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Side view of the Georgia Guidestones at dusk

The Mystery of the Super Spooky Georgia Guidestones

February 4, 2022February 3, 2022 by Guest Poster

In 1980, a structure containing a group of huge stone tablets appeared in the middle of a cow field near the small town of Elberton in Elber County in Georgia. From a distance they just look likehuge grey stones, rather like Stonehenge – but get closer and you’ll see writings on the stones that change …

a giant brown potato model sits on a piece of bright green grass

A Long Awaited Trip to The Big Potato, Robertson

December 30, 2022January 31, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

This oval piece of magnificance below, my friends and lovers of the strange, is The Big Potato. And, before you start sniggering at the back, I won’t hear anything negative said about it. I’ve heard it all. Multiple words for poop have been bandied around with The Big in front of them. Underwhelming was also …

bear shaped soup base at Spice World Sydney Chinatown

19 Fun and Unusual Things to Do in Chinatown, Sydney (and Nearby)

December 30, 2022January 15, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

At first glance, you might not think there’s a lot of unusual things to do in Chinatown, Sydney – but if you know where to look in the myraid of restaurants and small alleys full of shops that fill the area you’ll find all sorts of fun things to eat, see and do…. particularly eat. …

Close up of a smiling dingo at Bargo Dingo Sanctuary

Don’t Miss The Dingo Encounter at Bargo Dingo Sanctuary

December 30, 2022December 19, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

If you’re looking for something fun to do to break the journey between Sydney and the Southern Highlands, we have the perfect suggestion – a trip to the Bargo Dingo Sanctuary where dingo cuddling is the order of the day.

burgers from Karens Diner in Sydney. A jukebox is in the background

Good Food, Bad Service! What Really Happens at Karen’s Diner in Sydney

December 30, 2022November 14, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

I’ve been here ten minutes. The waiter has insulted my dress, complained about my beer order and flounced off muttering ‘whatever’ once I placed it. He’s now standing looking at his phone ignoring all demands for attention. Normally this would be time to call for the manager, but this is Karen’s Diner in Sydney – and rude service is all part of the fun.

What Happens on the Amazing Co Mystery Picnic, Sydney?…

December 28, 2021October 19, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

A Mystery Picnic is kind of like a scavenger hunt for food – but, is it really a great way to spend a day in Sydney? We found out what actually happens on the Mystery Picnic in Sydney’s Darling Harbour and The Rocks.

18 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Southbank, London

December 30, 2022October 3, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

When I lived in London I actually worked on the Southbank. Back then the highlight of my day was what filling to have in my lunchtime sandwich (from the office sandwich bar) – or, which of the two pubs to go to after work – as there wasn’t a lot around there. Thankfully, the area …

Rainbow artwork made of shipping container. One of the fun things to do in Perth

26 Fun and Unusual Things To Do In Perth

December 30, 2022September 24, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

If you’d asked me how many unusual things to do in Perth would be on this list before I went there, I’d probably have said less than 10 – but boy was I wrong. I found so many fun and different things to do on this trip, there was a brief discussion about moving there! …

John Forrest Tavern just outside Perth has it's own mob of roos that like to join you in the beer garden. What happened when we had a schooner with Skippy.

Where to See Kangaroos in Perth: The Amazing John Forrest Tavern And Other Cool Spots

December 31, 2022September 6, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

One of my fondest travel memories was visiting a beer garden in Germany frequented by deer – we drank steins, they nibbled grass – it was great. So when I read that the John Forrest Tavern and its beer garden of friendly kangaroos near Perth, Western Australia was probably the best place to see kangaroos …

6 Fun Sydney Scavenger Hunts to Try This Weekend

December 31, 2022July 31, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Are you a local who thinks they know Sydney really well – or would like to? Or, are you looking for a fun way to explore the city that taxes your brain as well as helps you explore a few sights that perhaps the other tourists don’t see – then why not try a Sydney …