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.

Five must-see attractions in ‘The Valley of the Sun’

May 18, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Though it might seem difficult to believe, in less than 150 years, this arid area known as “The Valley of the Sun” has grown from small farming community to major metropolitan city.

Rare: You need a vacation, and here’s why

May 17, 2016 Todd DeFeo

With summer approaching, it’s time to start planning that next vacation.

Why Pisa needs to be on your list of places to visit in Italy

May 16, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Many people head to Pisa on their Italian vacation. But, the stop is often no more than a quick swoop in for the cursory photo holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Rome celebrates 2,769th birthday

May 13, 2016 Todd DeFeo

According to legend, twin brothers Romulus and Remus founded the city in 753 BC.

Five absolute must-see places for 2016

May 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Who doesn’t have a case of spring fever?

Chinese police start patrolling streets in Italy, reports indicate

May 9, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Chinese police officer have started patrolling streets around some of Italy’s most famous attractions in Rome and Milan.

Rare: How much time are we spending checking email outside the office?

April 22, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Frankly, there is no easy way to put this. We are spending too much time checking email outside the office.

Former mayor: Buckhead will be ‘mixture of old money and fresh thinking’

April 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell earlier this month urged Buckhead residents “to make our new rental residents feel at home, and we will benefit from their contributions in many ways.”

Great Locomotive Chase: 154 years later and not forgotten

April 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

In the early morning hours of April 12, 1862, a now-famous passenger locomotive made its way into the small community of Big Shanty.

Enjoy museums and more that make Northeast Georgia great

April 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Northeast Georgia is filled with one-of-a-kind attractions and landmarks.