Pablo Ortega

Los Angeles is living through a singular moment. The city is racing toward the 2028 Olympic Games, and its cultural scene is keeping pace. Among the most ambitious additions to that scene is Dataland, the world’s first museum dedicated to the art of artificial intelligence.

6:00 a.m. – A Perfect World The sun illuminated a lush planet. In what is now the Yucatán Peninsula, a shallow sea bathed a coastline covered in giant ferns and prehistoric trees. Triceratops grazed unhurriedly, while pterosaurs glided through warm, humid air. Earth seemed eternal. 8:00 a.m. – An Invisible Threat About 15 million kilometers away, a 12-kilometer-wide asteroid was speeding through space at nearly 115,000 kilometers per hour.

The most famous road in California, Highway 1, is much more than a seaside road trip experience. It is an invitation to discover natural landscapes, hidden villages, and unique experiences, all intertwined with breathtaking cliffside views. Traveling through Big Sur is an exercise in connecting with nature and local culture, especially after recent changes to the routes that invite you to discover lesser-known alternatives and corners that many overlook.