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Amazing black and white cube shaped building. The D'Arenberg Cube, McClaren Vale

The Cube, McClaren Vale Looks Amazing. But What’s Inside?

August 15, 2026May 20, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

The official name of The Cube McClaren Vale is the d’Arenberg Cube and it’s probably the most controversial addition to the landscape of Adelaide’s McLaren Vale wine region – ever. But it’s also the most fun one!

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Categories Australia Tags Adelaide and South Australia, Quirky Buildings, Strange Sights
Girl sitting on large green troll near Glebe Foreshore Walk, Sydney

Glebe Foreshore Walk, Sydney: 11 Quirky Sights Not To Miss

January 10, 2023May 13, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

The Glebe foreshore walk is one of Sydney’s prettiest, but you’ll also find a few quirky sights en route. Like these…

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Categories Australia Tags Destination Guides, Sydney and NSW
Giant corrugated iron sheep and dog in Tirau, New Zealand

Is Tirau New Zealand’s Quirkiest Town?

August 15, 2026April 29, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

A town dubbed the ‘Corrugated Iron Capital of the World’ might sound like it should betop of your NZ must-see list – but, in the case of Tirau, a small town on the North Island, you might want to change that opinion. Here’s why…

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Categories New Zealand Tags Auckland and The North Island, Strange Sights
The Big Rocking Horse, Near Adelaide

Woah! You Can Climb The Big Rocking Horse, Adelaide

January 10, 2023April 22, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Just outside of Adelaide, South Australia in a town called Gumeracha stands The Big Rocking Horse, Adelaide. It’s officially The Biggest Rocking Horse in the World, was voted the No1 Big Aussie Icon by Wotif – and, guess what…you can climb it.

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Categories Australia Tags Adelaide and South Australia, Nature and Animals, Strange Sights
BBQ Buoys BBQ boat on the River Torrens, Adelaide

BBQ Buoys Adelaide: Awesome Fun on the River Torrens

August 15, 2026April 15, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

BBQ Buoys might sound like a bad boyband or a street gang who come at their enemies wielding sausages, but it’s actually one of the most fun things you can do in Adelaide. We gave one a spin (literally) down the River Torrens and had an absolute blast.

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Categories Australia Tags Adelaide and South Australia, Cafes. Bars. Restaurants, Fun Tours
Pink path with the Sky Tower n the distance in Auckland, New Zealand

19 Fun & Unusual Things to do in Auckland (and One Thing to Skip)

July 30, 2025April 8, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Planning a trip to New Zealand? We’ve come up with a list of our favourite unusual things to do in Auckland – from quirky places to eat, cool bars to drink in and unique things to see, And they are all easily accessible from the CBD.

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Categories New Zealand Tags Auckland and The North Island, Destination Guides
Matakana toilets near Auckland New Zealand, are designed like two heads facing each other

Cool Things To Do in Matakana, New Zealand (No1 is the loos)

January 10, 2023March 29, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Most people go to Matakana for the sculptures, the nearby beaches or the food and wine scene. We went to see the toilets… and here’s why

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Categories New Zealand Tags Auckland and The North Island, Destination Guides, Street Art
Small bronze bird on a wall - one of the Tracey Emin birds in Sydney

The Tracey Emin Birds, Sydney – Here’s Where To Find Them

January 10, 2023March 25, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

British artist Tracey Emin has installed 67 tiny birds in an area of the Sydney CBD and the idea is kind of like an arty Pokemon Go as you try and spot them all – of course, I had to go and try. Here’s my guide to where to find the Tracey Emin birds in Sydney.

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Categories Australia Tags Street Art, Sydney and NSW
Ice cream covered in chocolate shaped like a squid by Giapo in Auckland, New Zealand

Giapo – Auckland’s Most Instagrammable Ice Cream

August 15, 2026March 19, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Giapo is an ice cream shop in the middle of Auckland, New Zealand. So far, so boring blog post – but this is no ordinary ice cream shop. This one is full of surprises – and probably creates New Zealand’s Most Instagrammable Ice creams. Here’s why.

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Categories New Zealand Tags Auckland and The North Island, Cafes. Bars. Restaurants, Unusual Food and Drink
Bronze statue of Riff Raff from Rocky Horror, Hamilton, New Zealand

Why Hamilton, New Zealand is a Must Visit for Rocky Horror Fans

January 10, 2023March 14, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Fans of Rocky Horror might want to make a stop in Hamilton to pay homage to the Riff Raff Statue. Here’s where to find it – and, why it’s there.

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Categories New Zealand Tags Auckland and The North Island, Strange Sights
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