Articles by Karen Fredrickson
World Trade Center Museum Will Charge a Fee of $20-$25 When It Opens In 2014
The World Trade Center is going to charge an admission fee of between $20 and $25 when the site opens next year.
Adam Sandler Dead? The Actor Becomes the Victim of Yet Another Celebrity Death Hoax
Adam Sandler has died yet again, according to the web site Global Associated News, a site known for perpetrating celebrity death hoaxes.
Frontier Fort Found: Archaeologists Discover the Location of a 234 Year Old Revolutionary War Site
Archaeologists have found the location of Carr's Fort, more than 234 years after the British forced captured Savannah, forcing British loyalists to retreat to the small fort on a frontiersman's cattle farm.
Justin Bieber Attacked: Crazed Fan Rushes the Singer Onstage in Dubai (VIDEO)
A crazed fan attacked Justin Bieber on Sunday when the fan stormed onstage and grabbed the singer from behind during a concert performance in Dubai.
Talladega Pileup: The Ballad of Busch and Kahne As a 16-Car Wreck Strikes the NASCAR Superspeedway (VIDEO)
A massive car wreck occurred at Talladega when Kyle Busch hit the back of Kasey Kahne's car, causing a 16-car pile-up on the Superspeedway on Sunday.
Travel Trips: How to Solve Problems That Come Up When You're Away From Home
Smartertravel.com has Smart trips you can use when traveling to expedite your trip or fix those annoying and unexpected problems that come up.
Keira Knightley Weds Rocker James Righton In the South of France on Saturday
Actress Keira Knightley married singer James Righton, in the south of France just before noon on Saturday.
Paris on Wheels: See the City Lights on the Fat Tire Bike Tour By Night
Seeing bicycle by Paris is almost perfect and one of the best ways to see Paris by bicycle is with the American-owned Fat Tire Bike Tour Company.
Avoid Excess Baggage Charges: Jib.li Is a New App That Matches Travelers With Extra Luggage to Others With Unused Allowances
A new app helps travelers that have extra luggage match up with travelers that have unused luggage allowances to help passengers avoid excess baggage charges.
Literary Tour of Dickensian London: Explore the Famous Sites of Charles Dickens and His Novels
London is a city famous for its literary talent and today, the homes-turned-museums of many of them are available for travelers to visit, among them is Charles Dickens, known for his novels from "A Tale of Two Cities" to "A Christmas Carol."
Best Trips In Africa: Enjoy Safaris and the Nature and Wildlife In National Parks
Africa is a place that seems very exotic to most travelers, and in National Geographic's Best Trips of 2013, they featured some destinations in Africa that have great adventure possibilities, though they are not necessarily the most well-known countries on the African continent
Air Traffic Controllers May Be Required to Replace Trained Meteorologists In Monitoring the Weather at Airports
A new proposal from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would shift the responsibility of monitoring the skies at airports from meteorological professionals to air traffic controllers.
Zipcar Expands to Airports, Providing Travelers an Alternative to Traditional Car Rentals
Zipcar, the popular car-sharing service, announced on Thursday that it's expanding its operations to include many major airports, bringing new transportation options to travelers and an alternative to a traditional car rental.
Carnivore Death Cave: Scientists Found Remains That Belong to Meat-Eating Animals That May Be 10 Million Years Old
Scientists believe that the remains found in a cave, which has become known as the carnivore death cave, resulted from the animals being lured into the cave, where they became trapped millions of years ago.
Disney Pulls Out of Bangladesh After Multiple Fatal Accidents Involving Factory Workers Resulted In Over 500 Deaths
The Walt Disney Company has ceased production in Bangladesh factories after a string of fatal accidents occurred in the factories where Disney products are manufactured.
Boingo Wireless Announces 1,400 Additional Hotspots In Europe
Boingo Wireless has announced a partnership with GOWEX, a wireless provider that will give customers access to 1,400 additional hotspots in Europe.
Spirit Airlines Introducing New Ultra-Low Fare Service and New Summer Seasonal Routes
Spirit Airlines is starting an ultra-low fare service of nine of their new non-stop routes and resume seasonal summer routes.
Los Angeles International Airport Set To Expand With $4.8 Billion Project
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is planning to make some major changes after receiving approval from the City Council.
Smithsonian Museum Institutes Closures To Save Money After Budget Cuts From Sequestration
The Smithsonian Museum is a victim of the recent budget cuts caused by the sequestration. The Smithsonian Museum is a victim of the recent budget cuts caused by the sequestration.
Delta Air Lines Increases CEO Pay By 42 Percent
Airlines have high prices and are often in the news for the financial struggles the companies face in making a profit with the high costs of fuel, so it is surprising to hear that Delta Air Lines has increased the pay for the CEO.
Trails Damage Repaired: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hiking Areas Reopened
Two hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains have been reopened after being closed since 2011 due to hurricane damage.
Beyonce Demands: Diva's Rider Includes $900 Straws and Red Toilet Paper
Singers and crazy demands go together like the strawberries and cream some of them demand, and now Beyoncé is joining the list with her own set of outrageous requests for her Mrs. Carter world tour.
Best Luggage To Buy For the Lightest Travel Experience
Luggage is a big decision when traveling and the weight of dragging everything around should be considered.
Australian Wine: The Government Is Teaming Up With Vineyards To Promote Food Tourism
Tourism Australia is teaming up with the countries top wineries to form a major new national partnership aiming to raise the profile of Australia as a top wine tourism destination.
London Stansted Airport Adds 'Smart Access' Technology To Improve Traffic Flow And Convenience
London is a city with many airports, including three major ones, and now London Stansted is about to apply advanced technology by adding "Smart Access" to increase traffic flow and convenience for passengers.
Great Britain Has New Tourism Strategy: They Aim to Increase Overseas Visitors by 40 Million
The British government and the travel industry are forming a partnership with key public and private sector bodies to unite behind a long-term ambition for growth, with the goal of seeing overseas visitors increase to 40 million by 2020.
DB Cooper Parachute Packer Found Dead In Washington State
The man who packed the parachutes that D.B. Cooper used in his now infamous jump from an airplane more than 40 years ago has been identified as the victim of a homicide by authorities in Washington State.
Tiny 'Alien' Skeleton Puzzles Scientists: Could It Be Extraterrestrial? (VIDEO)
A tiny alien-like skeleton with a somewhat squashed head was found in the Atacama Desert of Chile a decade ago, creating an interesting medical mystery that scientists have puzzled over to determine the origins of the mummified skeleton.
Best Places to Take a Coastal Road Trip
Everyone loves a good road trip, with the obligatory road trip mix, or playlist now, I guess and while there are millions of paved roads running around the world, but not all of them have equally breathtaking scenery, making a road trip a must so US News & World Report released a list of the best places to take a road trip.
Food Tours: A Great Way to Taste Different Dishes When You Travel
Food is an important part of traveling and when traveling to a new area where you're unfamiliar with the local and traditional foods, or you just don't know the best places to find them, a great solution is to take a food tour.
