I am writing this post from the Skydeck in the International Terminal at ATL Airport where I have around two hours to kill before boarding one of the longest flights of my life (Atlanta to Johannesburg which is scheduled or 15 hours and 13 minutes and 8,434 miles). Unfortunately, I will only be able to enjoy this flight in Economy Comfort, as booking a business class ticket … [Read more...] about South Africa Bound with Papa Jeffsetter to Cape Town, a Safari… and thousands of MQMs!
Trying to Justify the Incredible Star Alliance Business Class Fares to Europe This Summer
Update: 5 Minutes after pushing this post live, I cannot recreate the prices I saw in the screenshot below anymore. This deal may no longer be available. … [Read more...] about Trying to Justify the Incredible Star Alliance Business Class Fares to Europe This Summer
Sunset over Asheville North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains [Photo of the Week]
This week's photo comes from my September 2013 trip to Asheville, North Carolina for a wedding. Asheville was such a great town that it prompted me to declare Who Needs Europe When You Have Asheville, North Carolina? after visiting. While cataloging old photos, I came across some tremendous sunset photos from our last night in the city. That night we visited the Sky Bar for … [Read more...] about Sunset over Asheville North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains [Photo of the Week]
Sights from My First Time in London
Somehow this weekend represents my first time ever visiting London. While I'm not quite sure how that has happened, I have been trying to make the most of my trip while spending most of my time working and catching up on sleep. … [Read more...] about Sights from My First Time in London
Inside View of Budapest’s Matthias Church [Photo of the Week]
When people talk about the cities of Europe, many say that Prague and Budapest are the most beautiful cities that you can visit. While I probably need to visit more cities to confirm that notion, I can say that Prague and Budapest are indeed beautiful. From the architecture to the artistic details inside buildings and churches, I was very impressed by both cities when I visited … [Read more...] about Inside View of Budapest’s Matthias Church [Photo of the Week]
Vegas Bound for the NCAA Tournament: Our New Family Tradition
If you do it twice, it’s a tradition, right? Well, I am on a plane headed to Las Vegas to watch the first round of the NCAA Tournament with Mrs. Jeffsetter and an ever-expanding group of friends. This is something we started doing last year and we had such a great time that we needed to do it again this year. … [Read more...] about Vegas Bound for the NCAA Tournament: Our New Family Tradition
The Free Trip That Never Was: My Dominica Challenge Application
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about a cool offer being put out by the country of Dominica to visit their island and film, photograph or write about your experience. At the time I was skeptical about applying for the Dominica Challenge due to travel already being booked over these dates, but after some convincing by Mrs. Jeffsetter we decided to apply at the last minute. … [Read more...] about The Free Trip That Never Was: My Dominica Challenge Application
Twin Cities Points and Miles Enthusiasts Meetup – April 3, 2014
One of the things that I have learned in writing this blog is that there are a lot of fellow points and miles enthusiasts right in my back yard! That makes the Twin Cities a center of music, arts, biking, med-tech and frequent flyer miles. A few readers in the Twin Cities area have reached out to ask me if there were any meet up groups or gatherings to talk about our hobby, … [Read more...] about Twin Cities Points and Miles Enthusiasts Meetup – April 3, 2014
When is the Best Time to Book a Flight?
Since I started travel blogging, “When is the best time to book a flight?" is probably the most common question asked of me by friends and family who are casual travelers (the second is "what is the best travel credit card if I could only choose one?"). … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time to Book a Flight?
Incredible Beaches on the North Side of Anegada [Photo of the Week]
“Sail From Here and the Next Land You’ll See is the Canary Islands" - Captain of the Nemo Yacht … [Read more...] about Incredible Beaches on the North Side of Anegada [Photo of the Week]