Did you know that Rome has the highest quantity of fountains in the world? From Saint Charles at the Four Fountains, passing by the Fountain of Moses, until the Fountain of the Naiads in the beautiful Republic Square, Micky and Adry will walk you through this tour with their friendly and informative signature style: just like a sprinkle of fresh water... splash!

Conquer Roma Invicta as the Romans do, with astounding architecture and even better food. The Eternal City is always ready for you. Just bring your appetite (and a penny for the fountain). Mangia!

Rome

A very enjoyable and detailed tour ..thanks

Brings back many memories of when I lived in Rome.  Grazie mille.

Such clarity and wonderful opportunities for postcards!

Not only does this duo have a wealth of stories, they have the loveliest of chemistry and are truly able to make the tour shine!

Traffic quite noisy but couldn’t be avoided

The traffic noise in the very beginning was terrible and you could hardly hear what she was saying. Not their fault.

Not one of their greatest tours oh, probably because of the noise. I didn't seem up to par

I think we spent a bit too long at the 1st intersection 

Wonderful tour to the fountains, thank you so much! ⛲

I always love their tours, they are so personable, and full of knowledge!!

Alot of information to absorb... But totally enjoyable.. Thank you

Mickey and Adriano are great tour guides!  They’re so much fun to be with,  they were very informative and knowledgeable about the fountains.  I’ll definitely book another tour with them.

Super tour - my Aunt lived in Rome but I never got to visit 

Thank you. my first time on your tours and I loved it! Fun,Beautiful,and Educational.Cant' wait to take another

Very enjoyable and informative tour! I'm looking forward to Micky and Adry's other tours.

Love doing tours with both of you, make them so much fun.  Loved all the fountains.  Well done 👍

Very interesting tour.  Thank you both. Joining you again tomorrow

Great tour, thanks so much. Very personable tour guides, felt like being with friends. I have booked one of their future tours already

Very good tour. Micky and Adri were delightful. And also very knowledgeable about architecture and fountains.

Fun and  informative.  Pointed out interesting things on the way to various fountains and had lots of small incidental facts to tell us.

Wasn't sure what to expect but really enjoyed the experience. Very informative Thanks

What a wonderful place to visit.  The fountains were amazing.  Very informative and friendly guides.  Thank you for my tour.  See you on the next one. 

Great tour, lots of beautiful statues to see and good information about the history of that area.  To bad there was so much traffic.  Looking forward to your next tour.

Micky and Adry were lovely tour guides.  They were friendly as well as extremely knowledgeable about the many fountains and churches they took us to see in Rome.  I look forward to going on more of their tours in the future.

Delightful tour.  Micky & Adrian were a entertaining and knowledgeable couple. I liked that they gave excellent background to the churches and fountains we visited. I only wish to he tour was longer so that more fountains could be visited.

Enthusiastic pair making the best of a tour in the face of Covid closures. We'll certainly join another of Micky and Adry's tour.

Very informative on the history of the architecture.

Very enjoyable tour and some great sites of Rome.

So much beauty in Rome.  Thank you for showing us. 

Love touring Rome with Micky and Adry!! 


Great tour my only comment would be to have a picture of the interior of the churches to show if you cannot go inside 

Micky and Adry are delightful ... not only informative but totally engaging as we traversed the streets and explored the fountains of Rome.   

They were so special and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour

The tour was good, but please don't keep placing your hand in front of the camera while we are taking postcards of the fountains.  Also, please don't pan the camera fast.

Enjoyed the banter between the two of them.  Very knowledgeable about the tour.    Did not realize ( crazy us) that the tour didn’t really involve big fountains, with the exception of the last one.  Our ignorance there.  Well done!

Wonderful tour! Beautiful fountains and stories about them, churches and all with this fun duo.  Excellent English and Micky's singing... :) Thanks for not interrupting yourselves with the comments coming, and responding only after you were done (that's a plus which I don't find in many tours), and thanks for the time you give for postcards. You really planned it all and it shows. Professional! Grazie :)

Great team. Love their stories. Always have something special to show us. Thanks so much

Another enjoyable tour with Micky and Adry...  They took a break from cooking and showed us some beautiful fountains in Rome.  Oh how I want to go back and visit the eternal city.   A+++++

fantastic tour....Thank you Adry and Micky......

Every time I see the dynamic duo I am impressed.  


Great fun and informative tour- definitely booking on to more!

These two are so much fun and very knowledgeable. Be sure to have Micky sing at the end of the tour.  Grazie.

Micky and Adry make the tour fun and informative.  We really enjoy their tours.

Amazing tour. Lots of opportunities to take pictures. Thanks!

Fun pair of tour guides! Excellent details and lots of opportunities to grab beautiful postcards.

