Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

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.

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.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Officials: Travelers beware of secondhand smoke

November 27, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Federal officials are warning travelers about the dangers of secondhand smoke after finding 27 of the busiest 50 airports in the world allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.

Authorities urge caution on the roads this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

AAA predicts 45.5 million people will drive during the Thanksgiving holiday.

What do recent events mean for travelers?

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The news is bad. Las Vegas. Terrorism. North Korea. Every story seems to be worse than the one that preceded it.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation names 10 sites to 2018 Places in Peril list

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The group issues the annual list to raise awareness about historic, archaeological and cultural resources statewide that are threatened by demolition or neglect.