Articles by Karen Fredrickson
People In Cages at the Zoo While the Lions Look On? (VIDEO)
Lions living in the Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, have an unusual view of visitors.
Japan Typhoon: Man-yi Brings Heavy Rain and Winds to Area Damaged By Tsunami (VIDEO)
A typhoon hit Japan on Monday morning. A typhoon hit Japan on Monday morning, according to FOX News. The storm that is being called Man-yi brought heavy rains with officials warning of floods and strong winds.
Hotel Exchanges Porn for Contemporary Video Art
A Scandinavian hotel chain has removed pornography from the hotels and replaced it with contemporary art
Aircraft Near Misses Increase More Than Double
The number of aircraft to suffer near misses more than doubled last year, though U.S. aviation officials have tied the increase in near misses to new systems that report mistakes that would not have been caught previously.
Graceland Voted Best Iconic American Attraction
Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, the King, was voted the Best Iconic American Attraction. Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, the King, was voted the Best Iconic American Attraction, according to USA Today.
Flight 666 to HEL on Friday the 13th
On Friday the 13th, one airline is taking measure of the superstition of passengers as they fly on flight 666 to HEL, the airport code for Helsinki.
Seaside Fire: New Jersey Boardwalk Is Hit Again (VIDEO)
As if going through Superstorm Sandy wasn't bad enough, the Jersey shore has suffered a fire. As if going through Superstorm Sandy wasn't bad enough, the Jersey shore has suffered a fire, according to the Associated Press.
Karijini National Park, Australia: Indigenous People Win Rights to Their Land In Great Hiking Destination (VIDEO)
Karijini National Park in Western Australia is one of the oldest landscapes on the planet and contains large iron ores.
Las Vegas Speakeasy Opens on the Strip
The Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, which is located high above the Las Vegas Strip, brings guests back to the 1930's era of Prohibition, with the twist that the theme is the 1930s in Shanghai.
Travel to Europe and Other Parts of the World With Archaeologists
Few U.S. companies hire professors and experts as tour guides without accompanying the expertise with huge costs for travelers, however, the tradition of educational tours that are still affordable is still active in Great Britain.
Frog Rocket Launch: NASA's Moon Launch Sends More Than They Planned (VIDEO)
When NASA blasted their latest rocket into space last Friday, they had an unexpected accompanying launch, as a nearby frog was launched at the same time.
Invisible Skyscraper to Be Built In South Korea (VIDEO)
The South Korean government has granted approval for construction to begin on the world's first invisible skyscraper.
Canyonlands National Park, Utah: New Restrictions on Catholes & How to Deal With Human Waste
Canyonlands National Park in Utah has changed their policy for how campers deal with their personal waste.
Cruises: Poll Reveals Most Travelers Don't Want Smoking
A poll taken by Cruise Critic found that more than half of the people who take cruises feel that smoking should be banned from balconies, while under a quarter of respondents believe that smoking should be banned everywhere.
Westboro Baptist: Vince Gill Confronts Protestors, Calling One a 'Dipsh*t' (VIDEO)
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, a group known for the vitriol they direct at any group they deem immoral in some way, showed up at Vince Gill's concert in Kansas City on Sunday, causing the country singer to confront them.
Ann Curry: Matt Lauer 'Disappointed' With Media Treatment After Firing
Matt Lauer said working at the "Today" show after Ann Curry was fired in a very public manner, was "disappointing" for him.
Donald Trump to Open Hotel In Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, unveiled plans to open a hotel in the historic Old Post Office Pavilion in Washington, D.C. during a press conference.
Hotels Offering Groceries Instead of Room Service
Many hotels across the country are offering guests the option of leaving room service behind in favor of having groceries or ready-to-make meals delivered to your room.
Cruise to Feature Mass Same-Sex Commitment Ceremony
A leading national cruise line announced plans on Monday for an upcoming theme cruise in the Caribbean that will feature a mass commitment ceremony for same-sex couples.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Actress Cuts Off School Bus While Riding a Vespa With Her Daughter (VIDEO)
Gwyneth Paltrow was caught on video cutting off a school bus on her Vespa. Gwyneth Paltrow was caught on video cutting off a school bus on her Vespa, according to TMZ, who have posted the video on their website.
Airline Adds Nannies During Flights (VIDEO)
Etihad Airways will soon have a fleet of nannies available to attend to children on flights. Etihad Airways will soon have a fleet of nannies available to attend to children on flights, according to the Associated Foreign Press.
Zipcar Adds Hybrid Plug-Ins to New York Fleet
Twenty new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrids have been added to the Zipcar New York fleet at Edison ParkFast locations throughout New York City.
Iowa Gun Permits Blind People Who Can't Drive to Carry Firearms In Public
Iowa is granting gun permits to legally and completely blind people, allowing them to acquire or carry guns in public.
Tennessee Hotel Owner Loses Law Suit Over Claims That It is the "Dirtiest Hotel" In America
Including a hotel on the "2011 Dirtiest Hotels" list doesn't rise to the level of defamation, according to a ruling by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Disney and Universal Compete to Attract Visitors With Themed Areas
Park operators at Universal Studios are happy with the profit from their investment in "The Simpsons," a ride in the newly opened Springfield area in the Florida park.
Kentucky Bourbon is a Growing Attraction for Travelers (VIDEO)
Kentucky bourbon is a billion-dollar business and the drink generated $4.5 billion in retail sales last year.
Travel Warning for Lebanon and Turkey Issued by U.S. State Department
A travel warning has been issued by the U.S. State Department against traveling to Lebanon and Turkey due to the possibility of attacks against U.S. citizens.
Carnival Cruise Lines To Reduce Air Pollution Over the Next Three Years
Carnival Corporation announced on Thursday that the cruise ship company would install equipment costing $180 million to reduce air pollution over the next three years from 32 diesel-powered ships.
Jet Lag Cure?: Scientists May Soon Have One Available at Pharmacies
Scientists may soon develop a pill that allows those who make a stop at the pharmacy before vacation to fight jet lag.
What Happens to Frequent Flier Miles on Death?: It Depends on the Airline
Many people worry about their frequent flier miles, such as how to maximize them and avoiding blackout dates, but something far fewer people think about is what happens to someone's miles after they pass away.
