Mr. J and I decided that it would be a great idea to drive on the backroad to Hana. I mean "how hard could it be?" Just some of my famous last words, along with, "ok, we need to leave NOW." … [Read more...] about Backroad to Hana – Drive if you Dare [Video]
Trip Reports
Manta Ray Dive – Big Island, Hawaii
During our stay on the Big Island, I went diving with mantas. AH-MAZING! Highly recommend doing this (if you are a certified diver) just watch my crappy video at the end of this post. The snorkel - meh. … [Read more...] about Manta Ray Dive – Big Island, Hawaii
Wineries: Del Dotto Vineyards, Napa Valley
We recently stopped back in the US (for Thanksgiving) after months of traveling around the world. As a reader, you know this, and you may have noticed many of our travel stops involved wine. One of our friends pointed out that we have essentially done a world wine tour, and that we should do a post on the wineries we visited. Bam! your wish is granted. … [Read more...] about Wineries: Del Dotto Vineyards, Napa Valley
Oahu Photo Tour
I mentioned in our August Recap that we did a photo tour on Oahu. I found the photo tour on LivingSocial through Blue Hawaii Photo Tours. Typically, we are not big tour people, but every once in a while it makes sense. … [Read more...] about Oahu Photo Tour
Maui Craft Beers, Spirits and Wines
It's no secret, the Jeffsetters enjoy a good drink, specifically, craft beers, spirits and wines. During our stay on Maui, we were able to partake in all three. … [Read more...] about Maui Craft Beers, Spirits and Wines
Episode 9: Sharing the Etihad Apartment Experience
Well, that was awesome. I teased our flight on the Etihad apartment last week, and today we have a podcast where I talk about the experience while it is fresh in my mind. This flight was amazing; everything I hoped it would be! I'll share some photos below, but make sure to listen to the podcast to hear all of the details! … [Read more...] about Episode 9: Sharing the Etihad Apartment Experience
Stunning Drone Video of New Zealand Lakes and Mountains
Today is another travel day. I used to get excited to say that, but now I wish I could stay put for just a little longer. But the show must go on! I thought a good post for today would be showing a video I shot with my drone earlier this week in Wanaka, New Zealand. The video was shot via my DJI Phantom 3 Drone (recently repaired) and the camera was controlled by my … [Read more...] about Stunning Drone Video of New Zealand Lakes and Mountains
Maui Day Trip – the Iao Valley and the Nakalele Blow Hole
One day during our August travels, Mr. Jeffsetter informed me that he needed to get some work done. I decided to go our exploring rather than sit outside and read a book. I ended up at the Iao Valley and the Nakalele Blow Hole. … [Read more...] about Maui Day Trip – the Iao Valley and the Nakalele Blow Hole
An Ode to the Best Lyft Driver Ever
Usually my "on demand" car service of choice is Uber, but lately they have been grinding my gears. It seems like every time I call up the app, they arbitrarily assign surge pricing to the fare. Yes, I would like a ride. No, I would not like to pay 1.5x the going rate. The first time this happened on Oahu, I called up Lyft for an alternative. Uber immediately gave a … [Read more...] about An Ode to the Best Lyft Driver Ever
Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau – A Step Back in Time
Jeffsetter Log One Way Never Ending Date: VII.XXXI.MMXV We are sort of going out of order on our Big Island experiences, but that is OK. For our last full day on the Big Island, we headed off to Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park after a leisurely morning. … [Read more...] about Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau – A Step Back in Time