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Going Abroad - The Bathroom Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Answering the Call of Nature Anywhere in the World from Using the Ubiquitous "Squat" Toilet to

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Eva Newman managed to answer all of my questions about "going abroad". She provides practical information in an easy-to-read format that includes serious discussion about health issues and graphic illustrations of topics as well as anecdotal information from travelers all over the world. This one will go on my gift list for those just starting to get out into the world.

This summer I spent three weeks in France and I was quite surprised upon encountering a squat toilet. I was expecting to see the occasional bidet but a squat toilet? As it turns out they're very common in parts of the country, including new modern ones with infrared sensors for the flush (better be quick or you'll be wet!). I sure could have used a guide like this before then, and I'm delighted to have finally found one. There's also a nice chapter on bath facilities -- including some of the odder units I've had to figure out in various countries.

I highly recommend this book for the world traveller, even if you're just going to Europe. You may be surprised at how useful it is!

I loved this book. Picked it up on a whim at the travel store. It is very informative and fascinating. AND it is hysterically funny. The book is sprinkled with anecdotes of just the sort that make traveling memorable. These are things every traveler faces, and very few of us research them ahead of time.

This book has a lot of information about various types of squat toilets. It briefly mentions bidets and electronic toilets and local practices. I got the feeling, however, that the author was trying to make the book as long as possible, because of some repetetiveness. There were enough practical suggestions to make it worthwhile, though.

This is a quick read and a very useful book if you plan to do any world traveling. With humor and simple illustrations, the author offers absolutely essential information. It is a great gift for anyone who plans to - Go Abroad.

Everything was perfect from start to finish. Item arrived in time, no problems at all. I would definitely use again! Thanks so much.