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Finding the quirky gems

June 15, 2021 Karen Gershowitz

I’ve visited the well-known tourist attractions around the world. But for me, ferreting out authentic local experiences and out-of-the-way quirky places is one of the great joys of traveling.

Can we at least agree on this?

April 29, 2021 Todd DeFeo

No political party has a monopoly on scenic vistas. There aren’t red state views and blue state views. There are views worth seeing.

Meet your neighborhood bartender, the actor

April 23, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Kraig Dane acted in his first play in the sixth grade, but at the time, he didn’t realize it would be the start of a career.

Looking back at Christchurch and exploring the whole story of a destination

February 22, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Exploring places means sometimes looking at the less than idyllic parts of its story. As the world pauses to remember the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake’s anniversary, my thoughts turned to that resilient city.

In COVID, taking a moment to think about places visited

February 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

You don’t need me to tell you the COVID-19 pandemic has been disheartening. As someone who loves to travel and explore, it’s made me think about the places I’ve visited, the people I’ve encountered over the years and the experiences I’ve enjoyed.

In the COVID era, take a moment to enjoy the local surroundings

November 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to the COVID-19-mandated lock downs, the idea of traveling seems like a foreign concept.

Remember that little thing called travel?

May 21, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Once upon a time, the world was allowed to travel. We would go to places and see marvelous sights. These places seemingly only existed in the pages of some far-flung website until we experienced them first hand.

Why do people always want to do this to the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

January 6, 2020 Todd DeFeo

People have always tried to correct the lean of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But, without the tilt, would as many people visit this famous tower? Probably not.

Taking the long road to Christchurch

December 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

With each snap of the shutter, I convinced myself we just encountered the most beautiful vista. But we were proven continuously wrong. I would say disappointed, but nothing was disappointing about the drive.

Why are people down on Stonehenge?

November 25, 2019 Todd DeFeo

More than one person told me to skip Stonehenge, which was surprising to me, I readily admit. But, I could not, in good conscience, do so.