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
Destinations
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
Black and White Overcast Sky in South Africa [Photo of the Week]
Since work has gotten in the way of posting about my Safari in South Africa this week, I figured I would give you the next best thing: a preview of what is to come. … [Read more...] about Black and White Overcast Sky in South Africa [Photo of the Week]
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
Sioux Falls, Seattle, Austin and Living Out of a Carry On
April has been one of those months where I have spent more nights in hotels than I have been home by about a 3 to 1 ratio. It started with the South Africa trip that I've been sharing updates on and then after a brief 4 days at home I'm now in the middle of a tour of several cities on the same multi-city ticket. … [Read more...] about Sioux Falls, Seattle, Austin and Living Out of a Carry On
Ascending Table Mountain, Seal Colonies and Penguins Around Cape Town
In addition to Robben island, there is a lot to see in the area surrounding Cape Town. Immediately after we got off the Robben Island ferry, we hopped in a taxi to take a ride to the Table mountain gondola. On our way I stopped at a camera shop to pick up two extra batteries for my DJI Phantom Quad Copter, which only took a few minutes to complete. Views from the top of Table … [Read more...] about Ascending Table Mountain, Seal Colonies and Penguins Around Cape Town
Visiting Robben Island Outside of Cape Town
When Papa Jeffsetter and I booked our trip to South Africa and decided to stay in Cape Town, we knew that it would be important to visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years as a political prisoner. While I had read some reports online about the trip being anything from boring to taking "too long" to complete, we wanted to form our own opinion of … [Read more...] about Visiting Robben Island Outside of Cape Town
Westin Cape Town Hotel Review
After a long and exhausting experience of flying MSP-ATL-JNB-CPT over the course of about 26 hours, we finally arrived in our first destination in South Africa. Right from the beginning, I was sure we chose the perfect hotel for our needs. The Westin Cape Town is kept in excellent shape, has some of the benefits I look forward to as a Gold Preferred Guest, and has … [Read more...] about Westin Cape Town Hotel Review
Flying over the South African Savanna with a Quadcopter and a GoPro
Have you ever wanted to see what it is like to fly over the Savanna in South Africa? Well, today is your lucky day! During my South Africa trip I brought along my new GoPro Hero 3+ Camera and DJI Phantom quadcopter with the intent of taking some videos on the safari. It turns out that the first video was the best one, so I have published it on my YouTube channel. You can … [Read more...] about Flying over the South African Savanna with a Quadcopter and a GoPro