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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.

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Dave Greenspan: It’s time….it’s time to unite

June 15, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

Respect and tolerance, two qualities, two characteristics that have been put on hold or just simply forgotten.

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.

A ride along with Richard Jewell

December 12, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Some years ago, I had the opportunity to ride along with Richard Jewell when he was a police officer in Pendergrass, Georgia.

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.

Practice what you preach

December 2, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Creating a welcoming environment should be more than a slogan on the company’s webpage or in its employee handbook. It needs to be something that every employee follows.

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.