After hearing all of the gushing reports of South Africa from my friends and other travel bloggers, I knew at some point I would need to visit South Africa myself. That opportunity appears to be coming sooner than later, because my father and I jumped at a deal to stay at the Vuyani Safari Lodge when the property was featured on Jetsetter last month. … [Read more...] about Help Me Plan a Trip to South Africa in April of 2014
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Golfing with Delta and American Express at Hazeltine National Golf Club
Hazeltine National Golf Club has hosted several major US Golf tournaments, including the US Open in 1970 and 1991 and the 2002 and 2009 PGA Championship. As a native Minnesotan and some-time golfer, Hazeltine is one of those courses that one never imagines they will have the opportunity to play. It just seems too far out of reach to golf at a private course that hosts major … [Read more...] about Golfing with Delta and American Express at Hazeltine National Golf Club
My Interview Questions for Mark Cuban – How Does Mark Travel?
Hi Mark! I emailed you a while back to request an interview with you, but I think it was while you were filming this season Shark Tank. I'm sure that you get a million emails a day, so I figured perhaps making a web page with the interview questions would be a better way to reach you. You probably have no idea who I am and that is expected. We actually met once in … [Read more...] about My Interview Questions for Mark Cuban – How Does Mark Travel?
Readers are Most Interested in Visiting Asia, Antarctica [Poll Results]
Last week we reintroduced the weekly poll on Jeffsetter and results have started to flow in since that time. We have collected several responses to the poll and it turns out that readers are most excited to visit Asia and Antarctica for their next international trip. With 20 responses for Asia and 19 for Antarctica, these two destinations were clearly the winners of the poll. … [Read more...] about Readers are Most Interested in Visiting Asia, Antarctica [Poll Results]
Enjoying the Wisconsin Pizza Farm Revolution
The secret is out. I first heard about mysterious farms in Western Wisconsin that produced delicious farm-to-table pizzas in 2010 and have watched them find their way into being mentioned in mainstream publications many times over the past few years. I finally had a chance to visit the most famous of the pizza farms for myself in August of this year and it was a very fun … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Wisconsin Pizza Farm Revolution
By Popular Demand: A Second Winner Chosen for Chicago Seminars Sweepstakes!
After the success of the first Chicago Seminars ticket giveaway, I was able to secure a second ticket to give to another lucky reader. My friend Kyle was also not able to make the Chicago Seminars, so he graciously allowed me to use his ticket for another lucky winner. Once again, I chose a random entry from those who participated in the contest and Yizhuo won the second … [Read more...] about By Popular Demand: A Second Winner Chosen for Chicago Seminars Sweepstakes!