December 2019 – Sightseers' Delight

Take a trip ‘over the garden wall’ on the Otago Central

December 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Aotearoa has an incredible way of surprising and inspiring. Every turn seems to lead to a more stunning vista. And, a trip over the Otago Central Railway aptly proves this.

Georgia’s congressional delegation wants to redesignate historic Jimmy Carter sites

December 24, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia’s congressional delegation wants the federal government to redesignate the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site as the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Number of deaths on Ohio roads on the rise, officials say

December 20, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Traffic crashes on Ohio’s roads claimed the lives of more people this year than a year ago, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on Buckeye State roads this decade.

Southeastern Railway Museum goes festive with ‘Festival of Trees’

December 17, 2019 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, is celebrating the season with its annual Festival of Trees event throughout the museum.

Three (of many) ways to enjoy Auckland, the City of Sails

December 16, 2019 Todd DeFeo

It’s a mix of the city’s culture, its history and its feeling of remoteness that make Auckland unique. It seems like many people who come to New Zealand make a beeline for the remote hiking tracks. Worthy as they are, don’t sleep on Auckland.

A ride along with Richard Jewell

December 12, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Some years ago, I had the opportunity to ride along with Richard Jewell when he was a police officer in Pendergrass, Georgia.

Why I love the desert landscape

December 11, 2019 Todd DeFeo

I love the desert landscape, particularly when I am taking pictures. It just looks different than so many other places, but it is no less scenic.

Taking the long road to Christchurch

December 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

With each snap of the shutter, I convinced myself we just encountered the most beautiful vista. But we were proven continuously wrong. I would say disappointed, but nothing was disappointing about the drive.

Pausing to remember the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

December 7, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii is one of the seminal moments in American and world history. The event remains relevant today.

Survey finds food and beverage are crucial to passenger satisfaction

December 6, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

In-flight services — particularly food and beverage — are crucial to passenger satisfaction, especially among international travelers, a new survey finds.