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Big Green Egg sets Guinness World Records title for largest serving of chicken wings

October 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Big Green Egg set the Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of chicken wings on Saturday.

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.

A look at the Tulsa locations featured in Tulsa King

September 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Now that Season Two of Tulsa King is streaming on Paramount Plus, it seemed the perfect time to explore some of the locations featured in the hit series.

Why you should consider a trip to Springfield, Illinois

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Springfield is a city steeped in American history, but the one man who looms large over the city is the country’s 16th president.

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.

Don’t overlook Lexington, Kentucky, for your next trip

August 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Perhaps best known as the home to the University of Kentucky, Lexington offers a mix of urban flair and beautiful countryside — all within a short drive.

Abandoned Abundant Life Building makes for a unique photo opp

August 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The windowless Abundant Life Building in the heart of Tulsa dates to 1958 and has been vacant for the better part of 40 years.

Doing time: Why old jails make for great museums

August 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

When it comes to unexpected tourist attractions, jail museums offer a unique blend of history and a glimpse into society’s darker side.

A look at Atlanta’s Gateway of Dreams in honor of the city’s 1996 Summer Olympics

August 6, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Gateway of Dreams monument in Centennial Olympic Park was dedicated in 1996 and honors the father of the modern Olympic Games.

Pondering the events of 49 years ago over a glass of red wine

August 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Forty-nine years ago, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, setting off one of the most intriguing mysteries of the last half-century. He was last seen at a Detroit-area restaurant.