Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

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

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

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.

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

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

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

New Zealand's west coast is one of the best places in the world to view these large seabirds.