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

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

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

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

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

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

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

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

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.