Have you ever heard of Around The World in 80 Days? Well, try 5 minutes. Whether it be by balloon or by foot, visitors to the World Forum are taken on a global journey. Merely by walking on the ground floor, there is the opportunity to explore all the continents, and while the trek from Africa to Antarctica is usually a perilous one, here they are conveniently placed next to each other. That must explain why the temperature fluctuates so much in the hallway.
As one ascends through the grand staircase in the center of the World Forum, it leads to the first floor, which is dedicated to rivers. Featuring the Amazon, the Colorado, and the Nile, the illusion of rivers is vividly created on the floor, illuminated by blue lights. Often, one finds themselves caught in a wave of people. Just as real rivers connect, so do these staircases, providing a link that feeds this hub of diversity.
Finally, on the top floor, one finds themselves at the highest summit. While the elevation might not match Mount Everest or Kilimanjaro, it is still the tallest point in the World Forum. It is all downhill from here.
Photo by Tan Aktan
