Hi, I’m Joe, the guy behind Toilet Travels. I’ve spent a career traveling the world and I’ve always been fascinated by the toilets I encounter.
I grew up in the U.S. and thought there was only one kind of toilet and one way to use it. Boy was I naive.
In college I began traveling to foreign lands. I came across nozzles, sprays, and what I thought were drinking fountains coming out of toilets. Being an inquisitive guy, I investigated these toilet features. My toilet world expanded…but that was just the start.
In 2004 I visited Japan. My mind was blown. An electric toilet seat? What were all these buttons? I tried each button, even though some buttons were meant for women.
I wondered why America didn’t have options for toilets.
Over the last decade, I’ve lived in some of the most remote and dangerous places in the world.
I spent two years squatting over a hole in the miombo woodlands of Africa. At dusk, bats would emerge from the cavernous hole where I defecated.
Night squats were memorable under the bright, star-lit sky. Forgettable were the mosquitos that bit my rump.
Subsequent years were spent in the Middle East pouring buckets of water into toilets that didn’t always flush. There, I noted people standing and squatting on Western toilets. I tried this balancing act with mixed results and a few wet feet.
Airplanes? Hostels? Hotels? Don’t get me started. I’ve got stories.
Throughout this blog, I share my experiences standing, squatting, and jumping (jumping?) while defecating. I’ll share my favorite toilets, the best bidets, and toilet training tools for kids and pets.
I’ll attempt to answer the most pressing questions on the Internet about toilets and travel. Some questions I address are:
- “When is it okay to not wash my hands after using the toilet”
- “Eye contact in a public bathroom: what it means”
- “Eating while on the toilet: the ground rules”.
You’d be surprised at the questions that come to mind regarding the toilet.
I often wonder how many ideas and inventions have materialized on the pot. Take a moment to imagine what Einstein pondered while sitting on the can.
Sadly, I also wonder how many tears have been shed on the crapper. How many divorces have been decided while on the john? Think about it. Surely it’s a substantial amount.
In addition to big logs, a toilet is truly a place for deep thoughts and deep dives. We’ll get to the bottom of it, even if we have to use a plunger.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy reading my Toilet Travels! Check us out on YouTube and on Pinterest!
Please note:
In addition to providing helpful information for the toilet and bathroom, I’m also part of an affiliate program where certain products are linked to other websites.
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