Ulan-Ude, Russia
Giant Lenin Head of Ulan-Ude
This massive glowering Lenin head gazes out over eastern Siberia.
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Ulan-Ude, Russia
This massive glowering Lenin head gazes out over eastern Siberia.
Helsinki, Finland
An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.
Stockholm, Sweden
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
Tallinn, Estonia
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Iceland
These unique and ever-changing caves are a wonder of Iceland.
Thingvellir, Iceland
The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.
Iceland
These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Iceland
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The history and future of cannabis.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.
Vernazza, Italy
Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.
Paris, France
An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.