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Matsue Castle, Japan

Cool Things to do in Matsue, Western Japan

August 15, 2026April 27, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Matsue in Western Japan isn’t on every travelers itinerary – but, perhaps it should be. Here are some of the most fun things to do in Matsue.

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Categories Asia Tags Destination Guides, Japan
Hand holding a small green betel nut outside a betel nut seller in Taipei, Taiwan

What Not To Do When Trying Betel Nut in Taipei

August 15, 2026February 9, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Many food tours in Taipei give you the chance to try the stimulant Betel Nut. I learned the hard way what not to do when you try it…

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Categories Asia Tags Taipei and Taiwan, Unusual Food and Drink
Picture of Taipei 101 from Elephant Mountain, one the things to do near Taipei 101

Fun Things To Do Around Taipei 101

August 15, 2026February 3, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Taipei 101 is on pretty much every Taipei itinerary – but, what else is there to do nearby. Our fun and unusual guide to the area around Taipei 101 has a few ideas.

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Categories Asia Tags Destination Guides, Taipei and Taiwan
Two alpacas photographed in the Alpaca Cafe in Taipei, Taiwan

There’s an Alpaca Cafe in Taipei – and We Have Pictures

January 7, 2023January 26, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

If you have the urge to get a selfie with an alpaca we know just that place. Taipei’s alpaca cafe – and here’s how to to get there.

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Categories Asia Tags Cafes. Bars. Restaurants, Taipei and Taiwan
woman have a knife massage in Taipei, Taiwan.

Knife Massage in Taipei: Are You Brave Enough To Try It?

January 7, 2023January 19, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Being massaged with something that looks like meat cleaver might not sound relaxing – but, you’d be surprised. Here’s where to try knife massage in Taipei.

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Categories Asia Tags Taipei and Taiwan
Cat asleep at a cat cafe in Taipei, Taiwan

10 Fun & Unusual Things to do in Taipei Alone

January 7, 2023January 13, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

Taipei is an absolutely brilliant city to visit solo. It’s clean, safe and not as overwhelming as many other Asian cities. And we’ve found some specific fun and unusual things to add to your solo Taipei itinerary. Things that work really well if you’re travelling to Taipei alone. And here they are…

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Categories Asia Tags Destination Guides, Taipei and Taiwan

How to Visit The Awesome Village of UFO Houses, Taiwan

August 15, 2026December 30, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

There were only a few hundred UFO shaped Futuro houses ever made, so the fact that there’s an abandoned village of them just outside Taipei is strange to say the least. Here’s the story – and tips on how to visit.

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Categories Asia Tags Quirky Buildings, Strange Sights, Taipei and Taiwan
Sign explaining how long to boil eggs for at San Kanmphaeng Hot springs near Chiang Mai

Surprises at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, Chiang Mai

January 10, 2023February 18, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Looking for a fun day trip from Chiang Mai? Try San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. About 40km from the city you can soak your feet and boil eggs in the hot springs.

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Categories Asia Tags Strange Sights, Thailand
Smiling servers with coloured desserts at MBK Food Island, Bangkok

The Best Cheap Eats in Bangkok: Our Favourite Spots

January 10, 2023February 4, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

There are a lot of cheap places to eat in Bangkok. Not all of them are good – but after visiting Bangkok so many times we’ve found a few that are.

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Categories Asia Tags Bangkok, Cafes. Bars. Restaurants
Lemongrass salad on a white plate at Cooking With Poo, Bangkok

I Cooked with Poo in Bangkok!…And You Should Too

August 15, 2026January 7, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Cooking With Poo might be the Bangkok cooking course with the strangest name – but it also has a very serious aim. Here’s why it should be the cooking course you choose in Bangkok.

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Categories Asia Tags Bangkok, Fun Tours, Interesting People
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