Heart Shaped Traffic Lights
Following 2008’s devastating economic crash, many of Iceland’s population were feeling worse for wear, as you might expect. The town of Akureyri decided to try to lighten the air by adding these heart-shaped traffic lights as a reminder to try to remain positive.
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock is an amazing basalt rock that was formed following several volcanic eruptions in the Western Islands. Though there was a lot of devastation caused, the molten lava formed this incredible structure that has become a notable landmark that many visitors come to see, creating a natural tourist attraction that can help the local economy.