Articles by 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. A teenage boy survived a wolf attack in northern Minnesota, according to FOX News. Noah Graham, 16, was camping on Lake Winnibigoshish with friends when the attack occurred.
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
World's Biggest Tomato Fight Hosted By Town In Spain (VIDEO)
The "Tomatina" festival is Spain, an hour-long street bash inspired by a food fight, charged participants an entry fee for the first time.
Travelettes: An Online Magazine to Inspire Women to Travel
Travelettes is an online magazine that hopes to inspire a new generation of female globetrotters. Travelettes is an online magazine that hopes to inspire a new generation of female globetrotters, according to NBC News.
Cockfighting: A Way of Life In the Philippines (VIDEO)
Cockfighting is a way of life in the Philippines. Cockfighting is a way of life in the Philippines, according to NBC News. It has been around for hundreds of years, preceding the first arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines.
Egypt: Tourism Industry In Economic Decline Due to Political Unrest
Two years of political unrest in Egypt has left the country in a precarious position in regard to their tourism industry.
ConAgra Recall: Cookie Dough May Contain Peanut Butter
ConAgra Foods is recalling some Kroger chocolate chip cookie dough packages due to possible reactions to peanut allergies.
Marlin Jumps In Boat of Florida Fisherman (VIDEO)
A 350-pound marlin jumped into a fisherman's boat on Thursday, surprising the crew. A 350-pound marlin jumped into a fisherman's boat on Thursday, surprising the crew, according to NBC Miami.
Family Sells Everything to Travel to All 50 States (VIDEO)
A family from West Palm Beach, Florida, spent nine months planning a trip to visit all 50 states, including selling their home and belongings.
University Orders Bulletproof Whiteboards (VIDEO)
One university has decided to protect its students against school shootings by installing bulletproof whiteboards.
Expedia to Provide Services for Rival Company Travelocity
Two online travel websites, Expedia and Travelocity, will begin working together next year. Two online travel websites, Expedia and Travelocity, will begin working together next year, according to USA Today.
Vulcan is the Star Trek Capital of Canada
The Canadian town of Vulcan, in Alberta, has a unique welcome sign that greets visitors in three languages, only two of which most people can likely read.
Luxury Outdoor Camping: NYC Hotels Offer a Take on 'Glamping'
Camping doesn't usually get associated with luxury goods like champagne, televisions and high thread-count sheets, but in New York City, maybe it should.
Woman Travels Over 600-Miles With Strangers to Get to Her Father's Funeral
A woman trying to get to her father's funeral found herself approaching strangers for help. A woman trying to get to her father's funeral found herself approaching strangers for help, according to ABC News.
O'Hare Airport Uses Goats to Maintain Outdoor Facilities (VIDEO)
O'Hare airport has started an interesting new project to maintain the fields of the airport, using goats, sheep, llamas and wild burros.
Space Exploration for the Masses: Virgin Galactic Hope to Be Ready to Bring the General Public Up Next Year (VIDEO)
Virgin Galactic, the space exploration company owned by Richard Branson's Virgin Group, has been testing their space tourism spacecraft, and recently have announced a milestone.
Jackie Chan Dead Again?: Action Star Didn't Die In a Fall on Film Set
Jackie Chan is facing yet another death hoax, this time from a 12-story fall. Jackie Chan is facing yet another death hoax, this time from a 12-story fall.
