Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Lincoln's Birthplace: A National Park and Popular Family Vacation Destination (VIDEO)
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is an especially beloved national park, celebrating on of the most important presidents in the country's history, and a memorable place to visit.
Social Media Sites to Use for Your Travel Plans
A new category of social media web sites is devoted to connecting travelers to their friends. A new category of social media web sites is devoted to connecting travelers to their friends, according to NBC News.
Outback Marathon: Traveling Fit Aims to Bring Runners Who Love to Travel Around the World
Runners from around the world congregated at Uluru in Australia to participate in the Outback Marathon.
Fatpacking: A Modern "Fat Camp' to Help Participants Lose Weight and Get Fit While on Vacation
There is a new type of fitness travel vacation, known a "fitpacking," which aims to help travelers kick start a healthy lifestyle
Marriott Launches Mobile App to Attract Millennials
Marriott International is debuting mobile gaming in an attempt to attract Millennials. Marriott International is debuting mobile gaming in an attempt to attract Millennials, according to USA Today.
Neanderthals: Archaeologists Find Specialized Bone Tools, Changing Perception of Distant Cousin of Humans
Specialized bone tools, made by Neanderthals, have been found by researchers, suggesting they were more advanced than previously thought.
Egypt: More Clashes Result In Death In Cairo (VIDEO)
Clashes broke out in Egypt again on Tuesday. Clashes broke out in Egypt again on Tuesday, according to CNN. The fighting was between supporters of the deposed president of Egypt, Mohamed Morsy and people opposed to his rule.
Gwyneth Paltrow Author: Entourage and Bodyguard Pose a Problem to Fellow Writers at Event (VIDEO)
Gwyneth Paltrow caused quite a stir at an author's night event in East Hampton, New York, prompting author Christina Oxenberg to write a blog post about her experience.
Boy Finds Huge Diamond in Arkansas Park
A trip to an Arkansas park became especially memorable for one family this summer when their son found a "massive diamond" at the park.
Waterloo Station to Become Art Gallery
Waterloo Station, the busiest station in London, will be the destination for a special photography collection exhibition this week.
Two Deaths Result from the Dismantling of the "Love Boat" Ship From the Popular Television Series
Two people died over the weekend after being exposed to toxic gases during the dismantling process of the ship once used as a set for the television show "The Love Boat," according to the company that recently bought the ship.
Greyhound Buses Has BLUE, An Onboard Infotainment System
Greyhound, the largest bus transportation company with intercity service has announced BLUE, an onboard entertainment system that was developed in partnership with Lufthansa Systems for use on personal electronic devices.
Elon Musk Hyperloop: More Details on the Futuristic Mode of Transportation
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind the Hyperloop, a concept for high-speed travel, has described a plan laid out by John Gardi as the "closest guess."
Beauty Supplies Cause Federal Response at JFK Airport
A strange odor emanating from a package at JFK Airport's post office caused two customs agents to report the package to authorities, causing police and federal agents to respond, according to officials.
1912 Eighth Grade Exam: Questions Stump People on the Street (VIDEO)
An eighth grade exam from 1912 containing questions in the subjects of spelling, reading, math, grammar, geography, physiology, government and history from the Bullitt County schools in Kentucky is proving difficult for many.
Passenger Attacks Other Passengers and Crew With Ice Cream and Then Assaults Them
A passenger on board a Transaero flight from Moscow to Miami last week faces up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly assaulted flight attendants as well as fellow passengers.
Kristen Stewart Dies In Jet-Ski Accident?: Actress Faces Internet Death Hoax and Reports of a New Relationship (VIDEO)
Actress Kristen Stewart, best known for her role in the "Twilight" series, is the latest victim of the celebrity death hoax craze, as a web site is reporting the Stewart died in a Jet-Ski accident in Turks and Caicos on Monday.
NYPD Stop and Frisk: Judge Orders Monitor for Policy That Resulted In 'Fourth Amendment Violations' Based on Race
An independent Monitor has been appointed by a federal judge to oversee the New York Police Department's stop and frisk policy
World's First Twitter-Themed Hotel In Spain (VIDEO)
A new hotel in Majorca, Spain, has been anointed the first Twitter hotel. A new hotel in Majorca, Spain, has been anointed the first Twitter hotel, according to the Daily News.
Plastic Surgery Recovery Package at NYC Hotel for Those In the Know (VIDEO)
A luxury hotel in New York City is offering a plastic surgery recovery package, though it isn't an option listed in the brochure.
Hashima Island: 'Skyfall' Filming Location Offers Tours
An island off the coast of Japan, which served as the inspiration for the deserted hideout of the villain Raoul Silva in the most recent James Bond Film, "Skyfall," is actually called Hashima Island, and offers tours that depart from Nagasaki.
Lobster Shell Disease: New England Waters Show An Increase In Diseased Specimens
The lobster industry has suffered from a disease that causes the shellfish to become unattractive, in some cases to the point of being unmarketable, for many years and the disease is making a comeback this year, creeping its way north to Maine.
New York Tourism Report Calls City 'A Model for Success'
The first-ever official report on New York City's tourism industry has been released. The first-ever official report on New York City's tourism industry has been released, according to a press release from BreakingTravelNews.
Water Menu Introduced With Sommelier Featuring Bottles From $8 to $20
Sometimes bottled water is expensive, and it's often imported from all over the world, including such far-flung places as Fiji, and now a restaurant in Los Angeles is taking bottled water to new levels.
Katherine Heigl: Actress Expresses Interest In Returning to TV
Katherine Heigl, who is best known for her role as Izzie Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy" is interested in returning to television.
Jetpacks In Hawaii Cause Concern For Many (VIDEO)
For many people, there is a felling of "we were promised jetpacks" from our childhood, where there is a memory of being in school and learning about the future and the futuristic accouterments that would accompany it, jetpacks among them, and now, for people in Hawaii, they are available, though they are causing problems for some.
Turkish Airlines: Two Crew Members Kidnapped at Gun Point
Gunmen kidnapped two members of a Turkish Airlines crew on Friday while the plane was parked in the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
Man Finds Maggots on His Sandwich at the Atlanta Airport
A traveler found maggots on his sandwich at the Atlanta airport. A traveler found maggots on his sandwich at the Atlanta airport, according to USA Today.
Zanzibar: Two Women Attacked With Acid While Volunteer Teaching in Africa
Two British women were injured in an acid attack on the east African island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, local police said.
Bull Run Comes to the U.S. (VIDEO)
For those who have always wanted to participate in the run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, but haven't had an opportunity to take the trip, now in your chance to run with the bulls in America, as two Americans have arranged to have bull runs in 10 cities around the United States.
