This starts off similar to the "mind palace" from the BBC TV series Sherlock Holmes. And gets very detailed and interesting. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci</a><p>From the site:<p>Step 1 - Find a place: We start by preparing your spatial memory. To do this, you need to choose an actual place or building that you’re very familiar with. This could be your home, work, school, or any place that you can close your eyes and imagine or "see" in detail ...