Karen Fredrickson

World's Largest Cave Is Now Open to the Public

The Son Doong cave, at over 5.5 miles long and big enough to fit a 40-story skyscraper inside its walls, making it the world's largest cave, is being opened to the public for the first time.

Wine Flies for Free on Alaska Airlines

The wine regions of Oregon and Washington have grown significantly in the last 10 years, with the business bringing almost $3 billion to the Oregon state economy.

Cruise Lines Get Into Football As the Official Cruise Partner of the Saints

The past few years have seen cruise lines take a beating to their public images, as disasters like the Costa Concordia made headlines and caused people to rethink taking a cruise vacation, which has led to cruise lines trying many different themes, gimmicks and celebrities to get passengers to board the ships, and now they are adding the National Football League to that list.

Selena Gomez Dead?

Selena Gomez has become the latest victim of an Internet death hoax, with Global Associated News reporting that she died in a card accident, when in fact, she is alive and well.

Vermont Log Cabin: Hyde Home Owned By Grand Isle

Hyde Log Cabin in Vermont is one of the oldest log cabins in the country.

Paris 'Padlocks of Love' Threaten Pont des Arts Bridge

The Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris, known for people hanging padlocks on it to symbolize their love, then throwing the keys in the river below, is causing safety issues.

Iceland Airwaves Draw Music Fans for Festival

Iceland has a name that brings to mind cold and isolation, with only eight hours of daylight in November, but the Iceland Airwaves is an annual festival held in the country that draws music enthusiasts, such as artists, bands and DJs, as well as music fans, from around the world.

Airlines Charge a Fee to Return to Civility

Airlines are introducing a new fee, but one they hope that travelers will want to pay, which will allow travelers to enjoy amenities that were previously associated with flying.

Bathroom Video Games: Delaware Bar Has Unique Setup

The Starboard Bar in Dewey Beach, Delaware has a unique feature, with a hands-free video game system connected to the urinals.

Airbnb For Dogs: DogVacay Takes Care of Your Pet While You're Away

A new site if offering a service that helps dog owners find local and affordable pet-sitters when they are out of town.

Quadriplegic Man Riding 10,000 Miles to Patagonia, Argentina

Seth McBride is riding a hand cycle on a yearlong, 10,000-mile cycling trip from Portland, Oregon, to Patagonia, Argentina with his partner, Kelly Schwan, and he's quadriplegic.

Justin Bieber: Kicked Out of His Hotel

Justin Bieber is having a bad week, as he was kicked out of the hotel in Argentina he was staying in.

Cruise Ships to Be Diverted From Venice

A special commission approved a plan to divert cruise ships away the historic center of Venice by 2016.

Philippines Typhoon Devastates Country

Super Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the strongest storm ever, ran through the central Philippines of Friday leaving the area devastated.

Disneyland Hosts Grumpy Cat (VIDEO)

Grumpy Cat an Internet phenomenon, traveled to Disneyland on Tuesday, where the cat met Grumpy, the dwarf from "Snow White."