Greenland's Fastest Glacier Breaks Records, Moving More Than 150 Feet Per Day
Whoa there glacier. New research out of the University of Washington and German Aerospace Center have pegged Greenland's Jakobshavn Glacier as the fastest in the country, moving at 10.5 miles per year,...
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The body at rest. Somewhere near the back of a very large airplane, I had a window seat, flying from Amsterdam to Minneapolis. We had finished the first meal, the second glass of wine. Most of the...
View ArticleAdorable Nepalese Red Panda Cubs Born At Auckland Zoo (VIDEO)
A zoo in New Zealand recently welcomed a pair of newborn additions to their animal family and they are... an absolute adorable overload! According to the Auckland Zoo, who posted the video of the baby...
View ArticleWhy L.A. Is Better Than New York, Courtesy Of Moby | The Informer | Los...
We didn't host the Super Bowl. We don't even have an NFL team. The Tonight Show is leaving for New York. And The New York Times even had the nerve recently to claim that its tacos "can go mano a mano...
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A Colour Lover's Guide To Travel (INFORGRAPHIC)
Valentine's Day may have February all painted up in hues of reds, whites, and pinks, but take a look out your window and chances are you'll see something along the lines of pitch black nights, curtains...
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The World's Ultimate 'Ski-cations': Exploring the Coolest Winter Retreats
By Julia Dilworth, HotelsCombined.com Calling all powder hounds! The winter ski and board season is in full swing and if you haven't already, it's time to get a move on booking that mountain getaway....
View ArticleBest Airlines for Business Class
By Emma Sloley As airlines vie for the lucrative business of executive travelers, the quality of their premium offerings continues to climb to stratospheric heights. In compiling our list of the top 12...
View ArticleWestJet Mulls Baggage Fees As Canadian Dollar Falls, Air Fares Rise
A tumbling loonie and rising air fare have created something of a double whammy for Canadian airline passengers as of late, and now, more fees could be on the horizon. On Tuesday, WestJet announced it...
View ArticleWaimea Bay River Surfing: Proof That Hawaii Is The Happiest State, Even In...
What happens when you give Hawaii surfers a week of rain, a tractor, and a flooded river mouth? Apparently, a whole lot of epic. Periodically, during the rainy winter season on Oahu's north shore, the...
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5 Unforgettable Carmel Check-ins
Those people who still consider Carmel just a place for the 55+ crowd, think again. In just the span of a few short years, the famous town-by-the-sea has gone through a makeover nobody saw coming....
View ArticleNew 'Wingman' App Lets You Find Love (Or Casual Sex) On Any Flight In America
The mile-high club could have more members in the very near future. Wingman is a forthcoming app that "connects you with attractive people on your flight, all before you touch down." Similar to Tinder,...
View ArticleRed Light Secrets Museum Of Prostitution Opens In Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM (AP) — On any given evening, thousands of tourists stroll down the narrow canal-side streets of Amsterdam's famed Red Light District, gawking at ladies in lingerie who work behind windows,...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Slushy Corners, The Absolute Worst Part Of Winter
We kindly suggest that you listen to the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" theme song or another epic movie soundtrack while you read. We do not take this matter lightly. Dear Slushy Corners, Is that what we...
View ArticleJustin Bieber And Crew Reportedly Smoke Lots Of Pot, Harass Attendant On...
Justin Bieber and his father are apparently not well-behaved guests. NBC News reports that Bieber, his father and an entourage of 10 friends smoked a tremendous amount of marijuana and were abusive to...
View ArticleTyler Madoff's Family Settles With Tour Company After Son Was Swept Out To Sea
HONOLULU (AP) — A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a New York teenager swept out to sea during a Hawaii hiking and kayaking tour has been settled. Michael Madoff, the father of...
View Article24 Travel Truisms and Paradoxes
As a devoted and passionate traveler, some of my favorite words are: juxtaposition, serendipity, dépaysement, transition and perspective. Grandeur amidst hardship. Smiling faces emerging out of...
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21 Tips to Staying Safe Abroad
1. Keep the address to your accommodation. In both English and the native tongue written in both your phone's notes (or snap a photo) and in a little notebook (phone batteries die). Everyone in your...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt Right Now
For my recent birthday I gave myself a gift I'd wanted since I was five - no, not a pony, the Pyramids. I've always been obsessed with Ancient Egypt and although I've traveled the world, never went....
View ArticleDon't Worry, It's Okay To Be Jealous Of This Floating Classroom (VIDEO)
How many kids do you know that cheer and clap at the sight of their teachers? After just one glimpse of this video, it's obvious that the team of educators aboard this floating classroom are leaving a...
View Article5 Things You Should Never Wear in the Caribbean
It's the night before your Caribbean vacation and you're packed and ready to roll. But wait! Before you close that carry-on, make sure your luggage isn't harboring one of these fashion criminals....
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