Such an original tour, full of beautiful fountains. Loved the stories behind the Moses one and the Naids. Thanks for being so patient with our questions and postcards. Booked for your pyramid one

First time with Micky and Adry, they made my first experience unforgettable! Hope to repeat soon :)

Micky and Adry are excellent guides. They proved it once again with this well-planned tour of the Roman Fountains.

So much passion for Rome and so entertaining. Thanks!

these two always have a great time and put their hearts in all there tours worth the time to see what they are talking about 

Fun and interesting tour.  I enjoyed their banter

I so enjoyed their tour of the fountains in Rome. I learned so much - lots of interesting information. Micky and Adry are so lovely and friendly and down-to-earth. They just make you feel happy! 

Micky and Adry were great on the fountains of Roma tour this morning. They were informative, funny and interesting. I would come back and see them again!
George

Micky and Adry were charming, fun, and informative. The tour was beautiful and the singing at the end was lovely. Such a special service. This was our first experience and we can't wait to do more! Thanks very much for creating this! 

I enjoy their repartee .  Great personalities, beautiful city, interesting history. 

Very informative i can't absorb the details will watch again when tours restart.

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Both guides were so knowledgable and I’m keen to go on other tours. 

Beautiful tour of fountains and churches. Thanks for the Ecstasy statue

Very interesting tour. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

It was really invigorating to visit virtually this magnificent city!
Both guides are extremely well versed in the city’s history and architecture!


Glad to see other beautiful roman fountains other than Trevi... fantastic tour!

Micky and Adry's tours are always fun.   They provide historical facts in an interesting way, and they share their love of the city.  They always take enough time to allow for postcards to be taken,  and answer ask if out questions.  

Brilliant! Rome has such beautiful fountains and churches

The guides are so informative and fun. Really enjoyed this tour!

Interesting, informative and fun. Thanks and be ssafe

Best guides. Time goes by so fast with them. So entertaining

I was on this tour to see the fountains but it started with long talks about churches, so I didn't stay

Always fun to tour with this couple. Very informative

Really enjoyed this trip and we shall miss you during your lockdown. The views and explanations were super. It was fantastic to see the interior of the beautiful church, even if the statue was inaccessible. 

Loved this tour. The square at the end is just beautiful. Thanks

The fountains were enchanting... and history behind them so intriguing

The tour included also some beautiful churches.. 5+

Micky and Adry are very talented guides..... amazing !

Thank you both for a fascinating tour. Micky and Adry are very knowledgable and take you on a tour of some amazing fountains and areas of beautiful Rome. Highly recommended. 

Beautiful Roman Fountains. Will definitely watch this tour again 

A difficult time for the tour with traffic and rain, but they both did really well. Took us in to see Bernini's Ecstasy of St Theresa which was magnificent even through the scaffolding. Hope the Italian lockdown will soon be over so that more great trips will be possible.

What an outstanding tour with Micky and Adry of Rome's churches and fountains!  Thank you!!!

Fountains and Churches of Rome

Micky & Adry

**Schedule**
Nov 27/28 - Origami Santa Clause & Cat Envelope
What you need: 2 pieces of square paper, pens (black & red) 

Origami is the art of paper folding. It's a way of folding a single sheet of square paper into a sculpture without cutting, gluing, taping, or even marking it. 
In Japan, origami is taught at home and in school. Many Japanese people have fond memories of their first origami experiences in kindergarten where they learned to create paper animals with friends. 

On this tour, Eriko will share with you the culture of Japanese paper folding as well as a variety of origami models including flowers, boxes, and jumping frogs (it may be different each time!). Origami is not only fun but enhances your creativity. It's also been proven to possess therapeutic advantages!

You can be anywhere in the world, all you need is a sheet of paper. You can fold a paper along with Eriko or just enjoy watching how a piece of paper transforms into a sculpture. Let's explore the joy of origami together.  



The Art of Paper Folding - Origami

Phnom Bakheng is a temple mountain in honor of the Hindu god Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Thanks to its location on a 60-meter high hill, Phnom Bakheng became a very popular tourist spot for its magnificent sunset views over Angkor Wat. That said, the sunset over the Western Baray is very impressive from here.

Don’t miss joining Sam for this popular spot for the sunset of Angkor Wat and West Baray.    

60 Meter High Hill Bakheng Temple at Sunset Time

Let’s stroll along the streets of Little India in Singapore and meet some friends!  As you may already know, Little India is the heart of the Indian Community since the 1800s.  Be prepared to come up close and personal with colourful shops selling Indian souvenirs, bangles, spices, traditional Indian sweets and snacks, as well as jewellery and sari shops. Outdoor markets selling fruits and vegetables will add to the thrill!  
 We might even get lucky with sights of henna artists, betel nut peddlers or fortune-tellers! I will be checking in to one of the prettiest and busiest temples in Little India dating way back to the 19th century!  Chances are, we will saunter past vibrant street art too. I bet it will be an awesome experience, plus lots of opportunities to enhance your postcard collection! We will be saying Hi to some of the friendliest people in Singapore – to give you a real, uncensored, personal experience that you get if you are here walking with me.   So, a one-time-only tour.  Join me!!!

