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

Plymouth is a town in southeastern Massachusetts, on Plymouth Bay, about 55 km (34 mi) southeast of Boston. The seat of Plymouth County, it was the site of the first permanent European settlement in New England; it is now a fishing and tourist center with ship-related industries and cranberry-packing houses.

The 300 square mile Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is reached by taking the Georgeville turnoff at mile 65 of the Western Highway. After going through miles of tropical jungle you will be in a forest of tall pines growing amongst wildflowers and grasses. The area has whitewater rivers, waterfalls and cave systems.

Matagalpa is a mountain city in northern Nicaragua, surrounded by forested hills and agricultural land. Known as one of the country's principal coffee-growing areas, it sits in a cool, elevated landscape where coffee plantations, pine forests, and cloud forest environments are common.

Malta is a Mediterranean gem known for its warm climate, stunning coastline and vibrant culture. Whether wandering through its historic cities, relaxing by the sea, or discovering its unique traditions, visitors will find endless reasons to explore this island nation.