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.
Vik, Iceland
Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.
Iceland
A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.
Iceland
Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.
Warsaw, Poland
An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.
Krakow, Poland
A collection of modern and vintage pinball machines housed in the cellar of a 15th-century building.
Krakow, Poland
Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.
Krakow, Poland
St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.
Wieliczka, Poland
An underground city of salt.
Rhodes, Greece
One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.
Egeo, Greece
Swarms of dainty flying insects swarm into the Petaloudes Valley to get busy.
Archaggelos, Greece
A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.
Telde, Spain
Nature puts on a spectacular show at this blowhole on the eastern side of Gran Canaria.
Guía, Spain
Hundreds of caves once used to store grains and animal feed.
Budapest, Hungary
Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.
Bratislava, Slovakia
This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.
Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Gargoyle head that brings good luck.
Rome, Italy
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Rome, Italy
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Rome, Italy
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."