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Megabus Drives North of the Border with More Canadian Routes and $10 Tickets

JetSetCD — 2011-04-06T14:19:09-05:00

We love a good budget bus sale, especially when the starting price is $0.01. Sadly this isn't one of those practically-free blowouts, but Megabus has cut rates on their international routes to Canada and routes in Canada down to $10.

Want to head north when the weather warms up? Here's the deal: Megabus has 10,000 seats for $10 on each of its routes between Toronto and Montreal, and between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario and Buffalo, NY. The dates for the discounted seats are between April 20 and June 23—perfect for a little weekend trip to keep things interesting before summer vacation hits.

Washington: Washington's Cherry Blossoms Will Be Blooming from March 26 to April 10

kjb — 2011-03-16T12:03:22-05:00

The nation’s capital is busy as always, dealing with budgets, politics, and assorted crises. However, at the end of the month, residents, visitors, and even politicians will take some time to stop and smell the roses—or at least the cherry blossoms.

Scientists and horticulturists working for Uncle Sam have tallied the numbers and computed the statistics, and they think they know when the pink and white cherry blossoms are ready to bloom this season in Washington, DC. The big day is supposedly March 29, as this is when the blooms will start looking their best. The time period will continue through April 3, but we all know that Mother Nature can play tricks—so plan accordingly.

Spargel: It's What's for Dinner in Germany. But What is It?

JetSetCD — 2010-06-09T13:20:49-05:00

There's a food revolution happening right now in Germany, and although it is almost over with the beginning of summer, the good news is that it returns every year with the ripening of German asparagus, called Spargel. This revolution sees Germans ditch the sausage and heavier entrees for a month of asparagus-focused meals, most popularly serving the white asparagus with hollandaise sauce and roasted potatoes.

Spargelzeit (Spargel time) is a return to fresh vegetables and pastoral charm, which remains true since the great bulk of Germany's asparagus supply comes right from the local farmers.

So what's the difference between white and green asparagus, and why all the fuss? Well, although it's true that the US is used to wimpy green stalks, the white stuff is like super-powered asparagus. Grown under dirt to stop it from photosynthesizing, white asparagus is stronger when raw and far more tender when cooked. It's like the difference between a sirloin steak and filet mignon. Plus, it holds up well on its own as an entree.

The Top Five Places to See Cherry Blossoms...Other Than Washington DC

Jennifer Kester — 2010-03-24T10:43:32-05:00

Cherry blossoms in Japan.

Spring is here, and a lovely sign of its arrival is the blooming of cherry blossoms all over the world. The most well-known stateside spot to see the pretty pale pink and white flowers is Washington, D.C., which will have its annual Cherry Blossom Festival soon—from March 27 to April 11. But you don't have to battle crowds at the capital to see clusters of pink-flowered trees.

Check out the The Top 5 Cities (Other Than D.C.) Where You See Cherry Blossoms, after the jump!

Jetblue Throws an Airfare Sample Sale with Flights from $29

JetSetCD — 2010-03-23T13:45:10-05:00

When we went looking for Jetblue's "Cheeps" deals on Twitter this morning, we didn't see any! Where were the sale airfares that they promise to deliver every Tuesday then? Well, it turns out that they're having another big airfare "sample sale," with almost all routes on sale for the next few months, but only on sale for today and tomorrow.

They've done a sample sale before, but this time it's different—they're also displaying how many Trueblue points you can redeem for the flights, and those are discounted too. All one-way flights are between $29-$149 or, if you choose to redeem your points, are between 5,000 and 11,100.

The sale page itself is nicely laid out, so that our eyes are darting between the JFK-St. Maarten flights for $129 each way and the JFK-Chicago flights for $69 each way. Decisions, decisions! Just like a real sample sale, both might be too good to pass up.

Related Stories:
· 2-Day Sample Sale [Jetblue]
· All About the Revamped TrueBlue Program [Jaunted]
· Airfare Sales [Jaunted]

[Photo: Jetblue]

Chase Tornados Like a Pro With These Three Tour Companies

kjb — 2010-03-23T09:41:38-05:00

Parts of the US have been getting a taste of better weather, but with warmer conditions also comes some turbulent stuff. Within the next few months there are going to be some funnel clouds forming around the nation, and there are several groups that want to see these tornados in person. However, instead of heading for the storm cellar, these groups want you to come along. We’ve rounded up three solid picks if you want to spend an afternoon running for your life.

· Storm Chasing Adventure Tours
These guys are ready, willing, and able to help you and your crew hunt for the worst storms in Tornado Alley. You’ll be loaded into an SUV and will head out across parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and many other states in search of weather gone wild. Tours will set you back $2,600, and include 6 nights of accommodations since you’ll be on the chase for an entire week. Right now they are offering a $300 discount on their remaining spots for the 2010 season, and there’s still spots left in May and June. If their pictures are any indication of what you might experience with them, then you’ll be in good hands if you’re looking for some adventure.

Washington: Will DC's Cherry Trees Blossom in Time for Their Own Festival?

kjb — 2010-03-11T08:30:03-05:00

If the pockets of warmer weather around the country have been infiltrating your neighborhood, you’re probably starting to think about spring. The folks in Washington, DC are thinking the same and already have Mother Nature on speed dial as they try their best to predict when those cherry blossoms will do their thing.

There’s been loads of snow in DC this winter, but despite all the harsh weather, experts are predicting that the cherry trees will be back to put on a show in only a few more weeks. The National Park Service is thinking that things will start on March 31, but the peak blooming should be between April 3 and April 8. That’s pretty good as the official festival is set to run from March 27 through April 11 this year.