The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

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

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

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

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Costa Rica's best known combat zone, used during the Battle of Santa Rosa.

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

Along a coast that sees the annual migration of humpback whales, a geological formation that takes the shape of a whale’s tail.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A church dedicated to the Mexican skeleton saint.