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Talk of unification underscores how divided past remains a part of modern life in Belfast

October 4, 2026 The Turnaround

During a Sept. 12 visit to Dublin, U.S. President Donald Trump broke with decades of diplomatic neutrality by stating he would “love to see” Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland unify, calling the prospect “fantastic” and predicting it’s “going to happen eventually.”

The scars of history sometimes remain

July 31, 2026 Todd DeFeo

One thing that struck me on visiting Belfast was the gates and the peace walls that still stand.

A cinematic voyage: Traveling through New Zealand using Pork Pie as a guide

April 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Few films capture the joy of the open road — and friendship — quite like 2017’s Pork Pie.

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

June 2, 2025 The Turnaround

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 The Turnaround

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.