“Rome wasn’t built in a day”. A city that went through ups and downs, a society that saw more change than any other comparable one, empires and republics reaching their zeniths only to be drawn to ashes.
World Heritge Sites
Art and History
Vatican City
The smallest country in the world with less than a square kilometer in area, having its own police force, army and diplomatic corps, Vatican City sits as an island within the Rome city limits separated by a wall.
Roman Forum
Ever experienced the mystic romance of walking down ancient streets while admiring grandiose facades of 2000 year old buildings? If not, a stroll down the alleys in Roman Forum (Fora Romano) is tailor-made for you.
Lua’u and a brief history of Hawaii
Long before Hawaii became the Aloha state (in 1959), the Polynesians used to celebrate events or special occasions (like end of a war, new era, throning of a king, childbirth, etc.) through a gathering that invariably had a wide spread of traditional recipes.
Chichen Itza and the Cenotes
Nestled at the heart of one of the oldest Mayan cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichen-Itza is a complex ensemble of grand pyramids, ball courts, temple of warriors, wall of skulls and buildings with sophisticated geometry.
Environment
Arches National Park
Gigantic arches reminiscing different shapes and sizes, red rocks bejeweling the foreground and background with no trace of greenery in the horizon. Experience the beauty contained within the barren lands of the park.
Tortuguero National Park
Nestled in the swamp lands by the Caribbean coast, Tortuguero National Park is a rain forest crisscrossed by rivers and canals. A small canoe is the best option to roam around here.
Poas Volcano
Poas Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes located just outside the valley of San Jose, about an hours drive from downtown. The volcano is located above the cloud level and is covered in thick rain clouds often.
Florida Mariana Caverns
A billion snow diamonds, softer than baby feathers. Heavenly air; purified and sweetened by the birth, life, and death of beauty. What is the best alternative to the National and State parks in USA, to experience all of the above together?
Urban Escapades
Amsterdam
Remember those canals and the bridges in Venice; there are about 500 bridges there. Amsterdam boasts a mighty 1200 bridges over its looping canal system. Read more fun facts here.
Trastevere Neighborhood
Once you have taken the touristy trips to Colosseum and Vatican City, and threw in a coin in the Trevi Fountain, take a breather to soak in the city vibes a bit farther from the touristy hot-spots in the Trastavere neighborhood.
Shanghai
Hu as the locals refer to it, Shanghai is a major metropolitan city located on the banks of Huangpu river and is one of the most influential economic, financial and cultural trade center of the world.
Chicago
Chicago is an extremely underrated city with a fantastic waterfront, architectural jewels, a vibrant urban life, and years of cult history. Arguably the best city in the American midwest, the Windy City, hosts a number of museums, art galleries, and hundreds of famous restaurants and bars.
Bohambo - The Walk 