The past few days have been a flight booking bonanza for me and Mrs. Jeffsetter as we fill out our one-way neverending trip. … [Read more...] about When to use AAdvantage Miles vs. Avios vs. ThankYou Points? A Case Study from Belize to Miami
Trip Reports
Amazing Aerial Photos of Hawaii from Above
As I mentioned yesterday, I am currently staying on the big island of Hawaii in a Yurt that is solar powered. It takes about 30 minutes to upload a photo, but these photos were worth the effort. Here are some of my favorite aerial photos I have taken of the big island of Hawaii so far. These were all taken using the DJI Phantom 3 Pro quadcopter in raw mode, then enhanced in … [Read more...] about Amazing Aerial Photos of Hawaii from Above
Tour of Zenith Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon Wine Country
Earlier this year I was in Hungary for a marketing conference. Sitting at dinner and wanting something other than beer, my friend Caleb offered me a glass of wine. I gladly accepted. Looking at the label for Zenith Vineyard, I noticed it was from the Willamette valley in Oregon. … [Read more...] about Tour of Zenith Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon Wine Country
Green Springs Inn and Cabins Hotel Review – a Family Owned and Operated Gem in the Cascade Mountains
As Jeff recapped, we headed to Ashland, Oregon after Eureka. I am posting an add-on which includes a review of an amazing place to stay in Ashland, Oregon. … [Read more...] about Green Springs Inn and Cabins Hotel Review – a Family Owned and Operated Gem in the Cascade Mountains
My First Days of Retirement – Driving the Pacific Coast Highway and Walking the Glass Beach in Fort Bragg
Today's post comes from Mrs. Jeffsetter! You've probably noticed that Amanda is becoming a more regular poster on the site (and is using her real name), so please do make her feel welcome with questions or comments! Here she is summarizing her first few days of retirement. … [Read more...] about My First Days of Retirement – Driving the Pacific Coast Highway and Walking the Glass Beach in Fort Bragg
Staying in French Polynesia
For this episode of Flashback Friday, I am revisiting French Polynesia. Jeff made several posts on our first anniversary trip to French Polynesia. We stayed two nights in Tahiti and one week on Moorea. This post covers our stay on both islands. To show Jeff that not all of my pictures are dumpster fires, here is a delightful photo of Jeff preparing for a sunset … [Read more...] about Staying in French Polynesia
5 Observations From Our Trip to the Cook Islands
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
Monthly Recap – Where we Went and What we Did when we Weren’t Blogging – May Issue
Hello, it's me, Amanda. You may know me as Jeff's better half, or Mrs. Jeffsetter. Jeff told me I am responsible for writing a monthly recap of our adventures (Note from Jeff: She volunteered), so here it goes. … [Read more...] about Monthly Recap – Where we Went and What we Did when we Weren’t Blogging – May Issue
First 4K Video With my New Drone: DJI Phantom 3 Pro over Napa Wine Country
As my weekends in Northern California grow numbered and endless travel is imminent, I wanted to take my new drone for a spin and see what it is all about. If you're a long time reader, you'll know that I used to own the DJI Phantom 1 drone, and took it to South Africa with me in 2014. … [Read more...] about First 4K Video With my New Drone: DJI Phantom 3 Pro over Napa Wine Country
Goodbye Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort – Review of Our Farewell Stay From March, 2015
This was not my first visit to the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort, nor my first review of the property. But it will certainly be my last visit and review of the Intercontinental in Berchtesgaden. Heck, it may be one of the last reviews you see of this property under the Intercontinental name. That is because beginning May 1, 2015, this property is relaunching and … [Read more...] about Goodbye Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort – Review of Our Farewell Stay From March, 2015