I spent the last week in San Francisco with Mrs. Jeffsetter with two objectives in mind for our time in the city: Attend a conference being put on by Google at the Intercontinental hotel (review of hotel to come in the future) - and more importantly To learn as much as we could about the city and find an apartment for our impending move to San Francisco … [Read more...] about Redeeming the Annual Hyatt Free Night for Credit Cardholders in San Francisco
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Comprehensive Guide to Staying in London
Back in March I visited London for the first time. While I enjoyed my stay, at the end of my post I lamented that the visit might have been more fun to have a travel companion or a local guide. Leading up to my visit I was so focused on creating and delivering a presentation that I didn't even think about what I would do when the presentation was complete. Mix in some jet … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Guide to Staying in London
Spice Markets in Istanbul, Turkey [Photo of the Week]
While spices are used every day in cooking throughout the world, in the US we usually associate spices with small jars at exorbitant prices. It's not until you visit a true spice market that you realize just how abundant and naturally beautiful spices can be. During my April 2013 trip to Istanbul, I made it a point to visit the famous spice markets to see what it was all … [Read more...] about Spice Markets in Istanbul, Turkey [Photo of the Week]
My Annual Porkapalooza BBQ – Bringing the South to the North in Minnesota
Not everything I do is about travel, although I have been on the road my fair share since late March. Sometimes the best times are had at home, as was the case when I hosted the 8th (and final) rendition of my annual BBQ that we lovingly refer to as Porkapalooza. … [Read more...] about My Annual Porkapalooza BBQ – Bringing the South to the North in Minnesota
The Amazing Coastline in Monterey, California [Photo of the week]
In June of 2012, I got married in Sonoma County, California. It was a small destination wedding ceremony that involved immediately family and a few close friends having a great time in wine country. Since the wedding itself was a destination, we decided to delay our official honeymoon until later in the year. While still in California, our unofficial honeymoon involved driving … [Read more...] about The Amazing Coastline in Monterey, California [Photo of the week]
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