Kuala Lumpur has a heap of quirky things to do – but they can be a bit hidden, which is why it’s taken me six trips to come up with this list! But if you’re looking for fun and unusual things to do in KL we’ve got you covered.
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The Adorable Houtong Cat Village, Taipei -and 5 Other Cat Sights Not To Miss
Houtong Cat Village might be the best known cat-related sight around Taipei – but it’s not the only one. Here’s how to visit Houtong – and five other cool cat sights in Taipei.
Sanatorium – Fukuoka’s Most Curious Cafe.
It’s not unusual for someone to wake up one day and decide to start a cafe, however, few people would then decide to theme that cafe around a hospital ward complete with a scan of their own brain as part of the decor, but not everyone is Fukuoka-based artist Sumi Takamasa – and not every cafe is the Sanatorium WONDER MUSEUM.
Fun and Unusual Things to do in Ipoh, Malaysia
Ipoh is a small city located roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It’s got a (well deserved) reputation for awesome street art – but there’s a lot more cool things to do in Ipoh than just see the art.
Kaohsiung: The Best Street Art and Sculptures Not to Miss
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s third biggest city – but when it comes to street art, it’s number one – and probably one of the world’s best street art cities. Here’s why…
22 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Penang
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…
Checking Out the Incredible Snake Temple in Penang
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.
What are Billiken – And Why is Osaka Full of Them?
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.
12 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Kokura, Western Japan
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.
What Does Tarantula Taste Like? Eating Spiders in Cambodia
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.