On our last trip to French Polynesia, we went to Bora Bora. Here are our thoughts on visiting Vaitape, the main town on Bora Bora. For most, Bora Bora is a honeymoon or romantic destination. For some, it has the reputation of Bore-a Bore-a, i.e., there is not much on the island but resorts. … [Read more...] about Visiting Vaitape – The Main Town on Bora Bora
Wineries: Cable Bay Vineyards Waiheke Island
On the island of Waiheke (a 7 minute helicopter ride from Auckland), we made a stop at Cable Bay Vineyards. … [Read more...] about Wineries: Cable Bay Vineyards Waiheke Island
Air New Zealand Auckland Lounge and Domestic Flight [Review]
Here is a review of the Air New Zealand Auckland Lounge and domestic flight. Try not to fall out of your seat, two lounge reviews in a row for Mrs. J. The Air New Zealand Auckland Lounge (at least the one in the domestic flight terminal) has been updated since our last visit. We were excitedly surprised. … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand Auckland Lounge and Domestic Flight [Review]
Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Papeete to Auckland
After a small break, I (Mrs. J) am back with an Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review. Nothing really changed since our 2013 review of the new cabins. Although, this flight is at the Papeete Airport instead of LAX. … [Read more...] about Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Papeete to Auckland
Anxiety and A-Holes on a Plane
A friend of mine wrote a blog post yesterday about her terrible experience dealing with another passenger on a long-haul flight from London to Seattle. … [Read more...] about Anxiety and A-Holes on a Plane
Wanaka Mt. Roy Apartment [Review]
After our wonderful stay at the Pagan Vines, we (the Jeffsetters) headed to Wanaka for our stay at the Wanaka Mt. Roy Apartment. … [Read more...] about Wanaka Mt. Roy Apartment [Review]
My (Second) Worst Travel Day of the Year
I got cocky. On January 5, 2016, Mrs. Jeffsetter and I had a crappy day of travel from Costa Rica to Peru. We left at 9 AM and arrived at our destination at about 6 AM the next day. Flights in the middle of the night, and long layovers in lounges. My drone got impounded and I left my camera on the airplane and nearly lost it. That day sucked. I told Mrs. Jeffsetter to … [Read more...] about My (Second) Worst Travel Day of the Year
Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Winery Luncheon
Our bonus and final stop on the Emilia Delizia Food Tour was a winery luncheon at a small family organic winery. I am not going to say this is my favorite stop on the Tour, but it was. … [Read more...] about Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Winery Luncheon
Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Cured Meat Museum
So far you have see our post on the Emilia Delizia Food Tour, Stop one - Parmagiano Reggiano Cheese Making and Stop Two - Balsamic of Modena. Now, here we have Stop 3 - Museo della Salumeria (Meat Museum). Oh, delicious cured meat! … [Read more...] about Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Cured Meat Museum
Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Balsamic in Modena
Stop number two on the Emilia Delizia Food Tour - Balsamic in Modena. Yes, the real deal!! If you missed stop number 1 - see our post on Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making. We pulled up to an authentic acetaia. Traditional balsamic vinegar can only be produced in Modena and Reggio Emilia. Paolo walked us around the outside and explained the type of grapes (Trebbiano … [Read more...] about Emilia Delizia Food Tour – Balsamic in Modena