Bjarnarhöfn, Iceland
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
At this museum in Iceland, visitors can sample fermented Greenland shark.
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Bjarnarhöfn, Iceland
At this museum in Iceland, visitors can sample fermented Greenland shark.
Reykjavik, Iceland
A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.
Iceland
A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.
Iceland
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.
Heimaey, Iceland
Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.
Iceland
A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.
Iceland
Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.
Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Reykjavik, Iceland
An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.
Tsugaru, Japan
A train station decorated by a giant replica of the ancient Shakōki-dogū figurine found in the area.
Otaru, Japan
A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.
Otaru, Japan
This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.
Kushiro, Japan
This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.
Jeonju-si, South Korea
Throughout this South Korean village, homes and businesses are covered in fantastic handpainted murals.
Jeongseon, South Korea
A Korean rock bassist's wild dream has become a reality at this completely insane boutique hotel.
Gangneung, South Korea
The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.
Beijing, China
This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The spoon-bending sensation himself leads visitors on tours.