Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Katie Spotz recently ran 341 miles across the state of Ohio in 11 days. But she is not just running for her own fitness. To date, Spotz has raised over $300,000 for clean water initiatives and had an impact on 25,000 lives through her activism.

Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 27, 2004: Soldiers keep an eye on the water level as their Humvee rolls through a deep puddle at Baghdad International Airport.

The best way to explore the dozens of beaches and tavernas on Paros is by car.