Katmai National Park and Preserve lies along Alaska’s remote Pacific coast, shaped by volcanism, glaciers, and deep time. The area gained prominence after the 1912 Novarupta eruption, one of the largest volcanic events of the 20th century, which transformed the landscape and led to the creation of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.

Located on the Rhône River, Avignon is the city to which the Popes fled when leaving the corruption of Rome in the 14th century. The palace they built, 'Le Palais des Papes,' is a breathtaking must see.

Belarus is an independent republic in Eastern Europe. Minsk is the capital and largest city. The climate is generally temperate and humid, with colder, continental conditions in the east.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, sits across the Charles River from Boston and is known for its universities, historic neighborhoods, research institutions, and distinctive network of public squares. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give the city an international academic profile, while areas such as Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, and Inman Square each have their own mix of shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and businesses.

The capital of Hunan Province in central China, north of Guilin. Founded over 5000 years ago, it has long been a major cultural and educational center. Mao Zedung lived here and attended school.