I will be back in London this October. In honor of that occasion, here is a photo I took walking around London during my first visit in March of 2014. … [Read more...] about Tower Bridge in London, England
Destinations
Hofbrauhaus Bräustübl in Berchtesgaden, Germany
Yesterday I reviewed the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort, which has unfortunately changed ownership to Kempinski since my stay last month. While preparing this review, I went back and looked at some of the photos we took during our walk around town with Mrs. Jeffsetter, Geraldine and Rand. We walked around the city for hours, took in a nice sunset and then … [Read more...] about Hofbrauhaus Bräustübl in Berchtesgaden, Germany
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
View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco
Confession time: Before I moved to San Francisco, I thought that "Golden Gate" was simply the name given to a bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County. Then I saw a map of San Francisco from around 1900 and noticed that the body of water separating the two areas had Golden Gate written on it. Why would it say that when the bridge was still 30 years from … [Read more...] about View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco
Doing Touristy Stuff in My Own City – Golden Gate Bridge Photos During Spring Flower Bloom
After spending two weeks in the European alps in March, I don't have any exotic or international travel booked until July. Then all hell is breaking loose (more to come). That means many domestic photos and experimentation with my camera. And awesome pictures of the San Francisco bay area. I hope you don't mind too much. Sure, I will mix in photos from the archives. I'm … [Read more...] about Doing Touristy Stuff in My Own City – Golden Gate Bridge Photos During Spring Flower Bloom
Sunset in Yountville, California (Napa Valley)
This past Sunday was an exceptional one for me and Mrs. Jeffsetter. It started with brunch at Bouchon. Followed by wine tasting at Corison, the patio at Farmstead, a tasting at Del Dotto and the views from Auberge du Soleil. On the way back to our hotel we decided to take some photos of the area. Most photos didn't quite turn out. Just as we had given up, we turned the … [Read more...] about Sunset in Yountville, California (Napa Valley)
Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
At first I was disappointed that the weather at Neuschwanstein castle was so drab during our visit. But when the structure is this impressive, who really cares about the weather? After lunch, we walked up the hill to Neuschwanstein castle. It was as majestic as you might expect, especially with the snowy setting. The photos turned out well, considering the freezing rain … [Read more...] about Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
On a sunny day, hundreds of bay area residents will flock to the Tomales Bay Oyster Company for picnic tables and charcoal grills. You bring all of the supplies, condiments, and more. They supply the Oysters. I made the mistake of going here without any supplies back in February. That's a mistake I will never make again! … [Read more...] about Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
When I left French Polynesia in July of 2013, I thought I would never be coming back. We took the last ferry from Moorea to Papeete Harbor. As we waited for the bags to come off the boat, I noticed a gorgeous, almost violent sunset. … [Read more...] about Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Wine Wednesday: Spring Flowers and New Vines in Sonoma Wine Country
One of my favorite perks of living in San Francisco is the proximity to wine country. I am fortunate to visit wine country about once every 3-4 weeks, and it has been fun to take in all of the seasons in the area. … [Read more...] about Wine Wednesday: Spring Flowers and New Vines in Sonoma Wine Country










