Nestled in the remote Southern Ocean north of mainland Antarctica are South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The islands remain an official British territory and are most famous as polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s final resting place.

Bird cliffs are steep and shelved to provide nesting places for birds — and nowhere on earth is there one quite like Látrabjarg, Iceland. A rocky promontory jutting out from Iceland's west coast, it boasts a stunning beach and several fun activities for visitors. Here are seven notable facts.

Located by a fjord in eastern Iceland, Seydisfjördur was settled in 1848 and used as a trading post by merchants, whalers, and fishermen. With a population of only 700, it’s a great destination for travelers looking to get away from city life.

Iceland is renowned for its fishing villages, and Siglufjördur is one of the best. With a population of only 1,300, the town boasts an idyllic harbor, which, like those of similar towns, thrives due to the fishing industry.

Húsavík is a small town that looks out over Skjálfandi Bay on Iceland’s northern coast. It has gained international fame as one of the world's best places to see whales.

Stykkishólmur is a close-knit community, and even though its origins go back centuries, it’s a modern town with an energy plan that could pave the way for other Icelandic — and European — communities in the future.