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  1. Wayne Ruffner
    April 11, 2013 @ 3:13 pm

    I recommend the book “How to Shit Around the World”. It’s about toilets around the world, it’s about picking food to eat that won’t make you run for the toilet, and, if you’ve already gotten some bugs, it’s about what to do about getting yourself back up to normal function.

    It’s pretty entertaining too.

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    • Ali Garland
      April 12, 2013 @ 12:14 pm

      That sounds hilarious! I’m all for trying different foods when I travel, but it’s safe to assume that certain things might not agree with your stomach. Sounds like a great book, thanks for the recommendation Wayne!

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  2. Andrea
    January 14, 2013 @ 11:20 am

    There’s nothing like a bad bathroom to spoil accommodation for me!

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    • Ali Garland
      January 14, 2013 @ 9:32 pm

      Exactly! I stayed in a few places in SE Asia where I actually thought, I’m not going to shower because I think I’ll end up more dirty!

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  3. Koren @ City Gal
    January 14, 2013 @ 4:44 am

    Ha. This made me laugh! On my last trip to Asia I went from Japan, where they have the sickest high tech toilets with heated seats, to SE Asia where you have to go in a hole in the floor! Quite the difference! I always pack travel Charmin because you never know what you might have to deal with when traveling!

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    • Ali Garland
      January 14, 2013 @ 9:31 pm

      I’ve heard Japan has some swanky toilets, but I’ve only been to the Tokyo airport on a layover. But I’ve definitely experienced the scary hole in the ground ones in SE Asia!

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  4. Jess @UsedYorkCity
    January 2, 2013 @ 3:49 pm

    The biggest range of toilets I’ve come across was in Japan: some places had heated seats and all kinds of fancy sprays, while others were no more than a hole in the ground! Happy traveling in 2013!:-)

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    • Ali Garland
      January 2, 2013 @ 6:00 pm

      Thanks Jess! I’ve heard about those! My only experience in Japan was a layover in Tokyo, so I don’t really count it. It was interesting to see the bathrooms in the airport had all kinds of different options, including sounds so other people wouldn’t be able to hear you.

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  5. Vera
    December 31, 2012 @ 5:20 pm

    It’s a bit sad, really, but I definitely enjoy a good toilet-post:), so AMEN! to all of what you said! It’s also the first time I’ve seen the flip-flops mentioned on this occasion, and I am impressed. I am less impressed by squat toilets, but like you indicated, it’s just the the different culture and not being used to it. Well, okay, and the horror of accidentally wetting your pants. That’s a bit humiliating. Shower-wise, I’m a pro. By now, I won’t even squeal too much when there’s no warm water, ha! Anyway, loved your post, and damn right I always carry tissue with me wherever I go! High Five!

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    • Ali Garland
      December 31, 2012 @ 7:09 pm

      Ha! Thanks Vera! I’m glad to hear you’ve mastered the crazy showers and that you’re coping with squat toilets. I’m glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks for the laugh!

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  6. Nate
    December 31, 2012 @ 12:54 pm

    You know what I hate in SE Asia? The butt-hose. Ya know what I mean?

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    • Ali Garland
      December 31, 2012 @ 2:10 pm

      HA! Yes, I know what you mean, although I’ve never actually had to use one.

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  7. Jennifer
    December 19, 2012 @ 12:32 am

    I absolutely loathe the squat toilet. They are common everywhere in Italy outside of major tourist destinations like Rome and Venice. They even flush, so I just don’t get it! I suppose it is just preparing me for camping and traveling in other parts of the world…

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    • Ali Garland
      December 19, 2012 @ 4:24 pm

      I’m not really sure why they do it. I had to use one in Dubrovnik a few years ago, and I totally wasn’t expecting it. I’ve sort of made my peace with them, as long as it’s only for certain situations, if you catch my drift.

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