On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

Does this statue depict Thor, or Jesus Christ? Nobody knows.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

The exhibition explores the Icelandic city's Viking Age history.

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

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

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

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

A museum celebrating Icelandic history and technology.

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

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

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

A perfectly crafted Pre-Columbian artifact dating back to 600 CE.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

The supreme shrine of the state.

Perched atop a brick smokestack, this enormous lug nut symbolizes the local minor league baseball team.

A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

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