On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, this location was used as a resting place for his troops.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

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.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

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

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

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

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

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

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

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.