Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Outside the Hedges: There’s more to Athens than the university

January 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Head out to Clayton Street on the typical Saturday night after a University of Georgia football game and say, “There’s nothing to do in this town.”

Athens, Ga., a ‘Distinctive Destination’

January 16, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Athens, Ga., one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.

Now is the time for Disney discounts

January 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Now is the time — to consider planning a visit to Walt Disney World.

Roadside relic lives to cluck another day

January 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

On the whole, road food doesn’t have the same flair that it once did. Fast food restaurants have moved to a middle-of-the-road conformity, seemingly content with a bland approach to design, food and charm.

Road trips could become more expensive

January 3, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Road trips could become more expensive if the government starts taxing drivers based on how many miles they drive.

Happy New Year

January 1, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Over the past few days, I recapped my travel highlights of 2008.

2008 in review: Shea it ain’t so: ‘Shea good-bye’

December 31, 2008 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to baseball stadiums, Shea Stadium doesn’t usually top the most charming ballpark list.

2008 in review: First visit to Amelia Island a highlight

December 30, 2008 Todd DeFeo

2008 was an exciting travel year. My favorite “new” destination I visited was Amelia Island.

2008 in review: Farewell to the Cathedral

December 29, 2008 Todd DeFeo

There will never be another ballpark like Yankee Stadium.

2008 in review: Hiroshima top international destination

December 29, 2008 Todd DeFeo

Places like Hiroshima are in the history books for one reason. Traveling to places that made history isn’t always a joyous occasion. But, I’ve found, that traveling to places like Hiroshima makes for a more meaningful experience.