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Planning a trip to Tokyo? Tsukiji Fish Market has long been a Tokyo must-see, but new rules mean this may no longer be the case. Click to find out how the new rules might affect your visit - and the lesser known part of the market that is a must visit instead. #tsukijifishmarket #tokyo #thingstodointokyo

Tsukiji Outer Market – Still A Tokyo Must-See

So, it finally happened. On October the 6th 2018, the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo closed forever, but that doesn’t mean Tsukiji should be completely off your list of things to do in Tokyo. The outer market that used to surround the fish market is still open for business…
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Planning a trip to Adelaide, South Australia. We've come up with 17 fun and unusual things to eat, see or do in the city. If you like street art, spooky sights - and cake - you;'ll want to check out this list. #thingstodoinadelaide #adelaide #thingstoseeinadelaide

17 Unusual Things To Do In Adelaide

Adelaide is known as the city of churches – but there aren’t any of those in this article. There are however 17 other quirky, fun and unusual things to do in Adelaide that you might want to try. 1. Hire a BBQ Buoy These floating round boats are available to…
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Chiku Chiku Hedgehog Cafe in Tokyo is the cutest hedgehog cafe we've been to so far. All the hedgehogs live in tiny little dolls house type rooms. Here's all you need to know (and cute pictures of hedgehogs). #hedgehogcafe #shibuya #thingstodointokyo

Is Chiku Chiku Tokyo’s Cutest Hedgehog Cafe?

When I went to Tokyo (for a day!) in June 2017 my number one thing to do was go to a hedgehog cafe. There were only two in town at that point and the queues were out the door – fast forward less than a year to my most recent…
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Tokyo is not an early morning town - most things are closed until 10 or 11am, but that doesn't mean your mornings are wasted. Here are 13 things to do in Tokyo in the early morning. It's a must read if you're plannign a trip to Tokyo and want to make the most of your day. #tokyo #thingstodointokyo #tokyoitinerary

13 Cool Things To Do In Tokyo in the Morning

Tokyo is a not a friend to the early riser – or the jetlagged. On my recent trip, I woke up every morning around 5 am and, after a couple of hours enjoying lounging about, I was raring to explore this exciting city – but, nothing, it seemed, was open…
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If you're looking for an easy way to visit the wineries at McClaren Valei n South Australia, try the Trailhopper hop on, hop off bus. Click the post to discover all the details including which wineries it visits, how many you can see and what it costs. #mclarenvale #southaustralia #wineries

Trailhopper: The Easy McLaren Vale Wine Tour

One of the big problems when visiting wineries in Australia is that they tend to be found in gorgeous rolling countryside (aka the middle of nowhere) which means either you have to stay overnight (pricey), someone has to drive and not drink (irritating for them) or you get stuck on…
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The d'Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale near Adelaide is one of the area's quirkiest wineries. If you're looking for a great day out near Adelaide it's a good choice. Here's what's inside the d'Arenberg Cube and all the facts you need to visit. #d'Arenbergcube #mclarenvale #wineries

What’s Inside The d’Arenberg Cube?

The d’Arenberg Cube is probably the most controversial addition to the landscape of Adelaide’s McLaren Vale wine region – ever. A five-storey black and white cube that stands Transformer-like above the genteel fields of sprawling low vines that surround it, you can see it for miles. But while the outside…
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Looking for a great walk in Sydney? The Glebe Foreshore Walk is a 2km walk along Sydney's beautiful Blackwattle Bay - and there's some fun quirky things to spot en route. Like Sze Yup Temple. Click on the post to see what else you'll find on this famous Sydney Walk. #walksinsydney #glebe #szeyuptemple

Glebe Foreshore Walk, Sydney: 10 Quirky Sights Not To Miss

The Glebe Foreshore Walk is a 2km paved path that runs from Rozelle Bay in Sydney’s West round, past the waters of Blackwattle Bay to Pyrmont close to the city. It’s one of Sydney’s best walks and every day it teams with walkers, runners, cyclists and happy dogs. But it’s…
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Did You Know You Can Swim With Tuna near Adelaide? And It’s Brilliant.

It looks like the lair of a Bond Villian, but Oceanic Victor’s floating HQ just off Granite Island near Victor Harbor, South Australia actually conceals something far more exciting – tuna fish you can swim with and sharks you can cuddle! We went in for a dip with both. What…
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Looking for a great place to stop on a drive between Auckland and Rotorua? Or, just something you wont see anywhere else in the world. Then take a look at Tirau - a small town on New Zealand's North Island famous for it's amazing corrugated iron signs. Click here to see my favourites. #tirau #newzealand #quirkysights

Is Tirau New Zealand’s Quirkiest Town?

A town dubbed the ‘Corrugated Iron Capital of the World’ might not be top of your must-see list – but what if I told you that that iron was formed into the shape of giant sheep, cute dogs or birds with stilettos on. Would I have your interest then? Then…
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Looking for an unusual thing to do in Adelaide? Why not visit The Big Rocking Horse. It's one of the many Big Things in Australia. You'll also find kangaroos to pet. It's a great day out in Adelaide. #adelaide #bigthingsinaustralia #thebigrockinghorse

Cute Roos, Great Views: The Big Rocking Horse, Adelaide

Just outside of Adelaide, in a town called Gumeracha stands The Big Rocking Horse. It’s officially The Biggest Rocking Horse in the World, and, guess what…you can climb it. But scaling the BRH isn’t the only thing to do here, there’s added kangaroos to play with too. Why a Big…
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If its name and its aim to find the quirky, fun and unusual sights in a destination don’t tell you that this is a different kind of travel blog – the fact that it was born during a visit to a poop-themed restaurant in Taipei tells you pretty much everything else you need to know.
It’s a place to find unusual and off-the-beaten track suggestions for things to eat, see and do – but also a place to find answers to some of the less-obvious questions that come into my head when I travel (and I’m guessing yours as well). I’m having a blast writing it and I hope you’ll have as much fun reading it.