Are you longing for a little adventure? Perhaps you’d like to sip a cappuccino on the terrace in Milan, or watch surfers catch the next wave in South Africa while enjoying your Starbucks Cold Brew.

On the heels of Starbucks 6,000 store opening in China, Howard Schultz, Starbucks founder and chairman emeritus, fulfilled a promise to visit and celebrate the partners of Starbucks fastest growing region.

Since 1991, the landmark Bean Stock program has awarded Starbucks stock options, annually. This year, more than 230,000 partners in 21 markets will receive Bean Stock.