Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Plane Lands In Philadelphia After An 'Unsubstantiated Threat' (VIDEO)
A plane flying from Ireland landed in Philadelphia unexpectedly after receiving an "unsubstantiated" threat, according to the Philadelphia police.
Good Samaritan Pays the Baggage Fee for a Traveler After His Credit Card is Declined at Tampa Airport
Having your credit card declined is an unpleasant experience, and having it declined at the airport just makes it worse, which a traveler at Tampa airport recently found out, however, after this recently happened to a Reddit user, he found someone had paid his bag fee.
Al Roker Oversleeps: Matt Lauer Sends A Tweet That Causes Followers to Think He Died
For the first time in 39 years, Al Roker overslept, causing him to miss his early morning show on the Weather Channel, "Waking Up With Al."
Cookie Monster I Love It: Iconic Sesame Street Character Performs a Pop Song (VIDEO)
Cookie Monster, the popular "Sesame Street" character, performed a cover of "I Love It" by Icona Pop.
Sinkhole Montreal: The Road Collapsed, Swallowing a Backhoe (VIDEO)
A sinkhole opened in Montreal at around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Guy and Ste-Catherine streets, swallowing a backhoe.
Nairobi Airport Fire: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Closed Indefinitely After Damage From Flames (VIDEO)
The airport in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, suffered from a fire on Wednesday, resulting in grounded flights and stranded travelers.
Alaskan Couple Gets Married In a River While Wearing Waders (VIDEO)
A couple in Alaska decided to have a unique wedding, getting married in the water rather than in a church.
JetBlue Announces the Addition of a First Class Cabin
JetBlue, an airline best known for transporting passengers along the same coast, such as from New York to Florida, is trying to gain a foothold in the wider travel market by adding a first class cabin.
Amber Alert on Phone: Carriers Allow the Alarms to Sound on iPhones and Other Smart Devices
The Amber Alert has come to the iPhone, and even a Do Not Disturb setting won't keep it quiet. The Amber Alert has come to the iPhone, and even a Do Not Disturb setting won't keep it quiet, according to MacWorld.
Google Street View Expands to the Airbus A380
Google Street View has once again expanded their purview, which now includes a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380.
Hyatt Atlanta Midtown Opens In Prime Walking District of Atlanta
Hyatt Hotels and Noble Investment Group have announced that they are opening a new hotel in Atlanta, the Hyatt Atlanta Midtown.
San Francisco Named Snobbiest City In America
A list of the snobbiest American cities has been released by Travel + Leisure, with San Francisco topping the list with the number one spot for snobbiest city in America.
Amsterdam Laws That Foreigner Travelers Should Know
People associate Amsterdam with participation in all kinds of illegal things, like drugs and prostitution, and the forbidden idea of freedom but few people are familiar with the actual laws.
Russian Anti-Gay Law May Be of Concern to Foreign Travelers
Russia recently enacted legislation limiting free speech, including "pro-homosexual propaganda."
Justin Bieber Dies In Car Accident?: Singer Becomes the Victim of an Internet Death Hoax
The celebrity death hoaxes just keep on coming, and the latest victim is Justin Bieber, who crashed his Ferrari, according to Twitter.
U.S. Embassies: Some Reopen While Other Closures Are Extended (VIDEO)
The day after one-third of U.S. diplomatic posts throughout the world were temporarily closed due to a "serious threat" of an attack from al Qaeda, the government has announced some longer closures.
BART Strike Averted In San Francisco - For Now
San Francisco received a temporary reprieve from the threatened strike by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employees, as Governor Jerry Brown ordered an inquiry into a labor contract dispute.
Scuba Diver Breaks Record By Staying Underwater for 5 Days With a TV for Entertainment
Jerry Hall made history on Thursday at 12:25 p.m. when he surfaced after spending five days underwater in South Holsten Lake in Bristol, Tennessee after breaking the record for "longest scuba dive in open fresh water."
Royal Caribbean Introduces the New Developments In the Upcoming Quantum Ship Line
Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where the company unveiled two important milestones in the development of the Quantum class of ships.
Venice Boardwalk Crash: Man Runs Over Pedestrians In Popular Southern California Spot (VIDEO)
A man drove his car onto the boardwalk in Venice, California, on Saturday evening. A man drove his car onto the boardwalk in Venice, California, on Saturday evening, according to CNN.
Delta Wins Leading Edge Award From Executive Travel Magazine
Delta Air Lines and the St. Regis hotel brand were among winners of the Leading Edge Awards for 2013, given out by Executive Travel magazine.
Rugby Player Races a Jet Plane and Wins (VIDEO)
Bryan Habana, a South African rugby player, raced a commercial jet in a video released this week. Bryan Habana, a South African rugby player, raced a commercial jet in a video released this week, according to FOX News.
Yellowstone Geyser Erupts For First Time In Over Eight Years (VIDEO)
The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted for the first time in over eight years.
Lumosity Brain: Game That Improves Neurological Function Comes to iPad and iPhone (VIDEO)
Lumosity is a web-based brain training game developed by a neuroscience research company that has achieved popularity on the Internet, but it's now available on the iPad and iPhone as a mobile app.
Beaufort, South Carolina is the Happiest Seaside Town
Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's happiest seaside town, according to Coastal Living. Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's happiest seaside town, according to Coastal Living.
Lake Lures 'Dirty Dancing' Fans: North Carolina Town Hosts Many Film Sets (VIDEO)
Lake Lure, North Carolina, is a familiar place to anyone who has seen "Dirty Dancing," and every August, the town pays homage to the classic film with the Dirty Dancing Festival.
Bribing a More Common Practice Among Airline Passengers Looking for a Better Seat
As airlines add fees, more desirable seats have become more expensive and more difficult to book, resulting in some passengers offering bribes for better seats.
United Airlines Employees Steal Luggage From Asiana Airlines Passengers (VIDEO)
In the chaos surrounding the crash of Asiana Flight 214, an employee of United Airlines and his fiancée allegedly stole luggage that they exchanged at Nordstrom's.
Historic Lighthouse for Sale: U.S. Government Auctions Off Tallest Light Station In Boston Harbor
For anyone interested in purchasing an historic lighthouse, the opportunity will be available for five more days as the U.S. government auctions off Graves Island Light Station, which is the tallest lighthouse in Boston Harbor.
Kristen Chenoweth: Actress Sings Spoof of Song 'Popular' Telling Weiner to 'Stop Acting Like a Big Old Whore' (VIDEO)
Kristen Chenoweth appeared on the "Tonight Show" and sang the song "Popular" from the hit Broadway musical "Wicked," a show made famous with Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the starring roles.
