Matamata, New Zealand
Hobbiton
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for âThe Hobbitâ film series.
Places I've been
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Matamata, New Zealand
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for âThe Hobbitâ film series.
Hamilton, New Zealand
The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."
Huntly, New Zealand
This faded sign to nowhere is a beloved icon in New Zealand.
Wellington, New Zealand
High winds can make this one scary landing.
Hong Kong
A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.
Paris, France
Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.
New York, New York
Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.
New York, New York
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Grasmere, England
This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.
Oxford, England
The names LĂșthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.
Oxford, England
Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.
Oxford, England
Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.
Oxford, England
J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.
Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.
Les Vauxbelets, Guernsey
An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.