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ExploringTheObscure

We travel the globe and find the weirdest, strangest, craziest, most unique and interesting places this world has to offer. A lot of what we travel to and film are things we find right here on Atlas Obscura. Not all though. You can find my show Exploring The Obscure on Facebook and Youtube. We are based in both Toronto, Canada and Washington, DC and have traveled to 25 countries in the last year alone discovering the oddities of the world. Find and follow us on FB & Youtube and enjoy our journey with us. I am also one who posts on Atlas' Instagram. Find me on my own as well, @TimmyMartini

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Vista Hermosa, Colombia

Caño Cristales

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

Villavieja, Colombia

Tatacoa Desert

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Mariana Zapata

Added by Mariana Zapata

Dettifoss

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hamtramck Disneyland

A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects, with lights, motion, and sound now in need of financial support.

Detroit, Michigan

Heidelberg Project

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

Dylan

Bordoy, Faroe Islands

Múli

Despite finally receiving electricity in 1970, this tiny town is now deserted.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Tvísöngur

These concrete domes were installed on an Icelandic bluff to honor a very specific musical tradion.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Djúpivogur, Iceland

Rakkaberg

This natural rock formation features seemingly unnatural vertical ridges that have been blamed on elves.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Raufarhöfn, Iceland

The Arctic Henge

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Viking Village Film Set

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

JTYarwood

Added by JTYarwood

Bridge Between Continents

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

williamsssej

Added by williamsssej

Búðakirkja

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

kendrawashere

Added by kendrawashere

U.S. Navy DC-3 Wreckage

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

sheepdontswim

Added by sheepdontswim

Skeiðará Bridge Monument

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

JTYarwood

Added by JTYarwood

Keldur Hall

The oldest hall in Iceland was written of in the Sagas and features a centuries-old escape tunnel.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Kerið Crater Lake

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

leiris

Added by leiris

Grjótagjá

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

The Minx

Added by The Minx

Dimmuborgir

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

The Minx

Added by The Minx

Öskjuvatn and Viti Lakes

Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

Added by alexkuznetsov1

The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson

A modern artist's primitive stone faces and unique rock instrument join Iceland's terrain with its history.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Ancient Kjolur Trail

Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Bichacue Yath Arte & Naturaleza

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

Tanja M Laden

Added by Tanja M Laden

Laguna Quilotoa

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

taotaoholmes

Added by taotaoholmes

San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Middle of the World

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.