Destinations

History Ancient history and settlement. The city that shaped modern America.Chicago’s rise began as a Potawatomi trading post before becoming a transportation juggernaut in the 1800s, linked by canals, railroads, and the Great Lakes. The Great Chicago Fire (1871) sparked a rebirth, birthing the world’s first skyscrapers and architectural innovations like the Chicago School. The

History Ancient history and settlement. From pearl diving to futuristic spectacle.Dubai was a modest fishing village until oil discoveries (1966) funded its metamorphosis. Sheikh Rashid’s vision created Jebel Ali Port (1979) and airline Emirates (1985), while the 2000s saw audacious projects: Palm Islands, Burj Khalifa (2010), and indoor skiing. Its tax-free boom draws global talent.

History Ancient history and settlement. Where Polynesian heritage meets aloha spirit.Honolulu’s history stretches back to ancient Hawaiian settlements, where Waikīkī’s fishponds and taro fields thrived. In 1795, King Kamehameha I unified the islands, making Honolulu his capital. The 19th century brought whalers, missionaries, and sugar plantations, forever altering its demographics. The 1893 overthrow of Queen

History Ancient history and settlement. From Spanish missions to silver screens. Los Angeles was founded in 1781 as El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Ángeles, a small Spanish settlement near the Río Porciúncula (now the LA River). After Mexican independence in 1821, it became a cattle-ranching hub, then transitioned to American control in 1848

History Ancient history and settlement. A city built by dreamers, for dreamers.New York City’s history began in 1624 as the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, a trading post strategically positioned at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over the centuries, it transformed into a British colonial hub, a pivotal battleground during the American Revolution, and

History Ancient history and settlement. From citrus groves to theme park capital.Orlando’s modern identity belies its humble origins as a Seminole trading post and later a cattle-and-citrus hub. Incorporated in 1875, it grew slowly until WWII, when military bases like McCoy Air Force Base (now Orlando International Airport) brought investment. The 1960s changed everything: Walt

History Ancient history and settlement. Where shoguns meet bullet trains.Edo (Tokyo’s former name) rose under Tokugawa shogunate rule (1603–1868), becoming the world’s largest city by 1721. Meiji Restoration (1868) made it Japan’s imperial capital, with Western-style modernization. WWII firebombings destroyed much, but rapid postwar rebirth birthed districts like Akihabara (tech) and Shibuya (fashion). Geography Ancient