Colors and Sounds of Singapore's Indian Quarters

Croatia is full of historical monuments but also has so many amazing gems of nature.
One of the most beautiful parts of this country is the Krka National Park. On this tour, you will get a chance to visit a truly breathtaking part of it – Skradinski Buk. The views and the scenes you will see tell a story: the story of Croatian beauty.

You will hear some interesting facts about this natural phenomenon. You will learn about life in this area, what it was like in the olden days and what it is like today. Some old traditions are still alive. You will be interested to hear about the Krka hydroelectric plant that opened back in 1895. Thanks to the plant, the nearby town of Šibenik had electric streetlights before Rome, London, Vienna and some other major European cities did.

Join us in exploring this part of the river Krka. Let the stories take you back in time. Experience the true nature of Croatia. Allow yourself to fall in love with Croatia.


Krka Waterfalls (Skradinski Buk) – A Story Told by Water

We invite you to join us and explore one of the best preserved medieval citadels of Europe which is still inhabited up to present days. 

First mentioned in 12th century as a town, Sighisoara is one of the 7 fortified cities of Siebenburgen (the German name for Transylvania) where the German craftsmen and merchants, known as Saxons have been invited to defend the borders of Transylvania.

The UNESCO citadel is also known for the house where Vlad the Impaler was born in 15th century, but the Tower Clock, the Blacksmith' tower, the Tailors' tower or the Church on the Hill are part of our tour among others, all on the cobblestone streets of Sighisoara.

The UNESCO medieval citadel of Sighisoara: the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula)

Discovering Segovia is like a trip back in time. In this tour we will go back to the Middle Ages and walk part of the old town. 

We start by the entrance gate Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) which gives access to the former jewish quarter. After that we will visit the quaint main square to admire the grandiose cathedral, to then finish by the unique medieval castle (Alcázar) with spectacular views. 

Bring your walking shoes and join me!

Segovia: The Jewish Quarter, the Lady of the Cathedrals and the Unique Castle (Alcázar)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie on 28 June 1914 in Sarajevo led to the outbreak of the First World War. 

During this tour, you’ll hear about the organisation of the assassination, the life of 19-year old assassin Gavrilo Princip, the notorious Black Hand society, and pre-WWI alliances in Europe. Finally, we will journey chronologically through the events of the day, visiting the assassination site and a number of landmarks, including the Latin bridge, At Mejdan park, the Cumurija bridge and finally, the Liberation Square.

The 1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie

Let's walk together on the Galata bridge from Karakoy neighborhood to former Constantinople!! On one side there will be Asia and on the other side European continents. The walk will be at the point where two continents meet and where the Silk Road ended. 

We will be facing the historic peninsula which couldn’t be shared through centuries and became the cause of many wars. We will see some of İstanbul’s highlights from the distance as Suleymaniye mosque ( 1550), New Mosque ( 1664), Galata Bridge, Istanbul fish sandwich boats, and street vendors. 

The walk will make you feel that you are touching the heart of Istanbul by watching the fishermen on the bridge, ferry traffic across the Bosporus and the Golden Horn, local rushing between bazaars and ferry piers, Istanbulies staying in line to get the delicious fish sandwich and more... 

Walking in Europe and overlooking at Asian Continent

This new episode of the Jewish Odessa tour series takes you to the city’s Third Jewish Cemetery. The only city’s Jewish cemetery survived till our time, it makes for a very interesting sight. Founded right after World War 2 on the city outskirts, it’s one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine with a territory of 24 hectares (59 acres). 

Why were the Roma people buried in this cemetery? What happened to the city’s first two Jewish cemeteries? Who moved the 1905 pogrom victims’ memorial to this cemetery? Olga will answer these questions and share with you interesting stories about this place and the modern Jewish community. 

Special note: this episode of the Jewish Odessa tour includes only a visit to the Jewish Cemetery. Located on the city’s outskirts, the cemetery is surrounded by an industrial area and roads. Please keep it in mind while booking this live-stream tour. 

Jewish Odessa Tour Part 6 - Odessa's Jewish Cemetery

November on Heygo we will celebrate Black History Month in Brazil with Brazilian Guides in Bahia (me) & Rio (Kelly and Tati) and friends/tour guides around the world.

In this Black History Tour, I will introduce the Afro-Brazilian religion called Candomble and the Orixas. 

