Perhaps the most pleasant surprise while walking through Istanbul was seeing Dolmabahce Palace, an extravagant living space located on the banks of the Bosphorus river. Along with landmarks like Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, Dolmabahce palace is a must see attraction in Istanbul. While you are allowed to take photos outside of the palace, you are not supposed to be able to … [Read more...] about [Friday Photo] The Harem at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul
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The Airline Safety Video to End All Safety Videos
I have to admit when I saw this Virgin America flight safety video come through my email, Twitter and RSS feeds, my first reaction was “not another safety video!” It’s not that I don’t enjoy airline safety videos with a humorous twist, I just figured that most of the innovation had already been done in this area. When I finally clicked through to watch the Virgin America … [Read more...] about The Airline Safety Video to End All Safety Videos
Conrad Indianapolis Hotel Review
A few weeks ago I wrote briefly about my trip to Indianapolis in a post titled "Impressed with Indianapolis." In that post, I promised that more would follow, including a review of the Conrad Indianapolis hotel, where I stayed for the night. Here is that review. One of the benefits to arriving at your hotel after 11 PM is that at that point most of the room assignments are … [Read more...] about Conrad Indianapolis Hotel Review
What is the Most Beautiful State in America?
America the Beautiful! We often write about the beauty of places we visit across the globe, but in reality the United States are beautiful in their own right. This week's poll asks you to do the impossible: Choose the most beautiful state in America. Lots of tough choices here, and in order to get you into the spirit I have found photos that best represent my knowledge of … [Read more...] about What is the Most Beautiful State in America?
Four Seasons Silicon Valley Palo Alto Hotel Review
What do you do when you are in Silicon Valley to visit Google and all but one of their recommended hotels are sold out for your stay? You book a room at the Four Seasons Hotel and write a review about it, of course! That's what happened to me during my October, 2013 trip to Mountain View, CA for an annual Google Conference... and after spending 3 nights at the property, I … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Silicon Valley Palo Alto Hotel Review
What Makes This Site Unique? Because it’s ME Doing it!
Ever since I joined Boarding Area I have noticed a significant uptick in traffic and new visitors to this site. While these new visitor comments have been overwhelmingly positive, there have been a few comments left by people who question my credentials as a blogger in general. Within the Boarding Area network, there are over 40 bloggers who cover an increasingly broad area of … [Read more...] about What Makes This Site Unique? Because it’s ME Doing it!