Tagged: climate-change

It's Going to Be A Bumpy Ride: The Effect of Global Climate Change on Airplane Turbulence

Here's an odd, and disturbing, bit of news. Scientists are predicting that as carbon dioxide levels rise, so will air turbulence for transatlantic flights. The bumpiness will…

10 Reasons to Visit London in the Spring

It's the time of year when the green and pleasant land becomes green and pleasant once more -- everything's bluebells, crocuses, daffodils and Easter bunnies -- this year, a royal…

Busted! How to Ensure Your Luggage Survives a Trip

One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The next, I was arguing with a useless box on wheels -- and dreading…

Fly Away to London with Peter Pan

This summer is a exciting one for the young at heart visiting London, especially those who count themselves fans of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the much-loved 1906 tale of the boy who…

9 Ways to See the Best of Chelsea's Art Scene

In the past decade, more than 250 galleries have moved onto the blocks spanning 20th to 29th streets between Tenth and Eleventh avenues in West Chelsea, further cementing the Big…

The Able Traveler: Access on a Budget

Is it really possible to travel on a budget when you need accessible services? Can wheelchair-users and slow walkers find those same great travel bargains that are available to their…

Celebrating Australia's Colonial Birthday -- with an Indigenous Twist

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.Today, January 26 is…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Iceland

Iceland suffered a sharp economic downturn in spring 2008. The country's bank loans had been too dependent on cheap foreign capital, which dried up after the "credit crunch" hit the…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Italy

In the vanguard of world tourism, Italy is always changing, but, like the city of Rome itself, the country remains eternal. Here are some of the latest developments. Rome Management…