Candomblé is an African diasporic religion that developed in Brazil during the 19th century. It arose through a process of syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West Africa, especially that of the Yoruba, and the Roman Catholic form of Christianity.

We can not talk about Candomble without talking about the "Maes de Santo" the female leaders of Candomble Houses also known as " Mulheres do Axe" (Ladies of Ase). 

Brazilian Black History Month: The Ladies of Ase and Introduction of Candomble in Bahia 

For a very special trip we invite you on a horse drawn carriage to discover one of the most remote villages of Romania where simply the time stood by.

Viscri (or Weiskirich in Saxon dialect) is all about the authentic village life in Transylvania but also the rich history behind its UNESCO Fortified Church. And this is going to be the future too for this UNESCO village, where Saxons arrived starting with 12th century and have put their mark on the history of Transylvania.

Many might say that Viscri became famous due to the presence of HRH Prince Charles of Wales who felt in love with Transylvania and even bought a traditional Saxon house in the village back in 2006. But few know that a handful of locals led by very few Saxons still living in Viscri have contributed to the village's revival, especially by trying to not change their authentic and sustainable way of life.


The Treasures of Transylvania: Horse drawn carriage ride through a UNESCO Saxon Village and its Fortified Church

Bees displaced from the Bolivian plains and valleys by climate change found a home in the Altiplano, some near Lake Titicaca where they were able to thrive at more than 3,800 meters of altitude.

The Apicultural Center "La Reina del Lago" is the domain of at least one million bees that live in the town of San Pablo de Tiquina, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Bee Farm: On the Shores of the Sacred Lake

Why should you visit Šibenik? To learn about its past, see its architecture, walk its charming narrow alleys or enjoy the coastline? 

The answer is all of the above!

Join me on a walk around old town Šibenik and learn why the Cathedral of Saint James is so unique. It is truly an architectural masterpiece!
You will see the finest examples of medieval stone architecture and masonry. Stories of the town’s past will take you to an intriguing old world. Some stories are happy and heroic. You will hear about artists and other brilliant people who left their mark here. Also, Šibenik was the greatest town on this side of the Adriatic at one point in time. You will learn what life was like then. Other stories are sad, like the one about a major plague that brought the town to its knees. 
The old town has much to tell and show you. Share its charm with you. Let’s explore Šibenik together and fall in love with its stone beauty! 

Šibenik – Beauty Carved in Stone

The Northern Region has a unique culture that is quite different from the Bantu regions, including its special cultural dishes. 

The two decades of war period may have phased out many high value nutritious cherished dishes, particularly for the Acholi tradition. There have been robust efforts to revive the once extinct dishes for example in some institutions. However, this is still challenged by the shortage of ingredients or raw materials required for their full preparation.

Lakoto-koto is a cherished Acholi simsim sauce dish. The sauce's core ingredient is ground raw sesame seeds "simsim." This can be mixed with either dry fish, silverfish or types of greens such as the locally known "otigo", "oboko kwer", and "gobe." 
Tomatoes can be added to enrich the taste.
The actual process can be quite long as the simsim has to be ground and oil has to be constantly removed.

Process:
1. Wash raw simsim (simsim may have beats of soil/sand for thorough removal)
2. Dry the washed simsim in the sun
3. Pound simsim (we shall use a local grinding stone- for your local experience)
4. Squeeze the sim sim dough to get the oil out
5. Boil your desired greens ie "oboko kwer", "gobe" or dry fish/silverfish
6. Put the squeezed sim sim in the boiling (5)
7. Add tomatoes to the mixture and stir till ready (5&6) 

In preparation of these dishes, the main focus is making the sauce which is the major dish. This is then served with its specific foods. 

Lakoto-koto is best served with millet bread "Kwon Kal." Kwon Kal is prepared by mingling a thick paste of millet flour from very hot boiling water!

Northern Dish Cuisine I: Preparing Lakoto-koto (Sesame Dish)

Be a part of the illumination of the first light on Europe's largest Hanukkah Candelabra, put up in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate! The illumination is conducted by Yehuda Teichtal, the rabbi at Berlin's Chabad Lubawitch. 

This is a live-streamed, one-off event - hope you can join me.

Hanukkah Illumination at Brandenburg Gate

137 years ago Vienna opened the public university, our starting point for a pleasant stroll along the Ringstrasse. The wide avenue that circles around the historic center of the city reminds us where the medieval defensive wall of the city once stood; Not coincidentally, it's where the main tourist attractions are today. It is well-known for its history and its different architectural styles. The City Hall, the National Theater, the Twin Museums, the view of the entrance to the Imperial Palace and gardens are some of the attractions you can't miss. It will be a pleasure to take you for this virtual walk on one of the most beautiful and monumental avenues in Europe!