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Finding the quirky gems

June 15, 2021 Karen Gershowitz

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.