
An 8-Month-Old Baby Gets Airport Pat-Down
A disturbing photo was posted on Twitter of a baby getting a pat-down from a security officer at Kansas City International Airport. It’s the latest in a growing number of publicized incidents involving airport security agents who have screened children under 12. In the most …
Spaceport America Opens to the Public
Photo: Getty Images Spaceport America will open its doors to the public starting this Friday, May 13. In case you didn’t know, the taxpayer-funded facility spaceport will be the hub for Virgin Galactic to take tourists on short trips into space. Other commercial spaceflights are …
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