March 2015 - Sightseers' Delight

New D.C. walking tour highlights ‘Assassinations in the Capital’

March 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln 150 years ago at the end of the Civil War still intrigues historians today.

Mary Norwood to speak to Buckhead Business Association

March 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

An Atlanta City Council member is set to address the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) on Thursday.

Weiss: Tennessee fortunate to have governor who ‘understands the value of tourism and the economic impact’

March 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The recently named co-chair of the Tennessee Tourism Committee says marketing The Volunteer State can be difficult given the state’s “three distinctive regions.”

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can see (most of) it in one

March 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

From aqueducts to roads, the Roman influence on the world can still be felt to this day. And, for visitors tight on time, the key to visiting The Eternal City is to hit the major sites.

Nature, authentic art and culinary experiences on docket at Fired Works 2015

March 30, 2015 Special to The Travel Trolley

Macon Arts Alliance’s Fired Works regional ceramics exhibition and sale is reveling in its 10th year with an expanded opening weekend schedule of events celebrating the natural elements of earth, wine and fire.

Photos: An early spring hike through Vogel State Park

March 30, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The scenic Vogel State Park, situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest at the foot of Blood Mountain, maintains a special place in the history of Georgia State Parks.

Former farm revived as north Georgia winery

March 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Situated in the heart of Georgia’s famed apple country, Cartecay Vineyards has brought new glory to a former farm.

Stepping away from Atlanta: Five small Georgia towns to explore

March 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

As a city, Atlanta is both an economic powerhouse and a draw for both business and leisure tourists from around the globe. No disrespect to the ATL, but it’s just the one worthy destination in any Georgia excursion.

Where is the Pope? New site aims to help track pontiff

March 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

For anyone looking for details on Pope Francis’ upcoming U.S. visit, a new website aims to help track the pontiff during his U.S. visit.

What happened to missing MH370?

March 27, 2015 rick.eriksen

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains missing and to this day there has been no trace of evidence of a plane crash in any ocean.