Two weeks before I visited New Zealand in 2011, a major tragedy hit the area when an Earthquake devastated the town of Christchurch. Our travel plans had us staying three nights in Christchurch, so we needed to be diverted away from the city in order to have a place to stay (our original hotel was not operational). This unfortunate tragedy brought us to a hotel near the Franz … [Read more...] about Friday Photo: Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand (via Helicopter)
Destinations
Friday Photo: Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, DC
In honor of Memorial Day earlier this week, I wanted to post a photo from my travels to honor the occasion. I chose to write about what Memorial Day Means to Me earlier this week, and today I am introducing the Friday Photo. This Friday's photo was taken in August of 2012 at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, DC. While my wife lived in Washington, DC for nearly 3 years, … [Read more...] about Friday Photo: Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, DC
Holland: The Original Cool – A Bold Claim by KLM
Alright, KLM, I took the bait. I saw the above email come into my inbox yesterday and I couldn't help but be intrigued by such a bold claim. I have never really thought about Holland and cool in the same sentence. That same thought doubles for the Dutch. Nay for the Netherlands. It's not that I think Holland is not cool. It seems like a very nice place and I know many people … [Read more...] about Holland: The Original Cool – A Bold Claim by KLM
An Action-Packed Weekend in Colorado Springs and Denver
You may have noticed that posting on Jeffsetter has been a little light recently. That is for good reason. I sacrificed short term post writing for the good of the long term stability of this blog, attending a travel blogger conference in Colorado Springs this past weekend. I built new relationships, found new friends and crammed so much information into my brain that I needed … [Read more...] about An Action-Packed Weekend in Colorado Springs and Denver
Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review
TripAdvisor Offers Free Kiva Loans After Posting Reviews in Countries of Need
I'm starting to think I love Trip Advisor. Not long after posting a review of the Hilton Istanbul on Trip Advisor, I received a triggered email asking me to donate a free $25 loan to an entrepreneur in Turkey. While I recently signed up for Kiva and funded my account and funded it with my American Express Gold Card to help entrepreneurs across the globe, I never turn down … [Read more...] about TripAdvisor Offers Free Kiva Loans After Posting Reviews in Countries of Need
Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour
Istanbul and Athens: Hilton Istanbul Hotel Review
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Hilton Istanbul Hotel Review
Family Voyage to Istanbul and Athens: An Introduction
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Family Voyage to Istanbul and Athens: An Introduction
Hitler’s Eagles Nest, the Kehlsteinhaus in Obersalzberg, Germany
Mauritius, Munich, Oktoberfest, Berchtesgaden and Paris: Hotel Review - Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort Trip Summary: Back in January of 2012 I decided to put my frequent flyer mileage knowledge, skills and learnings to the test and book the honeymoon of our dreams for my wife and me. While it took several months for the plans to fully materialize, the result was an … [Read more...] about Hitler’s Eagles Nest, the Kehlsteinhaus in Obersalzberg, Germany