Hudiksvall, Sweden
Bosse Östlin Statue
A heated sculpture pays tribute to an actor who loved hugs.
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Hudiksvall, Sweden
A heated sculpture pays tribute to an actor who loved hugs.
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Contrasting the old concrete courthouse beneath, a modern and colorful residential marvel has emerged, stirring both acclaim and controversy.
Bodo, Norway
World's strongest whirlpool.
Enontekiö, Finland
This lake-bound geographical marker sits at the point where three European countries intersect.
Kiruna, Sweden
These coffin-like Brutalist balconies were inspired by a nearby mine.
Kiruna, Sweden
The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.
Umea, Sweden
This disputed feline sculpture is Sweden's first MeToo monument.
Robertsfors N, Sweden
The cheese slicer may be a Norwegian invention, but the biggest ones in the world are found in Sweden.
Kyoto, Japan
This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."
Kyoto, Japan
This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
Kumamoto, Japan
The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.
Aso, Japan
The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.
Beppu, Japan
Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.