In August of 2015 we were very excited to stay at the Intercontinental Thalasso hotel in Bora Bora using free nights we obtained from the Into the Nights promotion in late 2014. The Jeffsetters earned 6 nights as part of the promotion, as well as hundreds of thousands of points from IHG. … [Read more...] about Our Nicest Hotel Room in 2015 – Intercontinental Tahiti Overwater Bungalow Hotel Review
Episode 13: My Impounded Drone in Peruvian Customs & Our Worst Travel Day of 2016
My favorite photographer is named Trey Ratcliff. I learned many of my photography techniques through his website, stuck in customs. … [Read more...] about Episode 13: My Impounded Drone in Peruvian Customs & Our Worst Travel Day of 2016
Southernmost Point in the United States (Hawaii)
Back in July 2015, the Jeffsetters visited Ka Lae (the southernmost point of the US) on the Big Island of Hawaii. Many of you may think you have have been to the southernmost point in the US by having your picture next to the buoy in the Florida Keys. Mr. J thought he had circa 2008. … [Read more...] about Southernmost Point in the United States (Hawaii)
Surfing Goat Dairy Maui – Mmmmm Cheese
If you were expecting to find a surf competition, or very agile goats then you won't be disappointed to find a post about delicious creamy cheese at the Surfing Goat Dairy. … [Read more...] about Surfing Goat Dairy Maui – Mmmmm Cheese
Kihei Vacation Rental Review – AirBNB with Ocean Views on Maui
My New Years resolution is/was to help Mr. J with the blog in a more timely fashion. Obviously many days into the New Year and a newspaper article drawing attention to my lack of posting, Mr. J passive aggressively suggested I write a post. … [Read more...] about Kihei Vacation Rental Review – AirBNB with Ocean Views on Maui
Welcome to Jeffsetter, Star Tribune Readers!
If you are finding Jeffsetter for the first time by visiting our article in the Star Tribune, welcome! … [Read more...] about Welcome to Jeffsetter, Star Tribune Readers!
Episode 12: Travel wasn’t the problem, it was the way we were traveling
Recommendations for Buenos Aires and Argentina?
Hello Everyone. This post is not really going to be sharing much knowledge with you. Instead, I am going to ask for your knowledge. I have booked a series of flights that will have me in Buenos Aires for a large part of the US winter. Now, I thought I would ask for recommendations from readers to make sure I am doing things the right way. For those of you who have spent … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Buenos Aires and Argentina?
And Our Best Option Was… To Pay with Membership Rewards Points?
Warning. I started this blog post innocently enough, and then I got mad at Delta and started swearing. If you don't like the F-word, sit this one out please. Also, the cover photo is from Italy, and I loved it. Nothing to do with the post, just a beautiful sunset over autumn leaves in Italy. Because that is how I roll. … [Read more...] about And Our Best Option Was… To Pay with Membership Rewards Points?
Lava Fields in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
At first I wasn't impressed with Hawai'i volcanoes national park. We paid an entry fee and drove to an active volcano viewing area. Because of safety concerns - you know, because of the active volcano and all - we could only get a certain distance away from the smoldering opening. So after 30 minutes in the park, this was the best photo I was able to take. Good, but afar. … [Read more...] about Lava Fields in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park