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

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

This rusting remnant of the local herring industry is being given a second life.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

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

The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

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

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

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

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.