As a cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile prompted cancellation of some domestic and international flights from New Zealand and Australia on Monday, authorities said flights could remain affected all week.
Most people haven’t thought about earth science since high school geography class; that is, until the world’s volcanoes began closing the skies and wreaking havoc on our global world. Here's a look at the ten most active volcanoes on Earth.
As the ash cloud moves away from Buenos Aires, some flights into and out of the Argentinian capital resume this afternoon.
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Residents of Buenos Aires woke up on Thursday to a thin dusting of ash coating their cars and lining their streets while volcanic ash closed the city's main airports for a second day.
Every spring, hundreds of thousands of devotees converge at the shrine of El Rocío in the province of Seville, southern Spain, to pay homage to the Virgin del Rocío during an annual pilgrimage that combines religious fervor and festive color.
The Netherlands' famous marijuana coffee shops are soon to become private clubs for Dutch citizens only.
Two wild Indian elephants insight panic in Mysore.
Three airlines have cancelled flights out of Argentina’s busiest airports Ezeiza and Aeroparque because of the ash cloud in the atmosphere from Chile’s Puyehue volcano which erupted this past weekend.
If you crave the solitude and serenity of an untouched paradise, here are 5 destinations that will truly match your wanderlust dreams. But get there quick, secrets like these can only last so long.
A new travel tips contest from iexplore.com offers weekly prizes and a grand prize trip to Morocco.
The fire in Arizona rages on with no end in site. Here's a look at the latest photos from the towns of Springerville and Eager where 8,000 residents have been forced to evacuate.
Everyday, more people are eschewing traditional lodging for a different travel experience. Find out which companies are linking up individuals for free or low-cost accommodation.
In cities taken over by Libyan rebels, artists are turning the ubiquitous propaganda images of Muammar Gaddafi into a weapon against him in the form of street art.
Along Arizona’s eastern border, a mammoth forest fire is raging uncontained as high winds and low humidity triggered a declaration of emergency. Here's a look at the dramatic photos of the Wallow Fire.
It looks like Iceland’s volcanoes aren’t the only ones stopping air traffic this year. Flights resumed in Argentina this afternoon, but experts warn that the volcano could cause more problems in the coming weeks.
Many candidates pen books to help raise their profile as a candidate. Others take up new issues or causes to be seen as more serious. Sarah Palin opts for a good old American road trip on her 'One Nation' bus tour of the country.
Want to leave the U.S. but just can't afford it this year? Maybe we can help with these 7 towns throughout the States with enough European flare to have you saying “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
This week, environmentalist, historic preservationists and others are marching in the steps of the 10,000 unionizing coal miners who fought on Blair Mountain for principles that would help shape today’s U.S. labor laws. They hope to save the site from becoming yet another barren, flat-topped strip mine.
Croatia's largest National Park and most popular tourist attraction still flies under the radar for most travelers. Here's a look at one of Europe's most stunning natural wonders.
Hailed as “the world’s biggest naked protest,” the World Naked Bike Ride is staging events in 70 cities and 20 countries across the globe this weekend.
Each June, nearly a hundred thousand people descend on a farm outside of Nashville, Tennessee for Bonnaroo, one of the world’s largest outdoor festivals.
The 67th Anniversary of this historic day gives visitors to Normandy another chance to remember and thank the Allied troops of WWII.
Stephanie Caprini travels from Chicago to a small salumeria shop in the outskirts of Vernoa in search of family.
New York City offers much to do including great bargains on summer outings.
WED is on Sunday June 5. Here's a look at some of the celebrations in the host country India and across the globe, as well as tips on how you can get involved.
Find out which metropolitan areas made the top five and which rounded out the bottom.
For over 2,500 years, China has celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival on the Fifth day of the Fifth lunar month. This year, that day is June 6th.
Do you know your world trivia well? Are you a huge donut fan? Each hour, Dunkin Donuts is tweeting out a new question in celebration of National Donut Day.
The saffron-robed Swami Ramdev, India's famous yoga guru, has pledged a hunger strike starting Saturday to protest against corruption. Here’s a look at the popular and controversial man who travels across India to teach and crusade.
