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The Ghan Expedition: Your Most Important Questions Answered

August 16, 2023August 24, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

The Ghan is renowned as one of the world’s most incredible train journeys and we were recently lucky enough to go on The Ghan Expedition, where you spend four days and three nights on this gleaming 1km long train as it slips the 2979 km between Adelaide and Darwin. It was an amazing trip. but, …

22 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Penang

January 5, 2023August 17, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

The island of Penang in Malaysia is best known for it’s amazing street art scene, but there’s a lot more cool things to do in Penang than look at walls…

Snake on an insence burner at the Snake Temple Penang

Checking Out the Incredible Snake Temple in Penang

August 15, 2026August 4, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

The Snake Temple in Penang did not get it’s name because of it’s shape, or any carvings on it’s roof, but because it’s home to a handful of slithery green adders. Here’s what you need to know before you visit.

Billiken statue in a clown suit, Osaka Japan

What are Billiken – And Why is Osaka Full of Them?

August 15, 2026July 20, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Billiken are little fat tummied, smiley statues that you’ll find all over Osaka – but why? That’s what we wanted to know too – so we found out.

Statue of a man with pasta for a head, Kokura, Japan

12 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Kokura, Western Japan

August 15, 2026July 13, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Kokura is a fascinating city in Western Japan. Saved, through chance, by destruction from atomic bomb, it has castles, pufferfish dinners – and an entire museum full of toilets. Check out our guide to the fun and unusual things to do in Kokura.

Three fried spiders on a plate at Romdeng, Cambodia

What Does Tarantula Taste Like? Eating Spiders in Cambodia

August 15, 2026July 6, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

I’ve eaten all manner of strange things while travelling – scorpions, larvae, sandwiches from a 7-11, but one of the oddest has to be tarantula. And if you’ve ever wondered what that tastes like, I’m about to reveal all.

Entrance to Boothill Cemetery, Coober Pedy

The Quirky Gravestones of Coober Pedy Cemetery

August 15, 2026June 22, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

A grave dedicated to a cat, a headstone with a beer keg on top – and, a very simple resting place for Coober Pedy’s most eccentric resident. Here’s what to look for at Coober Pedy’s Boothill Cemetery.

Outside of one of Coober Pedy's underground hotels

Sleeping in Coober Pedy: The Best Underground Hotels

August 15, 2026June 15, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Coober Pedy is known for it’s underground homes and underground churches – but it’s also full of underground hotels. Here’s how to stay in one.

Model of coloured pasta at Wonderfoods Museum, Penang

Wonderfood Museum, Penang – It’s Mad! You’ll Love It

August 15, 2026June 10, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

IF you’re wondering about visiting the Wonderfood Museum in Penang, stop now. Just go… if you want to find out why, then check out our review…

Fan shaped dessert made of ice with eyes at one of Taipei's cute cafes

17 Must-See Cute and Themed Cafes in Taipei

March 20, 2023May 18, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Not liking coffee and being fussy about tea, cafes are not normally my thing but when they come with desserts with faces, super goth ice creams or fluffy kittens to stroke while you snack, I can make an exception – and Taipei has all of these and more. Here’s my list of the best cute …