This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

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

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

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.

This concert pavilion on the shore of the Great Salt Lake has been destroyed by fire, water, and disinterest but keeps coming back.

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

The world's only museum devoted solely to the art and collection of action figures.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.