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

This excellent museum recreates the boom days of the herring rush in the "Atlantic Klondike."

Iceland: home to volcanoes, waterfalls and, apparently, Santa?

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

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

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

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.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

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

The granite head appears to be deep in thought and half buried in the ground.

Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian badlands.

Not for the faint of heart, this long pedestrian bridge rewards those who brave the wobbly walk with a beautiful view.

As if T-rex wasn't big enough, this Canadian monument is four times larger than the real thing.

An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.