A few notes: This review is from a flight I took in September of 2014. My memories of this flight are a little fuzzy, so I am doing my best to remember the details. There was alcohol and sleep deprivation involved. Also note that I have started to inject more of my own personality into my flight reviews. My flight reviews now aim to 1) Entertain. 2) Inspire. 3) Inform. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways First Class Review – 747-400 from Munich (MUC) to Bangkok (BKK)
Trip Reports
A Tremendous Hotel in Austria – Hotel Schloss Fuschl Review
This is a delightful property. Not that I had reason to believe otherwise, of course. But with two nights at the Hotel Schloss Fuschl sandwiched in between stays at "sure thing" hotels - the Intercontinental Davos and the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden - I wasn't sure what to expect. … [Read more...] about A Tremendous Hotel in Austria – Hotel Schloss Fuschl Review
Austrian Airlines Business Class Review – New York (JFK) to Vienna (VIE)
I had to be in Hungary for a business trip and I was open to flying a new airline. After many searches, I settled on a route of SFO-JFK-VIE-BUD, with the transatlantic segment on Austrian Airlines. … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines Business Class Review – New York (JFK) to Vienna (VIE)
Hotel Review: Intercontinental Davos, Switzerland in Pictures
When you have a week to kill before you need to be in Germany on business, what do you do? Stay at fine hotels in the Alps of course. Our first stop is the Intercontinental Davos. I have wanted to stay here since I saw it reviewed on Travel is Free last year. If it's good enough for Drew and Carrie, it's surely good for the Jeffsetters as well. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Intercontinental Davos, Switzerland in Pictures
European Alps Emerging Through The Clouds
I can't tell you exactly where this photo was taken, because it was through the window of my plane on the way to Vienna from JFK. I can safely assume it was the european alps, but what country? I have no idea. It could have been Switzerland, France, Germany or Austria. The flight itself was quite nice. Business class on Austrian Airlines. Will have to share that review at … [Read more...] about European Alps Emerging Through The Clouds
Flying the Luxury German Automobile in the Sky – Lufthansa First Class Review
Champagne, caviar, roses, a comfortable bed, soft edges and spectacular service, flying first class on Lufthansa is like the make-a-wish foundation for weary travelers. It made me both humble and pretentious at the same time. It was a sanctuary for my weary mind... and it left me wanting more. But it didn’t always start that way. … [Read more...] about Flying the Luxury German Automobile in the Sky – Lufthansa First Class Review
Tracking a Herd of Elephants – South Africa Safari Part 3
If you could make a hobby out of tracking Elephants, I think that it would replace travel hacking as my preferred way to spend my time outside of work. I would start an elephant tracking hacking blog and write tips about how to find elephants faster, share how to get free safaris and even join a network of fellow elephant bloggers. Unfortunately, I don’t see that happening … [Read more...] about Tracking a Herd of Elephants – South Africa Safari Part 3
South Africa Safari Experience Part 2: How Often do Lions Mate?
After your first two safari drives, you start to get the hang of how things will unfold over the rest of the experience. Each drive will focus on tracking down animals that the passengers would like to see or those that have left a clear trail during their daily comings and goings. The morning drives will be far too early, and the evening drives will be a fun adventure before … [Read more...] about South Africa Safari Experience Part 2: How Often do Lions Mate?
My South Africa Safari Experience Part 1: Cheetah’s and Hippos
First of all, my South Africa Safari Experience was amazing. Our 3 nights stay at the Vuyani Safari Lodge included 2 daily game drives, for a total of 6 chances to experience the wildlife on the Modilto private game reserve. This post is going to be specifically featuring the sights I saw during my particular safari experience. What would we see? Read on to find out! … [Read more...] about My South Africa Safari Experience Part 1: Cheetah’s and Hippos
Attending the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in Style
This past weekend I spent time with my parents, Mrs. Jeffsetter and some friends at the 140th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY. This was my first time attending the derby, and it almost didn't happen because of my own negligence. But it did happen, and it was awesome. A little background on getting Kentucky Derby tickets I have always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby, … [Read more...] about Attending the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in Style