December 2017 – Sightseers' Delight

A look back at favorite travel photos of 2017

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Some of these photos have been published previously (either here or on my Instagram account). Others have not been published until now.

A return trip to Metuchen, New Jersey

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes a trip isn’t about taking in an art gallery or museum. It’s about returning to a place that holds special meaning. For me, that is the train platforms in Metuchen, N.J.

Taking the Cook Strait ferry? Make time for Picton

December 30, 2017 Todd DeFeo

For many, the tiny South Island town of Picton is nothing more than the endpoint of the ferry, but be sure to take a moment to enjoy the town’s offerings before simply passing through on any Kiwi escapade.

A New Zealand trip in Instagram posts

December 26, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It is hard to post a bad photo of New Zealand to Instagram. Impossible, even.

Santa spotted at Atlanta airport

December 23, 2017 Joe Nevark

A jolly fellow in a red suit was spotted this morning walking through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Children cheered. Good thing the power has been returned to the airport. Otherwise, Santa might have missed his connection. And Christmas would be ruined. Ruined.

Wellington hoping for an uptick in the number of visitors

December 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand’s capital city is hoping for a busy summer after a tourism slow-down last year in the wake of an earthquake.

Funding for ChristChurch Cathedral rebuild approved in New Zealand

December 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand government will contribute $10 million NZD (nearly $7 million) to help rebuild the historic Anglican cathedral in Christchurch.

A beautiful walk through the Wellington Botanic Garden

December 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The 25-hectare Wellington Botanic Garden is one of the true gems of New Zealand’s capital city.

Like naked people? Yay, art!

December 11, 2017 Joe Nevark

Who doesn’t like art? It’s one of the few times in life when you can look at images of naked people, and no one will think you’re a pervert.

Model train event returns to Southern Museum in January

December 7, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The eighth annual iteration of the Trains, Trains, Trains event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28.