London Olympics Weather: Pack Your Wellies!
If you’re headed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games, you better free up some space in your suitcase for a pair of rain boots (Wellingtons, if you want to blend in with the Brits), because the forecast calls for rain. Concerned about all the …
New York Storm: Captured by Dhani Jones
A storm rolled through New York City yesterday afternoon with black skies and unexpected hail, but through the power of social media, NYC was able to see what was coming before they could even Google “weather.” Courtesy of @dhanijones / d0057 on Instagram From …
Fireworks Fever: Getting Ready for Independence Day
Can you believe tomorrow is the Fourth of July already? It’s not too late to make your holiday plans. From Boston to San Francisco, we rounded up the best fireworks the Fourth has to offer. And to make your planning even easier, we even found …
This Week in Travel, Week of June 22-28, 2012
We spend time trolling the travel blogosphere so you don’t have to! Well, not trolling … more like, blissfully absorbing. Anyway, turns out the Olympics is on everyone’s minds — as it will be for the next couple of months — and we found tips …
Has Debby Ruined Your Plans?
Tropical Storm Debby has made national headlines as we begin to make our way through hurricane season. Since weather is a big factor when you consider travel plans, we have a few resources to help! Learn about hurricane safety, make some adjustments to your vacation …
Summer is Here!
Yesterday was the summer solstice, and now that the days are longer and the heat is rising, it’s time to fill those lazy days! Not sure where to go? Check out our 2012 Summer Hotspots.
Tornadoes Rip Through the Midwest and South
Communities are cleaning up today, after a string of tornadoes ripped through the Midwest and South on Wednesday. The stormy weather claimed 13 lives, and more twisters may be on the way. According to the Washington Post, meteorologists warned that another line of storms set …
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 …
Earthquake Shakes Japan Again
Japan was rocked by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake today, near the same location of the 9.0-magnitude temblor on March 11. Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for places on the coast. Miyagi is the primary area that will be affected. NPR’s Greg Dixon reports …
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