Located midway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo is rapidly becoming an important center for business, education, culture, and many other activities.

Varna is a beautiful city along the Black Sea and a favorite port of luxury cruise ships.

Nearly 80% of the city was destroyed in WWII. It is now known for its many museums, including the Museum of Tapestry, the Brothers Grimm Museum and Fredericianum Museum.

Raleigh is the capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the state. It is home of the largest research park in the country, Research Triangle Park. Visit some of Raleigh's many universities, parks, museums and galleries, including the North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina Museum of Art

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has long served as a cultural and trade crossroads in the Andaman Sea. Centuries ago, it was a stopover for merchants trading tin, spices, and textiles, with influences from Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, and Malay travelers still reflected in the island’s architecture and cuisine. Inland, the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary protects rainforest habitat home to gibbons, civets, and exotic birds.