Iceland
Grjótagjá
This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.
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Iceland
This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.
Iceland
These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.
Eiriksstadhir, Iceland
This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
These concrete domes were installed on an Icelandic bluff to honor a very specific musical tradion.
Iceland
These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.
Iceland
A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.
Iceland
Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.
Iceland
This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.
Iceland
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
Iceland
Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.
Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Iceland
Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.
Vik, Iceland
Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.
Iceland
This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.
Skogar, Iceland
The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.
Hamragarðar, Iceland
This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.
Heimaey, Iceland
Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.
Heimaey, Iceland
A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.
Heimaey, Iceland
On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Iceland
The summer tourists on these cliffs are thousands of seabirds.
Iceland
Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.
Seattle, Washington
This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.