The end of the year is a great opportunity to look back at some favorite pictures of the year. One thought about favorite pictures: They don’t always mean the best pictures I snapped — just the ones that bring me back to a time and place I enjoyed.
Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield commemorates the 1862 battle between U.S. forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate forces under Simon B. Buckner.
Exploring places means sometimes looking at the less than idyllic parts of its story. As the world pauses to remember the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake’s anniversary, my thoughts turned to that resilient city.
During the pandemic, I realized my approach to travel changed. Whereas before COVID-19 pretty much put a damper on fun, I tried to cram in as many museums as possible. Now, I like to book some time to walk through town.
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