Taj Mahal
It’s creator Emperor Shah Jahan, said of the Taj Mahal, "It made the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes." Sure enough, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful places in the world, not t…
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Brugse Vrije
A courthouse from the late 1700s, the main attraction is the 16th-century timber, marble and alabaster fireplace made by Lanceloot Blondeel.…
Sint-Janshospitaal
A hospital dating to the eleventh century, Sint-Janshospitaal is now a museum containing art and artifacts illustrating the history of medicine over the centuries.…
Fram Museum
A fantastic museum about arctic exploration. The Fram’s main attraction is the Fram itself, a wooden ship designed by Colin Archer to Fridtjof Nansen’s specifications specifically for arctic exploration.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
United States | Washington, D.C.
An annex to the National Air and Space Museum located in a massive hangar near Dulles Airport, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is one of our favorite museums. Make sure to go on a (free) guided tour, offered at minimum at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm but usually more frequently.
Gullfoss
Seen on a tour of the Golden Circle, this massive two-stage waterfall plunges dramatically into a steep gorge. Walk along an easy pathway to see multiple vantage points.
Þingvellir National Park
A fascinating mix of history and natural beauty. Þingvellir was the site of the Alþingi, Iceland’s first parliament and, dating from 930, one of the oldest parliaments in the world.
Geysir
Visit this site of the original geyser, accounts of which date to 1294. Geysir is rarely active, but Strokkur, a nearby geyser, erupts with a 30 meter spout every five to ten minutes.
Harpa Concert Hall
A beautiful modern concert hall made of glass cubes that illuminate with light shows in the winter months. Visit to see a show, or enter for free to check out the architecture and beautiful views of surrounding Reykjavik.
Seljalandsfoss
Off the Ringroad towards Vik, this is a beautiful waterfall with a path that circles behind the falls. Take the path and get soaked, but experience the power of this waterfall.