Karen Fredrickson

Tourists Visit the Demilitarized Zone of North and South Korea

The demilitarized zone (DMZ) in South Korea, somewhat misnamed with guards and soldiers all along it, has become a major tourist destination on both sides, North and South Korea.

Ellis Island to Reopen Monday

Ellis Island is set to reopen on Monday after being closed due to damage sustained during Superstorm Sandy.

Southwest Rated the Easiest Company to Deal With

Flying is stressful enough without having difficulty dealing with customer service, but Southwest has come out ahead of other airlines as the easiest company for travelers to deal with, according to an index released on Wednesday.

New York Airports Lack Amenities

Though the three major New York area airports have undergone some recent improvements, they still lag behind most other major U.S. airports in available amenities.

Alligator Snapping Turtle

The first alligator snapping turtle to be found in eastern Oregon was taken from the Prineville Reservoir before being killed by state wildlife officials.

Facebook Violence Warning

Facebook has involved itself in a discussion about violence and freedom of expression versus the issue of damaging content after allowing the posting of videos depicting decapitation, calling it free expression, only to later remove the same post.

Marijuana Poll

A new poll released Tuesday shows that Americans think marijuana should be legalized make up the majority.

Tax Season Delay

Among the many other problems resulting from the government shutdown, tax season has been delayed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced.

Haunted Sites to Visit for Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, now is a great time to check out some real-life haunted sites around the country.

Airlines Mishandle Wheelchairs of Disabled Passengers

People who use wheelchairs go through a similar process to any traveler checking their luggage, only their luggage is their main method of transportation, and often airlines return the chairs to their disabled travelers in broken, unusable condition.

Looking for a Vacation Home Stay?

For those in the market for a vacation home, there are two new online resources that can help streamline the process of finding the home and getting the best price.

iPad Announcement 2013

An Apple event being held in San Francisco today is expected to feature new versions of the popular iPad.

Orlando Airport Expansion

Orlando international airport has received approval for a $1.1 billion improvement project.

French Phone Calls Intercepted By NSA, According to Allegations

The National Security Administration (NSA) is facing new allegations about invasions of privacy.

Orbitz Introduces Loyalty Program

Orbitz, the popular online booking site, is launching a rewards program to encourage travelers to browse the site for hotel rooms with the same frequency they currently do to find flights.