Mrs. J took two years off from diving. However, she dusted off the old GoPro for some scuba diving in the Maldives. While she opted out of the shark dive at the Equator, she enjoyed a dive on a reef shelf and one in a coral garden. Here are a couple of her GoPro Hero 4 photos from the dive at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadadaa. Scuba Diving … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving in the Maldives
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[Photo Friday]: San Francisco Sunset a Hidden Gem
What better way to kick off the weekend than with a San Francisco sunset? Mr. J put his photography hobby on hold this past year and a half. He just doesn't feel like he can dedicate the time to process the photos to meet his standards. But, I thought I would try to bring back his Photo Friday by going through some of our old photos that he has processed. Sunset in San … [Read more...] about [Photo Friday]: San Francisco Sunset a Hidden Gem
Australian Road Trip – Great Ocean Road in 7 Days
Two weeks prior to our departure for Sydney, Australia, I informed Mr. J of my epic plans for birthday month - an Australian Road Trip. We drive from Melbourne to Perth! I am a genius. A 36-hour drive in two weeks, no problem! To put this in perspective for US folks, this drive is the same as driving from Atlanta to Los Angeles - distance and vast emptiness. Mr. … [Read more...] about Australian Road Trip – Great Ocean Road in 7 Days
Esk Valley Winery Hawkes Bay NZ
Happy Wine Wednesday, which is a thing now. The Jeffsetters stop for a quick visit and tasting at Esk Valley Winery in the famous Hawkes Bay. On our road trip through New Zealand, we stopped in the coastal town of Napier in Hawkes Bay. Wineries surround the art deco town. I happen to love art deco architecture and wine, so this is pretty much the perfect place for … [Read more...] about Esk Valley Winery Hawkes Bay NZ
Wineries: Mudbrick Vineyard Waiheke Island
Jeffsetters are back and bringing you another winery - Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island. Mudbrick Vineyards A little further down the road and opposite of Cable Bay, you see Mudbrick Winery complete with charm. Mudbrick Vineyard nestled on a rolling hill is surrounded by gorgeous gardens soon to be full of veggies, rows of lavender and vines, of course. Past … [Read more...] about Wineries: Mudbrick Vineyard Waiheke Island
Our Best Souvenir of 2018: Bottling Wine in Slovenia [Video]
The Jeffsetters are back to talk a little bit about our best souvenir of 2018, bottling wine in Slovenia. Well, Mr. J just wrapped up his spring European speaking tour. This year, we stopped in Slovenia and Germany (Munich). While we were in Slovenia, we had a couple of extra days to do a wine tasting in the Slovene Riviera and explore Lake Bled courtesy of Mr. J's … [Read more...] about Our Best Souvenir of 2018: Bottling Wine in Slovenia [Video]
Wineries: Waiheke Island Te Motu Vineyards and The Shed Restaurant
Today we take a journey back to Waiheke Island and a visit to Te Motu Vineyards. This small island full of wine off the coast of Aukland is nothing short of stunning. On our short weekend stay, we enjoyed a great wine tasting and lunch at Te Motu Vineyards. Te Motu Vineyards Like many of the wineries on Waiheke Island, Te Motu is gorgeous, green rolling hills covered in … [Read more...] about Wineries: Waiheke Island Te Motu Vineyards and The Shed Restaurant
Musings and Such – an Update from the Jeffsetters
Once again we have been shy with the posts, just a few here and there. As we head towards the Thanksgiving weekend, I thought I would share an update with our readers. In this post, you can find out what the Jeffsetters have been up to over the past year. … [Read more...] about Musings and Such – an Update from the Jeffsetters
Visiting New Caledonia [A Guide]
For a unique alternative to French Polynesia, visit New Caledonia. … [Read more...] about Visiting New Caledonia [A Guide]
Abandoned Again – Recipes for the Best Friends Brigade
BFBs Weekend Well, it’s that time of year again when Mr. J abandons me for his annual guys weekend. … [Read more...] about Abandoned Again – Recipes for the Best Friends Brigade