An old railroad crossing that’s been converted into a pedestrian bridge.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

This museum explores how a 1973 volcanic eruption forever changed this small Icelandic island.

A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This modest plaza in Moneygall, Ireland has cashed in on its distant connection to the U.S. president.

This supermarket offers shoppers a window into the past alongside their groceries.

A 1930s-style speakeasy with a secret doorway and one-of-a-kind cocktails.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.