Wallyford, Scotland
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone
This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.
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Wallyford, Scotland
This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.
Prestonpans, Scotland
Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
Port Seton, Scotland
The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.
Longniddry, Scotland
Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.
Hanover, Germany
This feat of German engineering is one of the only elevators in the world following a curved path.
Hanover, Germany
Striking occult iconography on a medieval German church.
Hanover, Germany
This gateway to subterranean Hanover plays jazz, pop and rock to surprised passersby.
Hanover, Germany
This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.
Lupșa, Romania
Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.
Iceland
Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
Grímsey, Iceland
The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.
Iceland
The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.
Glaumbær, Iceland
This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.
Saudarkrokur, Iceland
A geothermal pool in North Iceland that is said to be the bathing spot of the legendary Grettir the Strong.
Iceland
An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.
Skagaströnd, Iceland
This museum dedicated to divination also honors a local 10th-century prophetess.
Iceland
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
Bíldudalur, Iceland
The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.
Iceland
Puffin enthusiasts flock to Europe's largest seabird cliff, which over one million birds call home.
Steingrímsfjörður, Iceland
A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.
Hólmavík, Iceland
Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.
Iceland
This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.
Iceland
This mountain fissure hides a secret path to a secluded mossy grotto within the rock itself.