What do you mean you’re only going to Japan’s Miyajima Island to see the floating torii gate – there’s another quirky hidden gem to be found if you know where to look! The giant rice scoop!
Strange Sights
How to Visit Nagaro, Japan’s Famous Scarecrow Village
Located high in the hills of Japan’s Iya Valley, Scarecrow Village, officially known as Nagaro, is a moving, eerie, and must-see destination for anyone interested in the unusual and fun sights of Japan – but how exactly do you get there? Here’s how we did it on our recent trip
The Gorilla-Topped Convenience Store of Sangenjaya, Tokyo
Godzilla isn’t the only giant fella to adorn a building in Tokyo. You’ll also find a giant gorilla if you know where to look. And we do…
The Mystery of the Super Spooky Georgia Guidestones
In 1980, a structure containing a group of huge stone tablets appeared in the middle of a cow field near the small town of Elberton in Elber County in Georgia. From a distance they just look likehuge grey stones, rather like Stonehenge – but get closer and you’ll see writings on the stones that change …
Seven Magic Mountains (And More Cool Art) in Las Vegas
Want to go and see the uber-cool Seven Magic Mountains art installation in Las Vegas – here’s what you need to know. And, if you love art, we’ll also suggest a few other ideas for where to find amazing art – from street murals to immersive digital experiences – in Las Vegas.
How to Visit The Cute & Colourful Rainbow Village, Taiwan from Taipei
Rainbow Village is one of the must see sights in Taichung. And even if you’re not staying in Taichung, it’s an easy day trip from nearby Taipei. Here’s how to get there.
There’s a Piece of the Berlin Wall in Sydney
After it was taken down in 1989 bits of the Berlin Wall ended up all over the world – and there’s one in a tiny park in Sydney. Here’s where to find it.
The Two Gnomesvilles of Perth – They’re Super Cute!
I’m going to tell you a story about gnomes; hundreds and hundreds of gnomes. And you’re also going to get the odd frog thrown in for good measure. So, pull up a toadstool, get yourself comfy and I shall begin…
The Amazing Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest in Coober Pedy.
It takes a lot to stand out as odd in Coober Pedy. It is, after all, a town where most of the population live underground and there’s a massive Hollywood spaceship crashed on the main street, but a man called Crocodile Harry managed it. Here’s how…
How to Visit The Awesome Village of UFO Houses, Taiwan
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.