Blog - Posts written by 'Robin'
Queen Beatrix Abdication
After 33 years on the Dutch throne, Queen Beatrix will abdicate on Tuesday, April 30. Heir to the throne is The Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander, the first born son of Queen Beatrix and Claus von Amsberg. Our webcams are pointed at some of the key locations in Amsterdam!
By Robin in Europe, Events
The London City Marathon is a long-distance running event, the world's largest marathon as of 2012 with 36,748 finishing the race, held in London, United Kingdom. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. Since 2010, the race has been sponsored by Virgin Money, as the Virgin London Marathon. Catch a glimpse of the runners as they pass one of our webcams in central London:
Watch the Northern Lights from Home
The Northern Lights, more properly known as the Aurora Borealis, have long enchanted people from all over the world. With their dazzling colors and otherworldly glow, they might look like magic, but the science behind them is well understood
By Robin in Europe, North America, General
The biggest awards show of the season is just hours away! Preparations are well underway in Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is shut down in front of the Dolby Theater as LA gets ready for its big closeup.
By Robin in North America, Events
Blizzard Takes Aim at Northeastern USA
A blizzard of possibly historic proportions is set to strike the Northeast, starting today and bringing up to 2 feet of snow and strong winds that could shut down densely populated cities such as Boston and New York City.
By Robin in North America
Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans
This sunday, the American Football Conference champion Baltimore Ravens and the National Football Conference champion San Francisco 49ers will square of in the 47th edition of the Super Bowl to decide who will be the next National Football Leag champion for the 2012 season.