Iceland
Haukadalur Geothermal Field
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
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Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Iceland
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
Lyon, France
Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Lyon, France
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Stockholm, Sweden
This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.
Uppsala, Sweden
The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.
Stockholm, Sweden
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
St. Augustine, Florida
Intertwined, interspecies trees which locals believe can grant boons to lovers.
St. Augustine, Florida
An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.
Montreal, Québec
A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.
Montreal, Québec
The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.
Montreal, Québec
A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.
Montreal, Québec
Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.
Montreal, Québec
Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.
São Paulo, Brazil
This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.
São Paulo, Brazil
The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Cars mysteriously roll uphill on this street.
São Paulo, Brazil
A snake farm famous for its venemous varieties.
Aquiraz, Brazil
From 135 feet high riders plunge down the world's tallest freestanding body slide at 65 mph.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.