Also known as Canton, it is located adjacent to Hong Kong, an important industrial and trade center in South China.

Surrounded by Passamaquoddy Bay, St. Andrews' relaxed pace can be linked to the rhythm of powerful tides that can rise over 28 feet. The intertidal zone is an ever-changing landscape that nourishes a rich diversity of marine creatures. A guided walk over the tidal flats will prepare you to explore the area's many coves and islands.

Noto is a hilltop city in southeastern Sicily, know for its carefully planned historic center and extensive use of warm-colored local limestone. Its main streets and squares are lined with churches, monasteries, palaces, and civic buildings whose carved facades create a unified architectural character.

Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is located on St. Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, giving it a unique waterfront setting.

On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.