Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

The standby list

January 14, 2011 Todd DeFeo

ORLANDO, Fla. — There is nothing fun about flying standby. That’s especially true when there are hundreds of people vying for dozens of seats (editor’s note: this may be slightly exaggerated). When I walked up to the gate, I was No. 6 on the list, and there were five unclaimed seats. “The odds were in my favor.” Within moments, I was No. 11 and there were three unclaimed seats. The gate agent spoke into her

Orlando airport people mover apparently stalls

January 14, 2011 Todd DeFeo

An automated airport people mover was apparently temporarily disabled, delaying passengers traveling to gates 60 to 99.

Atlanta struggles to return to normal after storm

January 11, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta region struggled Tuesday to dig its way out of a snowstorm that paralyzed the city.

Eleven killed on Georgia roads during New Year’s holiday

January 2, 2011 Todd DeFeo

There were 11 fatalities on Georgia roads over the New Year’s holiday, according to the state patrol.

A look back at 2010’s top destinations

January 1, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Here is a brief recap of some of the places The Travel Trolley visited in 2010.

Athens trestle a music landmark

December 27, 2010 Todd DeFeo

To most passersby, the old, abandoned railroad trestle off Poplar Street near Dudley Park probably wouldn’t garner much of a reaction.

Roundhouse museum provides window into Savannah’s railroad past

December 26, 2010 Todd DeFeo

For more than a century, Savannah was an important city for the Central of Georgia Railroad.

Smyrna cemetery holds city’s past

December 23, 2010 Todd DeFeo

On a small tract of land tucked away behind modern development lies a window into The Jonquil City’s rich history.

A starter’s guide to Clarksville, Tenn.

December 12, 2010 Todd DeFeo

“The Gateway to the New South” is overlooked when it comes to a Tennessee visit.

A one-stop guide to Athens, Ga.

December 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Athens is home to a lot more than the University of Georgia. The Classic City is a wealth of attractions, culture and history. What’s more, Athens is the perfect one-tank trip from Atlanta. Yet, it offers enough that it could also be a nice weekend getaway.