Get Away

So you want to get away from it all.  I know I do.  From daily chores, to larger personal problems, we all can use a break from our busy modern lives.  As a kid, I remember wanting a tree house so badly--I never got one. But to this day, it seems like a great idea even as an adult!  There's a surrealism about one: virtually living in mid-air, and two: being surrounded by open air and trees instead of buildings and cars.

I stumbled upon Finca Bellavista, a sustainable tree house community in Costa Rica which includes rental and sale properties.  For about $200USD a night (double occupancy! Bring a friend to split the tab if needed), you can stay at one of these rental tree houses!  Hassle-free, pollution-free, and away from it all.

Such a refreshing idea, and conveniently executed.  

All good things must come to an end, as we must resume our urban lives. As much as some may complain about the constraints and downfalls of urban living, I confess there are more than enough things to enjoy in our urban centers.  Case in point:  magnificent architecture and design.  Uzbekistan -- an unlikely city to enter the minds of social icons when they need an event space!  But the newly constructed Palace of International Forums in Uzbekistan definitely makes a statement.  It was a collaborative project, involving for than 500 designers and architects.  The expansive architectural beauty will accommodate political, cultural, and various other high profile functions.  

From Central Asia to South America -- happy travels.