Two whaling vessels that were sunk by an anti-whaling organization in 1986 now sit on the shore of this beautiful fjord.

The oldest bookstore in Iceland.

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

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

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

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

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

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

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

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

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

New Zealand's only inland salt lake goes through a constant cycle of filling, evaporating, and refilling.

A journey through a collection of classic cars and fashionable artwork.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.

A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."

This 12-seat movie theater is the smallest in the world.