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Hofbrauhaus Bräustübl in Berchtesgaden, Germany

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  Yesterday I reviewed the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort, which has unfortunately changed ownership to Kempinski since my stay last month. While preparing this review, I went back and looked at some of the photos we took during our walk around town with Mrs. Jeffsetter, Geraldine and Rand. We walked around the city for hours, took in a nice sunset and then … [Read more...] about Hofbrauhaus Bräustübl in Berchtesgaden, Germany

Goodbye Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort – Review of Our Farewell Stay From March, 2015

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This was not my first visit to the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort, nor my first review of the property. But it will certainly be my last visit and review of the Intercontinental in Berchtesgaden. Heck, it may be one of the last reviews you see of this property under the Intercontinental name. That is because beginning May 1, 2015, this property is relaunching and … [Read more...] about Goodbye Intercontinental Berchtesgaden Resort – Review of Our Farewell Stay From March, 2015

View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco

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  Confession time: Before I moved to San Francisco, I thought that "Golden Gate" was simply the name given to a bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County. Then I saw a map of San Francisco from around 1900 and noticed that the body of water separating the two areas had Golden Gate written on it. Why would it say that when the bridge was still 30 years from … [Read more...] about View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco

Doing Touristy Stuff in My Own City – Golden Gate Bridge Photos During Spring Flower Bloom

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After spending two weeks in the European alps in March, I don't have any exotic or international travel booked until July. Then all hell is breaking loose (more to come). That means many domestic photos and experimentation with my camera. And awesome pictures of the San Francisco bay area. I hope you don't mind too much. Sure, I will mix in photos from the archives. I'm … [Read more...] about Doing Touristy Stuff in My Own City – Golden Gate Bridge Photos During Spring Flower Bloom

Thai Airways First Class Review – 747-400 from Munich (MUC) to Bangkok (BKK)

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A few notes: This review is from a flight I took in September of 2014. My memories of this flight are a little fuzzy, so I am doing my best to remember the details. There was alcohol and sleep deprivation involved.  Also note that I have started to inject more of my own personality into my flight reviews. My flight reviews now aim to 1) Entertain. 2) Inspire. 3) Inform. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways First Class Review – 747-400 from Munich (MUC) to Bangkok (BKK)

Sunset in Yountville, California (Napa Valley)

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This past Sunday was an exceptional one for me and Mrs. Jeffsetter. It started with brunch at Bouchon. Followed by wine tasting at Corison, the patio at Farmstead, a tasting at Del Dotto and the views from Auberge du Soleil. On the way back to our hotel we decided to take some photos of the area. Most photos didn't quite turn out. Just as we had given up, we turned the … [Read more...] about Sunset in Yountville, California (Napa Valley)

Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter

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At first I was disappointed that the weather at Neuschwanstein castle was so drab during our visit. But when the structure is this impressive, who really cares about the weather? After lunch, we walked up the hill to Neuschwanstein castle. It was as majestic as you might expect, especially with the snowy setting. The photos turned out well, considering the freezing rain … [Read more...] about Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter

Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign

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  I was looking through some old photos and through that it would be fun to re-process a few to see what they look like with my improved editing skills. Here is me at the Death Valley National Park welcome sign in the summer of 2014. The clouds really jump out with the new levels of contrast, but I also had to tone down my skin because it made me look like an oompa … [Read more...] about Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign