The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.

Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.

This mix of Islamic art, vintage vehicles, weaponry, architecture, and history is an ode to eclecticism. 

This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

An annual two-week festival near the city of Riyadh when Saudis let their hair down.

A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.