Karen Fredrickson

Breaking Bad: Popular Television Show Brings Tourist Attention to Albuquerque (VIDEO)

The popularity of the teleivison show "Breaking Bad," set and filmed in Albuquerque, has brought attention to the New Mexico city, bringing in tourism dollars as the influx of fans go to visit the setting of the show.

Hungry Ghost Festival: Chinese Celebrate and Make Offering to Wandering Spirits

In August, Taoists and Buddhists believe the gates of hell are opened and the souls of the dead are free and allowed to roam the Earth, something they celebrate with the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Water-Skiing Wedding: Couple Follows Vows With Sports (VIDEO)

People have theme weddings all the time, though not many are like the wedding of Caylee Wasilenko and Cam Auge, who got married while water skiing.

Blacksmithing: An Old Trade That Has Seen a Renewed Interest As An Art (VIDEO)

Blacksmithing is an activity that most people don't think about very often, and when they do it's usually in the context of another time period, but for blacksmithing enthusiasts in Alabama, it's a regular part of life.

Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary: Milwaukee Festival Celebrates Motorcycle Culture

This weekend, motorcycle enthusiasts are celebrating the 110th anniversary of Harley Davidson with a festival in Milwaukee to mark the occasion.

Yosemite National Park: Fires in the Sierra Nevada Mountains Impact Travel Plans

Labor Day weekend has arrived and many people planned trips to places such as Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe, which they will now have to keep watch on before leaving as the area is being ravaged by wildfires.

Secret CIA Museum: Video Cameras Give the Public a Glimpse Inside (VIDEO)

A secret CIA museum that had been closed to the public recently allowed NBC to bring video cameras in.

World's Largest Super Yacht: Azzam Ousts Previous Record From Roman Abramovich

A new yacht, the Azzam, designed by engineers from the German shipbuilding company Lurssen, has taken over the title of the world's largest super yacht.

Disney In Africa: Zimbabwe Wants to Open an Africa Location of the Famous Theme Park

With successful theme parks in California, Florida and Paris, officials in Zimbabwe are hoping to open a "Disneyland in Africa."

Paris Running Tour: See the City While Maintaining a Fitness Regime

Many runners have difficulty maintaining their exercise regimen while traveling, but a running tour offered in Paris can solve this problem.

The Wave Utah/Arizona: Hikers Deaths Prompt Officials to Make Safety Changes (VIDEO)

The deaths of three hikers at the Wave this summer has prompted officials in Southern Utah to change the safety measures in order to prevent more tragedies.

Machu Picchu to Connect to 'Cradle of Gold' In Peru By Tramway

Choquequirao, known as the "cradle of gold" was once a destination of Incan royalty, and may soon become a tourist destination.

Potato Wrestling: Minnesota Town Celebrates the Spud With An Annual Festival (VIDEO)

In Barnesville, Minnesota, potatoes were the focus of a celebration this weekend, as they celebrated Potato Day.

Wolf Attack: Teenage Boy Attacked While Camping In Minnesota (VIDEO)

A teenage boy survived a wolf attack in northern Minnesota.

Sheraton New York Times Square Offers Promotional Deal to Guests Who Have Had Botox or Facelifts

The Sheraton New York Times Square is offering a deal to Botox users to celebrate the completion of the hotel's renovation