A lonely beacon, precariously perched atop a remote sliver of rock.

A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.

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

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.

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

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

Neo-cave art on the macro scale.

No one knows the meaning behind this giant sculpture of a nude woman with a fork riding a rooster in Havana.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

This rusted shipwreck directly in front of a century-old abandoned lighthouse looks almost surreal.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.