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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.

Don’t sleep on Cardiff on your next trip to the UK

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Stepping off a Great Western Railway train at Cardiff Central railway station, there is a palpable difference between London and Cardiff.

A look at some favorite travel photos from 2022

December 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

From a visit to Fort Donelson National Battlefield to exploring Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, here’s a look at some of my favorite travel photos from 2022.

Remarkable London exhibit explores the history of executions in England’s capital city

November 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The “Executions” exhibit at the Museum of London Docklands explores the history of capital punishment from London’s first recorded public execution in 1196 to its last in 1868.

Interislander, a can’t-miss for New Zealand visitors, turns 60

October 9, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Earlier this year, the Interislander turned 60 years old.

A thought about travel guides when it comes to planning what to see

December 19, 2021 Todd DeFeo

I’m not going to suggest one travel guide over another. But what I want to say is don’t worry about trying to cram everything into a trip.

Do you need anything besides wine, cheese and history from a destination?

November 15, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Over the years, I have written frequently about what makes a destination worth exploring. And, if we’re truly honest, the trio of Wine, Cheese and History pretty much sums it up. If you can find a destination with all three, you should stay there.

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.