The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.

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

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

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

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

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

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

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

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.