Blog Posts - Page 3 of 16 - Differentville

What Happens on a Mystery Picnic in London?

August 15, 2026October 30, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

(ad gifted) A Mystery Picnic is like a mini treasure hunt around the streets of London, but instead of picking up gold coins, you’re collecting far more valuable currency of bread, cheese and cupcakes. But what actually happens on the day – check out our review of a London Mystery picnic to find out. What’s …

inside the Harry Potter bar sitting by the tower of butterbeer

How to Find the Cutest Harry Potter Bar in London

April 17, 2023October 2, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

If you know anything about Harry Potter, you won’t be surprised that the Harry Potter Butterbeer bar is hidden in plain sight right in the middle of London’s Covent Garden – but you might be surprised at how adorable it is!

Wee Toast Beer Bike London Review: All You Need to Know

October 13, 2026September 13, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

I rode the Wee Toast Soho party bike solo. Here’s the costs, what to wear, how safe it feels and whether it’s worth it.

Bras & Beers: Touring Lightning Ridge’s Famous Pubs in the Scrub

August 15, 2026July 5, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

The Three Pubs in the Scrub located just outside Lightning Ridge are remote, ramshackle and probably home to a snake or two. But taking a trip to see them, and the opal fields around Lightning Ridge is a must-do for lovers of all things quirky.

17 Fun & Unusual Things to do in Paris

June 16, 2022May 27, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

Everyone knows the big ticket items you need to see in Paris – the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Couer, all the cheese! but, what if you’re looking for some more fun and unusual things to do in Paris to add to your trip. Thankfully we know a man who can help with that – and he gave us a list!

statue of a rhino 'wearing' a white studden suit, an Elvis quiff and gold glasses in Parkes NSW

The Elvis Tour of Parkes, NSW: 10 Stops Fit for A King!

August 15, 2026April 16, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

As far as I’m aware, Elvis never visited the small town of Parkes, about an hour’s drive from Dubbo in NSW, but he’s certainly making his presence felt now. There’s statues of Elvis, there’s murals of Elvis you can even buy a bit of his hair – so, where should you stop on your Elvis Tour of Parkes?

front view of the Carinda Hotel in New South Wales showing the signs and a red shoes sign

Bowie-tastic! One Night at the Iconic Carinda Hotel

August 15, 2026April 3, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

Back in 1983, David Bowie turned up at the Carinda Hotel in the middle of outback New South Wales with a film crew in tow and created his Let’s Dance video. Nearly forty years later, Differentville arrived with a notepad and a camera phone to follow in his (red-shoe focused) footsteps… so, what did we find?

Side view of the Georgia Guidestones at dusk

The Mystery of the Super Spooky Georgia Guidestones

August 15, 2026February 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. …