Most ski lovers know about The Alps, but it's a group of mountain ranges in Europe and Asia for those who don't. They stretch from the Mediterranean Sea in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East and from the United Kingdom in the North to the Russian M..

Iceland is a magical place for two reasons: It boasts the world's oldest (recorded) parliament, the Althing, and it is home to the Northern Lights, a natural phenomenon that has inspired many poets, artists, and musicians over the centuries.