Places jordank Wants to Go

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.

An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

The summer tourists on these cliffs are thousands of seabirds.

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

Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

This mountain fissure hides a secret path to a secluded mossy grotto within the rock itself.

Three million year old fossils are exposed for all to see on this Icelandic shore.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

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

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

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

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

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

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.