Alright, KLM, I took the bait. I saw the above email come into my inbox yesterday and I couldn't help but be intrigued by such a bold claim. I have never really thought about Holland and cool in the same sentence. That same thought doubles for the Dutch. Nay for the Netherlands. It's not that I think Holland is not cool. It seems like a very nice place and I know many people … [Read more...] about Holland: The Original Cool – A Bold Claim by KLM
An Action-Packed Weekend in Colorado Springs and Denver
You may have noticed that posting on Jeffsetter has been a little light recently. That is for good reason. I sacrificed short term post writing for the good of the long term stability of this blog, attending a travel blogger conference in Colorado Springs this past weekend. I built new relationships, found new friends and crammed so much information into my brain that I needed … [Read more...] about An Action-Packed Weekend in Colorado Springs and Denver
MileWise Acquired by Yahoo!, Immediately Shut Down
Last night I received an email from award flight search engine MileWise that caught me by surprise: the company was acquired by Yahoo!. Here is that surprising note from MileWise to their users. But this isn't the type of acquisition you might be thinking. Yahoo! didn't appear to acquire the company for their technology, because they immediately shut down the service. In … [Read more...] about MileWise Acquired by Yahoo!, Immediately Shut Down
Benchmarking Jeffsetter Travel Blog Traffic vs. TripAdvisor Reviews
There was a point in January when I compared the number of visitors I had on my site to my TripAdvisor page views and they were about the same. While writing that post, I questioned in my mind whether it was worthwhile for me to continue to write my own blog or if I was better off just posting on a forum like TripAdvisor with a built in user base. Ultimately, I concluded that … [Read more...] about Benchmarking Jeffsetter Travel Blog Traffic vs. TripAdvisor Reviews
Free American Airlines Admirals Club Pass With High Klout Score
Are you an avid social media user and a frequent flyer? Have you spent the past several years cultivating your Klout score? If so, you should definitely sign up for the Klout American Airlines Admirals Club promotion right away. I just signed up for the promotion and within a few easy steps I have secured my Admirals club pass. Will I ever use it? I don't know, but it's … [Read more...] about Free American Airlines Admirals Club Pass With High Klout Score
Frequent Traveler University Washington DC Recap
Two weeks ago I wrote a post previewing my first ever trip to Frequent Traveler University and what I was expecting to see and do during my time. I had such a good time that weekend that it took nearly a week to get back into a regular writing routine since the event. I did manage to write a post about my experience participating in the LaunchPoint event on Sunday afternoon of … [Read more...] about Frequent Traveler University Washington DC Recap
Attending the 25th Anniversary Freddie Awards
As part of the 2013 Frequent Traveler University, I won a contest to attend the 25th annual Freddie Awards, which honors the top hotel and airline programs in the US, Europe and Asia. While I previously wrote about what I was expecting from the Freddie Awards and Frequent Traveler University, I also wanted to share what the actual experience was like as an attendee. The … [Read more...] about Attending the 25th Anniversary Freddie Awards
Live From #FTUDC – LaunchPoint Event Recap
As I alluded to in an earlier post about Frequent Traveler University, my business idea, Free World Traveler, was selected to be a participant in Launchpoint. Launchpoint is a year round competition where entrepreneurs creating travel focused businesses can receive $50,000 in non-equity funding for their business. This is a sizable amount of money for any startup and … [Read more...] about Live From #FTUDC – LaunchPoint Event Recap
Freddie Awards Tonight and Frequent Traveler University This Weekend
This weekend will be action packed for Jeffsetter, as I attend my first ever Frequent Traveler University (FTU) Event in McLean, VA. While this location happens to be a little far out from the District of DC, it's always fun to come back to the area. Here's how the weekend schedule is shaping up: Thursday Night - The Freddie Awards I have been reading about the Freddie … [Read more...] about Freddie Awards Tonight and Frequent Traveler University This Weekend
Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review