Hear the touching story told by Forest Woodward about a remarkable journey to reconnect his father Doug Woodward with his love for the Grand Canyon and to evoke his sense of identity by reliving the adventures of his younger self. Doug Woodward was a pioneer of kayaking and rafting. In 1970 he drove a bus load of explorer scouts cross-country from the Delaware to complete a rafting /kayaking journey snaking through the Grand Canyon down the Colorado River. Forty four years later, as Forest watched Doug age too quickly, and lose his sense of adventure, he challenged his father to repeat the trip - 28 days on the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. At Aquilo we thrive off designing experiences that build a special bond of a parent and sibling and the necessity of returning to the important places in our lives.

The origins of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand can be traced back to the 13th century and the mythical homeland Hawaiki, Eastern Polynesia. Due to centuries of isolation, the Maori established a distinct society with characteristic art, language and unique mythology. The New Zealand Wars, which were long known as the Māori Wars, were a series of armed conflicts that took place in New Zealand from 1845 to 1872 between the British settlers who formed the New Zealand government and indigenous Māori. At the peak of hostilities in the 1860s, 18,000 British troops, supported by artillery, cavalry and local militia, fought approximately 4000 Māori warriors in what became a gross imbalance of manpower and weaponry. The fearless Maori fought to protect their land and heritage, and as a result many aspects of their traditional society have survived into the 21st century. Explore Maori legends and traditional tales from tribal elders on a Maori Waka (Canoe) Journey as you explore this mystical land.

For more than 2,000 years the Kazakh Horsemen of Western Mongolia have been eagle hunters. They come together to celebrate their art of traditional eagle hunting at the incredible golden eagle festival. Their technique of using majestic and highly trained eagles to hunt, trace back to the Genghis Khan era and has been passed on through generations. The horsemen hunt a variety of animals – including rabbits, marmots, foxes and even wolves - for their meat and fur which is an integral part of traditional Kazakh clothing. Connect with Aquila to explore the history of the Kazakh Horsemen. Experience the wild Mongolian landscape and nomadic festivities first hand as you ride alongside traditional elders on a journey rich in culture, rite and passage.

Lenny Shiller is a lifelong Brooklyn resident, classic car collector and American legend. A man so in tune with his passion, he spends each and every day with his outstanding collection of rare classic cars, vintage bikes, motorcycles, and memorabilia. Lenny is not only a collector, but is hands on in restoring and maintaining his collection, with the intention one day to pass them on to the next generation. The walls of his 12,000 sq ft garage in Gowanus, Brooklyn are stacked with car parts he has collected over the years, the space resembling part vintage garage, part museum. Connect with us to spend a day with Lenny, explore his stunning collection or get your hands dirty on a unique restoration project.

The Prince De Neufchatel was considered one of the fastest American armed schooner-rigged privateer of the United States army in the War of 1812. The vessel was built by Adam and Noah Brown in 1814 and was chased 17 times by British men–of–war and she outran them every time. After a triumphant victory against the British navy, she went back to Boston and when Prince sailed again in the December of 1814, fully crewed with 120 men under Nicolas Millin, she was chased through a severe gale by three British frigates. Losing crucial spars in the chase, she was taken by the British and sent to the docks for her impressive design to be copied. The Americans intervened and after a Special Order for the Admiralty Command, Captain Henry Home of the HMS Edmond sent five boats to re-capture her. After fierce fighting the Prince De Neufchatel was reclaimed only to be again re-engaged by the British and re-captured on her way to Boston.

She was broken up in 1967 and then fully rebuilt in 2008 in the Greek shipyards where they combined the brilliance of her kind with the comforts of a modern yacht. Connect with us to explore the history of Prince De Neufchatel from her luxury quarters as you sail along the stunning Dalmatian coastline.

Culturally, Cuba is one of the most fascinating and remarkably undiscovered regions of the world. The story of the Buena Vista Social club is set in the time of nationalization and political consolidation that transformed Cuba's economy and civil society. The club started as a secret members’ only venue located in the over populated Marianao neighborhood in the 1940s, and operated through the oppressive era and conflict of Castro’s Cuban revolution. Between the 1940s and early 1960s the club was a social hub for musicians and performers, leading a program of artistic activities such as dances and musical experiences. In its golden era it encouraged and continued the development of traditional Afro-Cuban musical styles and represented freedom of artistic expression. Explore the history, music and passion of the Cuban people in a country undergoing complete transformation.

Antarctica – known as the final frontier of polar exploratory history entrenched with stories of endurance, courage and persistence from the likes of Shackleton, Emmerson, Maweson and Scott. Today, one Australian Polar Explorer, Geoff Wilson, is in training for what will be the greatest solo unsupported crossing of the harshest environment on earth. To raise funds for charity, Geoff will cross the longest distance by any human across Antarctica through the 'pole of inaccessibility' – never before attempted. A momentous feat enabled by the power of wind and cutting edge snow kite technology on a journey of 5285km [3284 miles]. Aquilo is proud to support Geoff on this noble expedition. Connect with us to hear more and how you can join the expedition team and be part of the journey.