This cave resembles the Star Wars Jedi master.

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

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.

Along this wire fence, travelers have been leaving a particular memento since 2012.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

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

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

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

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

This memorial honors five journalists who were killed in a mass shooting in 2018, and affirms the importance of the first amendment.

This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.

These vibrant row houses are a unique example of Baltimore kitsch.

A mural honoring two trailblazing Supreme Court Justices—Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

One of America's oldest continuously operating hotels offers a blend of rich history and historic architecture in the heart of Annapolis.

This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.

This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.