The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

Two massive boulders, rocking back and forth with the ebbing of the sea.

This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.

It's forbidden to dig within this ancient Roman fort hidden beneath a playground.

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.

Yup, that's a 330-foot yacht passing over the highway.

This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.

An icon of International Style architecture on the outskirts of Rotterdam.

A bridge that has seen many reiterations over its lifetime.

This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.

A condensed piece of China floating in a Dutch harbor.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

These lights mark the area of Rotterdam that was bombed and burned in 1940.

This charming, narrow-gauge railway in the Thames Estuary is sometimes referred to as the "Train to Nowhere."

The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Children's hospital in London that operates on royalties received from Peter Pan, which J.M. Barrie signed over in 1929.