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]
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Adjusting My Approach to Travel Blogging
While I have been posting my trip reports on the web since as early as 2005, it wasn’t until late 2012 that I decided to create an official travel blog called Jeffsetter. When I decided to publish a dedicated travel blog and spin it off of from my personal website, I thought it would help me stay focused on a single topic and grow an audience. I also thought that I might … [Read more...] about Adjusting My Approach to Travel Blogging
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
A Not So Luxurious Travel Day… or Why Can’t Airlines Just Be Honest?
Today was supposed to be a leisurely travel day. A midday flight from one polis to another (Minneapolis to Indianapolis), 90 minutes in a plane, a time zone shift and a wonderful dinner at St. Elmo steakhouse before heading to the Kentucky Derby tomorrow. Then I got to the airport and realized that I was missing something: Tickets to the Kentucky Derby. Sure, I had … [Read more...] about A Not So Luxurious Travel Day… or Why Can’t Airlines Just Be Honest?
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