Places Jason Rost Wants to Go

Once the site of a 12-century monastery, this tiny island is now home to only five permanent residents.

This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.

A world-class theater sits hidden in this remote town in West Iceland.

A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.

This secluded Iceland farm holds the collected works of one rural sculptor's creations.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

Puffin enthusiasts flock to Europe's largest seabird cliff, which over one million birds call home.

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

This abandoned, partly demolished building is now home to beautiful graffiti and murals.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

An Ethiopian "Jerusalem" featuring a church hewn out of a single rock.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

The Brutalist building harbors an unusual inverted dome that swoops down over its central sacred room.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.