Ready to travel? Suitcase savvy tips
After years of traveling to and from, I have learnt to treat packing as the first step to my journey. It should never be a chore, so remember these tips and stop moaning about having to sit on your suitcase to shut it!
Plan your outfits > Instead of just throwing clothes into your case, pick [...]
Mouth-shaped urinal sparked complaints
A Dutch McDonald’s has been forced to remove a pair of mouth-shaped urinals after a tourist complained.
The branch in the south east of the Netherlands said it was removing the bright red, mouth-shaped urinals after a disgusted US customer complained to McDonald’s Headquarters in America.
Manager of the fast-food outlet Giel Pijper said the urinals, named [...]
Famous quotes
If you can talk, you can sing.
If you can walk, you can dance.
An African Proverb.
Just a musical joke
Question > How can you tell when a drummer is at your door?
Answer > The knock gets faster!
Aussie signs of love
Ain’t love grand?
Someone in Australia thought so, to the point that he or she wanted the whole world to know.
An amorous resident dotted signs along the road spelling out “Hon you bring Sunshine in2 my life”.
We applaud this touching effort, but we’re none too pleased to hear the signs have been gradually disappearing thanks to pranksters.
Put [...]
A door in a different world
Spa is the acronym for Greek phrase “Solus Par Aqua” meaning “water of health” in English.
The word “spa” may call to mind images of rose petal baths and Thai massages, but in reality a trip to a spa is much more comprehensive, including beautiful background music, aromatherapy, healthy foods and peace of mind.
There are many [...]
A multicultural joke
I hope you like this one, it’s far too long to remember so you’ll have to print it out and it is politically acceptable because it offends each national stereotype in equal proportion.
On a chain of beautiful islands in the middle of nowhere, the following people are stranded:
Two Italian men and one Italian woman, two [...]
Toilet Paper > we need a law for this urgently!
Really! As if Florida doesn’t have other things to think about…
Some Florida restaurants must have done something to really chap Victor Crist. Like not put enough toilet tissue in the restroom. The state senator has sponsored a bill that would require restaurants to keep enough toilet paper onhand or face the consequences, a possible fine [...]
Brits thinking of breakfast!
A British teenager had a full English breakfast tattooed onto his head, including bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, and a full set of cutlery.
Dayne Gilbey, aged 19, from Coventry in central England, spent six hours under the needle of tattoo artist Blane Dickinson after answering an advert for a willing victim.
“For me it’s just something [...]
Enjoy the summer solstice in Stockholm
The Solstice is still a few days away, but Midsummer madness of Abba-esque proportions has taken hold of the Swedes.
It is quite a shock, coming from people who have brought us such sensible things as Volvo cars, Ikea, Skype computer conversations and paternity leave.
For an outsider, the best way to get a snapshot of the [...]
