Orkney, Scotland
Ring of Brodgar
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.
Hveragerði, Iceland
The Hveragerði fissure runs through this unassuming shopping center.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Wittenberge, Germany
This striking clock tower was once part of the Singer sewing machine factory.
Bremerhaven, Germany
The only remaining U-boat that is still floating never actually saw any action in World War II.
Heligoland, Germany
This strategic isle was once swapped between empires and almost entirely destroyed in a bomb explosion.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Invergordon, Scotland
Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.
Nairn, Scotland
The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.
Dusseldorf, Germany
Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.
Cologne, Germany
The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.
Cologne, Germany
Life-sized bronze statues of fictional puppet characters.
Eutin, Germany
This ancient oak tree plays matchmaker for singles willing to branch out from the usual dating scene.
Leipzig, Germany
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.