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

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.

A faded sign from the 1920s remembers Baltimore's resistance toward banning alcohol.

A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.

A hidden alley in urban Baltimore is a haven for graffiti artists.

A museum dedicated to exhibiting remarkable outsider art.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.