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The Amazing Coastline in Monterey, California [Photo of the week]

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In June of 2012, I got married in Sonoma County, California. It was a small destination wedding ceremony that involved immediately family and a few close friends having a great time in wine country. Since the wedding itself was a destination, we decided to delay our official honeymoon until later in the year. While still in California, our unofficial honeymoon involved driving … [Read more...] about The Amazing Coastline in Monterey, California [Photo of the week]

Tracking a Herd of Elephants – South Africa Safari Part 3

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If you could make a hobby out of tracking Elephants, I think that it would replace travel hacking as my preferred way to spend my time outside of work. I would start an elephant tracking hacking blog and write tips about how to find elephants faster, share how to get free safaris and even join a network of fellow elephant bloggers. Unfortunately, I don’t see that happening … [Read more...] about Tracking a Herd of Elephants – South Africa Safari Part 3

South Africa Safari Experience Part 2: How Often do Lions Mate?

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After your first two safari drives, you start to get the hang of how things will unfold over the rest of the experience. Each drive will focus on tracking down animals that the passengers would like to see or those that have left a clear trail during their daily comings and goings. The morning drives will be far too early, and the evening drives will be a fun adventure before … [Read more...] about South Africa Safari Experience Part 2: How Often do Lions Mate?

Secrets of Flight Attendants – Ditch the Diet Coke and Leave the Dead Bodies at Home

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Friend and blog reader Ward sent me an article the other day that I thought was interesting enough to share here. It focuses on “secrets” of flight attendants, and even featured a few tidbits that I didn’t know before reading the article. While the article, 10 Shocking Secrets of Flight Attendants, was written in 2012, it is still relevant today. What are the 10 secrets of … [Read more...] about Secrets of Flight Attendants – Ditch the Diet Coke and Leave the Dead Bodies at Home

My South Africa Safari Experience Part 1: Cheetah’s and Hippos

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First of all, my South Africa Safari Experience was amazing. Our 3 nights stay at the Vuyani Safari Lodge included 2 daily game drives, for a total of 6 chances to experience the wildlife on the Modilto private game reserve. This post is going to be specifically featuring the sights I saw during my particular safari experience. What would we see? Read on to find out! … [Read more...] about My South Africa Safari Experience Part 1: Cheetah’s and Hippos

Adjusting My Approach to Travel Blogging

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While I have been posting my trip reports on the web since as early as 2005, it wasn’t until late 2012 that I decided to create an official travel blog called Jeffsetter. When I decided to publish a dedicated travel blog and spin it off of from my personal website, I thought it would help me stay focused on a single topic and grow an audience. I also thought that I might … [Read more...] about Adjusting My Approach to Travel Blogging

Attending the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in Style

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This past weekend I spent time with my parents, Mrs. Jeffsetter and some friends at the 140th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY. This was my first time attending the derby, and it almost didn't happen because of my own negligence. But it did happen, and it was awesome. A little background on getting Kentucky Derby tickets I have always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby, … [Read more...] about Attending the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in Style

A Not So Luxurious Travel Day… or Why Can’t Airlines Just Be Honest?

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Today was supposed to be a leisurely travel day. A midday flight from one polis to another (Minneapolis to Indianapolis), 90 minutes in a plane, a time zone shift and a wonderful dinner at St. Elmo steakhouse before heading to the Kentucky Derby tomorrow. Then I got to the airport and realized that I was missing something: Tickets to the Kentucky Derby. Sure, I had … [Read more...] about A Not So Luxurious Travel Day… or Why Can’t Airlines Just Be Honest?