A Brutalist architectural gem hidden among Skopje’s neoclassical buildings.

Jurassic clays where the dinosaurs once roamed.

Mysterious spherical rocks in the semi-desert of western Kazakhstan.

Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This mysterious complex of abandoned yurts and fading murals was meant to be a center of science and spirituality in Kyrgyzstan.

A boulder carved into the shape of the cosmonaut's head.

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

Built entirely of interlocking pieces, construction of this Chinese Muslim house of worship required zero nails.

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

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

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

The first venue constructed as a music venue in Iceland

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

The first Icelander to hold the position of governor.

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

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