It's the largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, lying 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. While its history is laced with tales of pirates and privateers, the island today maintains a slower, more quiet pace than its sisters to the north.

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.

Nantes, situated on the banks of the Loire River in western France, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, creative energy, and dynamic cultural scene.

A shallow lake at over 3200 feet above sea level in central west Kenya, it is the home of the Kamasya and Njamus who raise cattle and crops and fish for tilapia. The lake covers about 50 square miles.

Modesto is a city in California’s Central Valley, located along the Tuolumne River between the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Range. The city is surrounded by some of the state’s most productive agricultural land, with orchards, vineyards, dairies, and fields extending across the surrounding countryside. Modesto’s urban center includes historic neighborhoods, downtown businesses, parks, and cultural venues, while the Tuolumne River provides a natural corridor through the region.