A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

This five-foot-tall bronze bird is a memorial to a species that was hunted out of existence.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

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

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.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

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

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

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

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

An American lighthouse stands on an island cliffside in Taiwan.

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.

The first miniatures museum in Asia contains all sorts of itsy-bitsy wonders, including the world's smallest working television.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.