Once the center of Gold Rush mania, now the starting point for the Yukon Quest sled dog race.

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.

The rusting remains of the largest assembled WWII fleet on the West Coast.

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Once the fastest ship from San Francisco to Tahiti, the Galilee now lays in pieces in three different cities.

Home to one of the world’s largest collections of model yachts.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

The world's first combination ski slope and power plant.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

A collection documenting Nazi occupation of Norway, including a painting believed to be made by Hitler.

The world's largest underground iron ore mine.