In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

Three million year old fossils are exposed for all to see on this Icelandic shore.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

Largest private bird collection in Iceland, formed from a tragic accident.

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

Cold storage for agricultural biodiversity.

The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.

The final resting place for the famed creator and narrator of "The Twilight Zone."

This haunting ghost ship stands beached in the waters off the coast of the Falkland Islands.

Where British troops serving on the remote islands paid tribute to their faraway hometowns.

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

This small island off the coast of Uruguay hosts the largest colony of sea lions and fur seals in the southern hemisphere.

This remote stretch of sand is a penguin lover's paradise.

This stone commemorates the island's launch into international aviation.

A stone circle on the slopes of a Caribbean volcano commemorates the leader of an anti-slavery uprising.

This tiny tropical village was sick of anonymity so the locals made this sign, which actually changed the name of the town.

A sanctuary for sickly, stray, or wounded donkeys.

This living labyrinth made entirely of thorns is filled with art.

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.