England and Scotland recently came to life for the seventh grade students of St. John’s Episcopal School through the stories and photography of W.W. (Bill) Caruth III. This is the ninth year the school has asked Caruth to speak to the students about his travels. This year’s exhibit featured photos from England and Scotland, along with a presentation to students about the journey.

The school hosted an opening reception on April 19 in the Visual Art Gallery at the Judd Center. Caruth's prior exhibits have featured photos from his travels to China, India, Japan, Texas, Venice, Alaska, and the South Pacific.

Caruth is a born storyteller and when he visits St. John’s, he's known to captivate students with his travel stories and photographs. He hopes his art and lectures will help children gain insight into other cultures and learn to appreciate their own.

"When people see my work, I’d like for them to enjoy the pictures and learn something," he says.

For Caruth, traveling is all about learning. A true historian and perpetual student, he "wants the foreign" when he visits a country. He thrives on learning about the different ways people experience life and often seeks local experts to guide his visits and help him experience the country behind the tourist attractions.

Many elements influence Caruth’s selection of a travel destination. Some locations are selected because "God has created a beautiful place," he says. Others are chosen for historical significance or cultural differences.

"I can’t tell you my favorite place because I haven’t been to them all yet," says Caruth.