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.

Parma, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, is a city where art, history, and gastronomy intertwine. Known worldwide as the birthplace of Parmesan cheese and Parma ham, the city has long been a culinary capital, but its cultural depth extends far beyond the table.

Leros Island, Greece, rests quietly in the Aegean Sea, offering a combination of sun-drenched beaches and historical landmarks that invite exploration. The main town, Agia Marina, spreads along a natural harbor, where fishing boats and small yachts sway gently against the backdrop of colorful houses climbing the hillside. Winding streets reveal a mix of architecture, from traditional whitewashed homes to neoclassical buildings.

While San Pedro Sula is the oldest city in Honduras, it doesn't show its age. Flat, with a tropical climate,the city prospers both as a commercial center and as a getaway to the Copan ruins and the Bay Islands. There is also a popular artisan market where you can buy silkscreen prints, primitive paintings, pottery, hammocks and wood sculptures.

Bel Ombre is a coastal village and rural district on the southwestern side of Mauritius, set between the Indian Ocean and the forested slopes of the Black River Gorges. The area is known for its combination of sugar-growing land, native forest, rivers, and a sheltered lagoon. Much of the surrounding landscape forms part of the wider Bel Ombre estate, where agriculture has gradually been joined by conservation and tourism.