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Giant flower with fangs outside the John Murray Gallery in Lightning Ridge

12 Things To Do in Lightning Ridge (If You Like Your Car!)

August 15, 2026May 5, 2023 by Helen from Differentville

Lightning Ridge is a cool opal mining town in New South Wales and it’s perfect if you’re in search for fun and unusual things to do on your holiday as there’s quirky sights everywhere – however, once I arrived we hit a small snag. So, while this isn’t the exact post I planned to write …

Toilet seat with a British Bulldog on - the Jubiloo on the London Loo Tour

What Actually Happens on The London Loo Tour?

August 15, 2026January 8, 2023 by Helen from Differentville

If you’re looking for an unusual tour of London, the London Loo Tour needs to go to the top of your list. It’s basically walking tour of all things loo-related. Here’s what to expect – without giving too much away.

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 …

Riding The Fun Soho Beer Bike: Your Questions Answered

August 15, 2026September 13, 2022 by Helen from Differentville

I haven’t been stared at by this many people in London since I wandered around wearing a Vivienne Westwood skirt shaped like a lampshade – but, pedalling around on the party bike that is the Soho Beer Bike Tour in London gets everyone’s attention – I’m in photos, I’m in videos, I’m waving at taxi …

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.

What Happens on the Amazing Co Mystery Picnic, Sydney?…

August 15, 2026October 19, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

A Mystery Picnic is kind of like a scavenger hunt for food – but is it really a great way to spend a day in Sydney? We found out what actually happens on the Mystery Picnic in Sydney’s Darling Harbour and The Rocks.

A Fun Day on the Riverboat Postman – Prison Stories and Shipwrecks Ahoy

August 15, 2026June 9, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

When I was invited onto the Riverboat Postman for a day out recently, I was expecting a gentle float along the Hawkesbury River watching pretty boats float past, maybe the odd sea eagle to coo at. I wasn’t expecting tales of prison breaks, spooky abandoned buildings and shipwrecks….

dark house under a full moon on the Q Station Ghost Tour in Sydney

How Scary are the Q Station Ghost Tours, Sydney?

August 15, 2026December 1, 2020 by Helen from Differentville

Q Station in Manly used to be the holding place for immigrants coming to Sydney – and many people died here. No wonder they run a ghost tour – but, how scary is it? We found out…

Oyster containing a pearl in a fishing net taken at Broken Bay Shellar Door near Sydney

Cultured Fun on the Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour, Sydney

August 15, 2026August 30, 2020 by Helen from Differentville

(ad- hosted) The name of the small town of Mooney Mooney just outside of Sydney might conjure up the image of bright white globes, but at its latest attraction – the Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour, the circles aren’t glowing in the sky – but growing under the sea.

Walking alpacas on the Isle of Wight, UK

Walking Alpacas on the Isle of Wight – cuteness overload

August 15, 2026December 7, 2019 by Helen from Differentville

If you’re heading to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight then why not add a spot of alpaca walking to your itinerary. Here’s where to give it a try – and what you need to know before you do.