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Mets plan to unveil Tom Seaver statue on Opening Day 2022

May 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a Tom Seaver statue at Citi Field on Opening Day 2022, the team announced.

A side trip to the Everglades is always a good idea

May 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Everglades National Park seems a million miles away from the glitz and glamor of Miami. But it’s only 50 miles or so.

Can we at least agree on this?

April 29, 2021 Todd DeFeo

No political party has a monopoly on scenic vistas. There aren’t red state views and blue state views. There are views worth seeing.

Meet your neighborhood bartender, the actor

April 23, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Kraig Dane acted in his first play in the sixth grade, but at the time, he didn’t realize it would be the start of a career.

More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds

April 13, 2021 The Center Square

Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state-regulated coronavirus restrictions published by the personal finance site, WalletHub.

The fully vaccinated now may move about the country, CDC says

April 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Good news, travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says fully vaccinated travelers can travel at low risk to themselves.

South Dakota tourism officials optimistic about the return of visitors this summer

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

South Dakota tourism officials are optimistic about a return of tourists this summer despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

KiwiRail reduces number of South Island trains amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is reducing the number of passenger tourist trains it runs on the South Island as New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international visitors.

Looking back at Christchurch and exploring the whole story of a destination

February 22, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Exploring places means sometimes looking at the less than idyllic parts of its story. As the world pauses to remember the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake’s anniversary, my thoughts turned to that resilient city.

In COVID, taking a moment to think about places visited

February 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

You don’t need me to tell you the COVID-19 pandemic has been disheartening. As someone who loves to travel and explore, it’s made me think about the places I’ve visited, the people I’ve encountered over the years and the experiences I’ve enjoyed.