Jeff is at it again, forcing me to blog. My life is sooo hard. Today I introduce Flashback Friday, which offers my perspective on a previous trip taken by the Jeffsetters. Why? Well, I enjoy nostalgia. I also like giving my point of view (which may or may not be reality). Plus, coming up with post ideas is hard. DISCLAIMER: Most pictures on this post were taken by me … [Read more...] about 5 Observations From Our Trip to the Cook Islands
Travel Blogging
I am Going to Give CLEAR a Try, and You Can Too
If you're like me, you may have read about CLEAR online. You may have even seen their kiosks at certain airports and wondered what it's all about. The value proposition is simple: You can skip the airport security line and get to your gates faster. Depending on how much you travel, your elite status with airlines and relationship with the TSA, this can be very valuable for … [Read more...] about I am Going to Give CLEAR a Try, and You Can Too
Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
As we were driving through the northern part of wine country in Sonoma County a few weeks ago, I pulled over the car for a photo opportunity. I am not sure there is a better scene than the beginning of a new wine growing season. Green for miles and miles, with rows of vines to turn the landscape into a grid pattern. Healdsburg seems less traveled than the southern sections … [Read more...] about Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
Kayaks and Sailboats in Anegada, British Virgin Islands
In the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Anegada is the outlier. It is the only island made of coral and limestone, which makes for an interesting climate within. The island is flat and a haven for kitesurfers (think Sir Richard Branson), as well as a great place for fresh lobster. … [Read more...] about Kayaks and Sailboats in Anegada, British Virgin Islands
Beautiful Green Farmland in Marin County
For as long as I have been visiting Northern California, there has been a drought. I must have brought the rain, because this winter there has been a good amount of rain to bring some much needed moisture to the area. While there is still a lot more rain needed, it is nice to see so much green while driving through Marin County in Northern California. This photo was taken … [Read more...] about Beautiful Green Farmland in Marin County
Sunset on a San Francisco Skyscraper
This photo was literally taken through my apartment window in mid-market as I scrambled to capture yet another beautiful San Francisco sunset. The photo is HDR, taken with my Sony A7R camera. The 3 exposures (-3, 0, +3) were merged in photomatix to form this image. Because it was taken through a window and hand-held, the photo is fairly grainy. I like to think it shows … [Read more...] about Sunset on a San Francisco Skyscraper
Happy Holidays from the Jeffsetter Family [Infographic]
As has become customary for Mrs. Jeffsetter and me the past few years, we sent a card to our families and friends to celebrate an excellent 2014. While the past few months were rough for my publishing schedule on this blog, things have never been better from a family, business and travel standpoint. … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from the Jeffsetter Family [Infographic]
New Photography Focused Blog Theme and Renewed Energy for Blogging
Every day that I wake up to the above view (well, except for the days when it is foggy in San Francisco, which was the entire summer... and those days that I'm traveling, which are numerous as well) and feel inspired. Inspired by the visual stimulation of the city. Inspired to go out and earn enough money to afford rent. Inspired to share my experiences with those who … [Read more...] about New Photography Focused Blog Theme and Renewed Energy for Blogging
Is a $500 Fine for Negative Reviews a Brilliant Marketing Scheme?
An article has been making the rounds about an upstate New York Hotel fining customers $500 for leaving a negative review for their hotel. Here is the original text that sparked the story: If your guests are looking for a Marriott type hotel they may not like it here. Therefore: If you have booked the Inn for a wedding or other type of event anywhere in the region and given us … [Read more...] about Is a $500 Fine for Negative Reviews a Brilliant Marketing Scheme?
Where is the Best Place to Live and Work Abroad?
For the past year I have become more and more fascinated with the “digital nomad” lifestyle. For those of you who are unfamiliar with what a digital nomad is, it’s essentially someone who is able to conduct their work from anywhere in the world. Digital nomads will often live in inexpensive cities all over the world, soaking in the culture around them while doing enough work to … [Read more...] about Where is the Best Place to Live and Work Abroad?