Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

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.

That time the Big Chicken almost moved

February 21, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The famed Big Chicken is currently undergoing a major renovation. What many passersby and admirers might not know is that the iconic landmark almost moved to nearby Smyrna.

Number of visitors to Curaçao declines in 2016

February 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The number of people who visited and spent at least one night in Curaçao decreased by 5.6 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, numbers show.

The incredible view the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

In talking about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Should the conversation start off with a discussion of the incredible view the tramway affords riders? Or, should the focus be on the engineering marvel that the tramway is?

Rare: Frequent travelers know weirdness is everywhere — and they love it

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Weird, unexpected and surprising attractions make for the most delightful destinations on any vacation. So, when weirdness rears its head, embrace it.

Hop on board a vintage train at the Southeastern Railway Museum

February 14, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The Southeastern Railway Museum is a delight for families and train lovers alike.

Trump: ‘Our airports used to be the best. Now they’re at the bottom of the rung.’

February 9, 2017 Todd DeFeo

President Trump is planning to announce something “phenomenal in terms of tax” in the coming weeks that will help develop the nation’s airport infrastructure.

Being a traveler, not a tourist

February 6, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Nobody wants to stay chained to a desk all day long, filing reports and crafting emails. It’s boring, there’s paperwork and a day in the office makes for a rather uninspiring experience. Travel more.

Georgia might allow breweries to sell directly to consumers

February 6, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A law pending before the state legislature could dramatically change the brewery experience for Georgians.

#tbt When the Budweiser Clydesdales visited Clarksville, Tenn.

February 2, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The Budweiser Clydesdales are an instantly recognizable symbol of American business.

Taking a moment to enjoy pedestrian attractions

February 2, 2017 Todd DeFeo

I was briefly engaged in a debate. Not an important or meaningful debate, but one about interesting attractions, as opposed to pedestrian ones.