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[ December 21, 2024 ] Department of the Interior to nominate the Okefenokee to the World Heritage List News
[ December 21, 2024 ] Trump nominates Tilman Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy. News
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National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Mob Museum shines a light on Las Vegas’ organized crime past

August 21, 2018 Todd DeFeo

No retelling of the history of Las Vegas would be complete without at least a mention of organized crime. The award-winning National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement provides a unique, well-researched look at a time in this country’s history that had such a far-reaching effect that is it still felt today.

Can selfies jump the shark?

August 14, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Can selfies jump the shark? If they haven’t already, they just did.

Build statues at Citi Field to commemorate Mets’ history

June 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets have a storied history, and it’s time that history be commemorated with statues around Citi Field.

Five definite places (in addition to the Motown Soul Bar) to frequent when in Curaçao

June 19, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Food on Curaçao is often described as Creole in that it is influenced by a number of cultures, including a mix of African and European.

A look at Auckland in five photos

June 18, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Auckland is the largest city in the country and a major center of international business, but in some ways seems like a less well-known destination than other cities of its size and caliber.

What will New Zealand do about its map problem?

May 18, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It seems the people who make maps don’t know it exists.

Revisiting the Great Locomotive Chase on its anniversary

April 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

On the one-year anniversary of the Civil War, they dared to sneak miles behind enemy lines and steal a locomotive. Their mission: Destroy the Western & Atlantic Railroad between Atlanta and Chattanooga.

A few thoughts on what to see and do in Rome

April 5, 2018 Todd DeFeo

So, Rome is pretty much amazing. I mean, you’re walking down the street and boom, there’s the Colosseum. There are ancient ruins to the left and the right.

Why Wellington may be the greatest little capital in the world

March 8, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Pulling into Wellington on The Northern Explorer train from Auckland, it is readily apparent Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city — is a destination worth exploring.

Why your travel guide is leading you astray

January 19, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Such publications often highlight the obvious. Many popular websites are even more egregious, offering nothing more than a handful of suggestions.