This little gallery is devoted to one small town's passion for a very special cheese.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.

Could this controversial parietal bone be the remains of the famed French philosopher?

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

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

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

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.

These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.

This micronation's flag honors its favorite drink, Kaffegöken, or "cuckoo-coffee."

A former hen house turned curiosity cabinet displays one man's lifelong fascination with cannibalism.

This statue standing near Sweden's southernmost point was based on the grandmother of a modern movie star.

Sweden's southernmost point is located in this charming fishing village.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

This bronze marker acknowledges an embarrassing royal blunder.