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A look back at favorite travel photos of 2017

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Some of these photos have been published previously (either here or on my Instagram account). Others have not been published until now.

What do recent events mean for travelers?

November 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The news is bad. Las Vegas. Terrorism. North Korea. Every story seems to be worse than the one that preceded it.

A few tips before your next international trip

November 14, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Buying the ticket is only the first step.

Are we here only for the Instagram post?

November 9, 2017 Todd DeFeo

If you don’t post an Instagram right away, you might as well not bother going.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Taking in Springfield, Illinois: From Honest Abe to corn dogs

October 21, 2017 Todd DeFeo

One could be forgiven for thinking Abraham Lincoln is responsible for anything and everything that ever happened here.

Why historic cemeteries should be included in your next travel itinerary

October 4, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Cemeteries, while macabre to some, are a great way to learn about a community’s history and the people that helped shape it.

Houston perfect for a ‘wild’ weekend

January 13, 2014 Todd DeFeo

It was dinnertime when we landed at Hobby Airport. So, my wife and I made a beeline for the hotel, dropped off our bags and headed to a Houston institution. The Rainbow Lodge is one of the city’s oldest eateries, and its menu falls a bit on the wild side. From antelope to buffalo to venison, this dining establishment puts a unique twist on a steak dinner.

San Antonio’s missions worth exploring

January 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The missions, today a part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, serve as important artifacts in the study of how Europeans colonized the region just 200 years after Christopher Columbus “discovered” the new world.

Georgia gold rush a short travel from Atlanta

January 7, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Long before the California gold rush, the North Georgia mountains were the site of the nation’s first gold rush. Dahlonega’s fortunes changed forever in 1828, nearly two decades before the famous California Gold Rush took place, when gold was discovered in the North Georgia mountains.

Kennedy assassination sites bring to life that fatal day in Dallas

November 22, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The shooting death of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago today forever changed a nation and opened five decades of conspiracy theories. While there is plenty of room for some to discuss the veracity of the Warren Commission report, here is a checklist of some of the must-see places on a visit to Dallas.