Globetrotting Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Paddy the Wanderer: A closer look at Wellington’s beloved canine companion

June 2, 2025 Sightseers AI

During the Great Depression, the streets of Wellington were graced by the presence of an extraordinary Airedale Terrier known as Paddy the Wanderer, who remains beloved more than eight decades after his death.

Greyfriars Bobby: A tale of loyalty and devotion

May 27, 2025 Sightseers AI

In the mid-19th century, Edinburgh’s Greyfriars district witnessed a remarkable story of loyalty and devotion that has since become legendary.

Take your bloody car to Invercargill; you won’t regret it or forget it

April 9, 2025 Todd DeFeo

I initially worried about visiting Invercargill. No one we spoke with seemed overly enthusiastic about the city, founded in the 1850s and New Zealand’s southernmost and westernmost city.

Why New Zealand visitors should watch ‘Pork Pie’

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s probably fair to say that most visitors to New Zealand aren’t thinking about the country’s cinematic history aside from perhaps “The Lord of the Rings.”

Discovering Toronto: Must-see sights in a vibrant Canadian city

December 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Toronto offers diverse attractions, from small history museums to stunning views to culinary delights. Perhaps more than anything, it’s a city of contrasts, blending modern skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods and diverse cultures.

Three ways to experience Dunedin, a hidden New Zealand gem

September 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While many visitors to New Zealand are likely to hit one or more of the country’s big cities — Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch — there’s another city they need to keep on their radar: Dunedin.

Wellington’s historic Bolton Street Cemetery is a hidden gem of the city

September 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

While New Zealand’s capital city might be best known for its cable car, Cuba Street and coffee, Wellington is home to another unexpected landmark that offers a window into the city’s past.

A look at the start of Windsor Castle

April 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The 13-acre Windsor Castle is one of England’s most popular tourist attractions and has been used by the reigning monarch since Henry I’s reign between 1100 and 1135, making it the longest-occupied palace in Europe.

Taking in the history and wonders of Glasgow

September 18, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Glasgow’s vibe can likely be traced to its history. The town, perched on the River Clyde, was an important manufacturing center and has reinvented itself.

The long road to Warkworth: Driving to Brokenwood

April 22, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The town of Brokenwood ostensibly sits about 90 minutes north of Auckland. If it were a real town, it would likely be the murder capital of Aotearoa.