This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.

The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

Surrounded by ash fields in Iceland, an impossibly verdant valley looks like something out of a fairytale.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.

The oldest restaurant in Portland serves fiery coffee cocktails and an astounding amount of turkey.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

The impeccably spiced roast pork buns at this bakery are worth the wait.

Under a glass sidewalk lie the remains of some of Manhattan's oldest buildings.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.