Articles by Karen Fredrickson
U.K. Train Station Adds Guided Paths to Assist Visually-Impaired Passengers
The U.K. is outfitting its rail travel to be more friendly to passengers with disabilities, installing a guided path for blind or partially sighted passengers in their busiest interchange station, Clapham Junction, which has been promoted by the managing director, who made the walk blindfolded with a guide dog to draw attention to the new addition to the station.
MIA Vietnam War Vet Found?: New Documentary May Identify Man Who Has Been Missing For 44 Years (VIDEO)
A U.S. Army veteran who went missing during Vietnam and has been listed as M.I.A. since may have been found living in Vietnam, according to a new documentary.
Napa Valley Wine Train Provides Unique View of Vineyards While Showcasing Area Vintners (VIDEO)
Napa Valley is known for its wine and vineyards, which have evolved into a major tourist attraction and there are many ways to see the area, one of the best ways being the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Opens in Glasgow City Center
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Scotland has opened a new Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Glasgow city center.
Ponytail Stunt Death: Man Dies Zip Lining In India Trying to Break World Record (VIDEO)
Indian stuntman Sailendra Nath Roy, 49, died Sunday while zip lining across a deep gorge by his ponytail, though not from anything resulting from the dangerous stunt.
Nigeria Massacre 2013: Over 200 People Reportedly Killed By Soldiers
A massacre has occurred in Baga, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 200 civilians. A massacre has occurred in Baga, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 200 civilians.
Unexpected Travel Dangers: Ways to Prevent Illness When Abroad
Traveling is an exciting new experience, and in all the excitement about seeing a new place and having a new experience, many people forget some of the less obvious dangers.
Earth Permanently Deformed: Scientists Discover Cracks In Planet's Crust will Remain
Scientists have found that earthquakes can permanently crack the Earth and have caused the crust in northern Chile to crack permanently.
Knob Creek Gun Range and Campground Is Featured In a New Show, 'Guntucky' on CMT
The family-run Knob Creek Gun Range and campground has been famous among gun lovers for a long time and now, with a new reality-television show on CMT, "Guntucky," the Sumner family is getting a national platform.
InstaSite, New Mobile App By Bookt, Lets Users Find Vacation Rentals
InstaSites, a mobile, social and global web program app that helps travelers find vacation rentals was launched by Bookt LLC, a company that works in developing cloud-based lodging technology.
Cheerleader 'Too Chunky': CBS Blogger Criticizes OKC Dancer for Her Weight, Says She Could Use Some 'Tightening Up'
A blogger for CBS Houston criticized a cheerleader for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a headline asking, "Is This Girl 'Too Chunky' To Be a Cheerleader?" and wear the uniform, prompting anger from readers, who responded by posting comments supporting the cheerleader and criticizing the author of the article.
Puget Sound Cruise Debuted By American Cruise Lines
A new cruise itinerary in Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands is being introduced to the 2013 American Spirit schedule by American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company.
Palin Nerd Prom: Former Alaska Governor Criticizes White House Correspondents Dinner
The annual White House Correspondents Dinner, which brings the members of the media and Hollywood out in Washington, D.C. was held on Sunday, prompting a negative outburst from former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who wasn't invited.
Aniston Prenup: Actress Won't Sign Marital Agreement BeforeTying Knot with Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston has decided against a pre-nuptial agreement for her upcoming wedding to actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux.
JetBlue Launches Non-Stop Service From New York to Albuquerque
JetBlue Airways has launched a non-stop service from New York to Albuquerque. JetBlue Airways has launched a non-stop service from New York to Albuquerque.
Swedish Hotel, Gorvalns Slott, Wins World Travel Award
Gorvalns Slott is a manor house designer-boutique hotel located near Stockholm, Sweden that has been carefully designed by the owners to ensure guests relax and enjoy the environment, cuisine and beverages and has recently won a World Travel Award.
Southwest Airlines to Implement 'No Show' Policy Next Month
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it is changing it's policy and will now begin a new "no show" policy where fliers will forfeit their fares if they fail to show up for a flight.
Best Places to Ride Your Bike In NYC
The nice, warmer weather is finally, sort-of, almost here, and the New York City bike-sharing program by Citi Bike is officially starting next month, so it seems like a good time to discuss where to ride your bike.
Ryanair Set to Expand Reserved Seating Service
Regional airline Ryanair has announced an extension of its reserved seating service, expanding from six rows to eight rows, with the addition of rows 32 and 33, allowing more passengers to choose to take advantage of the option to reserve their preferred seat.
Jessica Alba Double Corset: Actress Losses Baby Weight Using 'Brutal' Tactic
Jessica Alba used an unconventional method to get back to her pre-baby weight after giving birth to her second daughter, Haven, wearing a double corset that made her sweat.
U.K. Named Top Travel Destination for Safety and Security
Safety and security are the most important things to travelers, according to a new survey conducted by CNN International, which found the U.K. scoring high as a destination thought to be both safe and secure.
Channing Tatum in Talks to Star in 'Guys and Dolls' With Joseph Gordon-Levitt (VIDEO)
Joseph Gordon Levitt and Channing Tatum are two actors that are not strangers to singing and dancing, so it doesn't come as a huge surprise that the two actors are in talks to star in "Guys and Dolls," a film version of the classic Broadway musical.
Edward Norton Fight: Paparazzo Alleges Harassment While Actor's Reps Won't Talk About Fight
Edward Norton, 43, an actor best known, perhaps ironically, for his role in "Fight Club," was allegedly involved in an altercation with a paparazzo in New York City on Tuesday.
1920s Paris Theater Reopens: Louxor Cinema Finishes Restoration
The Louxor cinema, a theater that looks like it was at home in the roaring 1920s of Paris, has reopened as part of a restoration project taken on by the city.
Sorority Girl Email: Student Resigns as Delta Gamma President After Offensive, Expletive-Filled Letter (READ IT)
A sorority girl went off the rails last week when she sent an e-mail out to the members of her chapter, chastising them for poor behavior in an expletive ridden e-mail.
DoubleTree by Hilton Launches in Australia With 3 New Hotels
Hilton Worldwide is expanding its DoubleTree by Hilton hotel brand to Australia, where it plans to rebrand four hotels in the Northern Territory when they open on May 1.
Harry Potter Attraction Comes to Universal Studios with Hogwarts Castle
Harry Potter is moving to Los Angeles where the popular wizard will be the star of a new attraction at Universal Studios.
Lunar Eclipse Thursday: Watch the Live Broadcast as Moon Passes Through Earth's Shadow
A lunar eclipse will occur on Thursday as the full moon passes through Earth's shadow. A lunar eclipse will occur on Thursday as the full moon passes through Earth's shadow.
Baby Sold on Facebook: Grandfather Sells Grandson for Less Than $15,000 (VIDEO)
A newborn baby was sold on Facebook by his grandfather for 800,000 rupees, or about $14,800. A newborn baby was sold on Facebook by his grandfather for 800,000 rupees, or about $14,800.
20,000 Students Sue California For Not Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers
California is facing a rather large lawsuit as 20,000 students plan to sue the state because they claim they didn't get adequate English language instruction, according to a lawsuit filed against the state and education workers on Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).