The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

Rent out a glass igloo to watch the Northern Lights like you live in the future.

In the Hugging Tree Forest, lingonberry marshmallows, hot chocolates, and the best campfire lattes north of the Arctic Circle come to you.

Along this wire fence, travelers have been leaving a particular memento since 2012.

A world-class theater sits hidden in this remote town in West Iceland.

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

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

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Canada's oldest railway tunnel is illuminated in a rainbow of color as it passes under the streets of this small city.