Gijón sits on Spain’s northern coast in Asturias, shaped by its long relationship with the Cantabrian Sea. From its origins as a Roman settlement to its later growth as an industrial and port city, Gijón has balanced maritime work with civic life.

Popoyo is a small coastal community on Nicaragua's southwestern Pacific coast, in the department of Rivas. It is known for its broad sandy shoreline, rocky coastal points, and consistent Pacific surf. The surrounding landscape remains largely rural, with pastureland, farms, tropical vegetation, and small settlements extending inland from the beach.

A moving sight...literally. Hubbard Glacier's recent nickname "the galloping glacier" refers to its rapid movement through Disenchantment Bay in the direction of the Gulf of Alaska. This tidewater glacier is a natural wonder over 6 miles wide! Those on ships are usually able to get within about a half mile of Hubbard Glacier's face.

The Isle of Skye rises from Scotland’s west coast with a shape that feels almost sculpted by hand. Its ridges and peninsulas stretch outward from a mountainous core, where the Cuillin range cuts a jagged line across the sky. Travelers often begin in Portree, a harbor town lined with brightly painted buildings and small seafood spots. From here, narrow roads lead to cliff edges, quiet bays, and sweeping views where golden eagles and red deer are part of the everyday scene.

Repository of splendid Buddhist sculptures. Also visit the Longmen Grottoes, dating back more than 400 yeaers and renowned as one of the three great treasure houses of the legendary Chinese art of stone sculpture.