We all know that the most comfortable place in the world is none other than our own homes. There’s simply no place like it. But, would you agree that inside your home, there are two places that you are the most comfortable in? The first one would be your bedroom. And the other? The bathroom!
Yes, it is a place where you can be who you are. No one is around to judge you, and it is somewhere you can be true to your nature. If you think that your bathroom is not as perfect as you would want it to be, I suggest that you take a look at these 30 unusual bathrooms in other countries. By the end of the list, you will surely realize that your bathroom is way better than most!
1. The right way to use toilets in Japan
Japan is not like any other country when it comes to its bathrooms. In Kyoto, particularly, bathroom keepers always have a hard time reminding tourists of the right way of using their toilets. They get so fed up with all the smelly mess they have to clean that they decided to put up stickers such as these so tourists would know the right way of using their toilets.
2. Be ready to meet an old woman in the bathroom
In South Korea, it is an accepted fact that old women are often assigned to clean public bathrooms. If you happen to see one in yours, just relax and let them do their job.
3. Don’t pee on the bidet when you go to Spain
If you plan on going to Spain, make sure that you understand the way their bathrooms work. Normally, their bathrooms have two toilet bowls: one for doing your “business” and the other for when you need to use the bidet. You might get confused and pee on the one with the bidet, so be careful.
4. Snakes coming out of toilets in Australia
In Australia, especially during the dry season, snakes tend to look for places where they can get the hydration they need. They normally find this in the toilets, and they crawl inside to get their much-needed water. These snakes may be non-venomous but still, the fright of seeing one coming out of a toilet bowl is definitely a big no-no.
5. Open-air urinals in France
If you happen to be in Paris, France, you might notice red mailbox looking urinals lining the Seine River near the Notre Dame Cathedral. These were built in August 2018 to keep public urination in check. These eco-friendly urinals have a layer of straw and sawdust inside to keep odors at bay. The straw can then be used as compost.
6. Sharing was big in the toilets of Ancient Rome
In Ancient Rome, there used to be a common sponge that everyone used to wipe themselves with. Aren’t you just glad that those days are behind us?
7. Construction issued in Russian toilets
Although this does not mean that all toilets in Russia are poorly made, there are quite a number of facilities that were found to be unusual and practically some of the worst bathrooms in these modern times. Toilets were found to be placed side-by-side without partitions and lids are screwed on the opposite way.
8. About 50% of Indians don’t have their own toilets
The sad part about all this is that almost half of the Indian population are forced to publicly urinate and defecate because of lack of facilities. Furthermore, the incorrect waste disposal that is being done by the people also leads to more cases of water-borne diseases among women and children.
9. Bring your own toilet paper when you go to Cuba
Apparently, Cuba was not ready to accept the huge influx of tourists that decided to visit the country when it opened up for tourism. There wasn’t a sufficient amount of paper products which led to no available paper in its public bathrooms. If you plan to visit Cuba, it’s best to bring your own stash of toilet paper.
10. Welcoming strangers in Scotland
Most people think that the tradition of Scotland where strangers are allowed to use the bathroom originates from a law that was passed ages ago. However, the fact is that this is part of old customs and not actually a law. The next time a stranger knocks on your door and asks if they can take a dump in your toilet, make sure you let them know of this fact.
11. Sweden charged for the use of all its public bathrooms
If you are hoping to find a public bathroom in Sweden that does not charge, then you are in for a major heartbreak. Apparently, all public bathrooms in Sweden require a charge before you can even pee in them.
12. Egyptian toilet paper is not free
Are you planning to go to Egypt? If you are, you simply need to remember one fact about their public bathrooms. You cannot get their toilet paper for free! It’s always better to bring extra change whenever you go out so you won’t have to worry about buying toilet paper when you badly need to use the bathroom.
13. Scarcity of public bathrooms in Poland
There are only a few public bathrooms in Poland. If you plan on exploring the country, make sure that you remember where the scarce public toilets are once you get in a specific area. Just think of it as finding and taking note of the “emergency exits” before going anywhere.
14. Artistic public bathrooms in New Zealand
In New Zealand, public toilets are not considered eyesores but as artistic venues where the people can see artistry and creativity. The materials used are from recycled items which makes the public bathrooms not only artistic but eco-friendly as well.
15. Artistic toilets in ancient France
During the old times in France, public toilets were more than just common urinals. They were considered installations made to showcase art.
16. Best of luck in flushing things in Brazil
Because of terrible plumbing systems, Brazil is known to have public toilets that need multiple flushes before “things” can finally go down. Another downside? Brazilian public toilets also have leather toilet seats.
17. Irish people are not fond of public toilets
Rather than using public toilets, Irish people prefer to use their own private facilities. Almost the entire population are phobic when it comes to using public bathrooms.
18. Wastes go straight to the ocean
Antarctica opts to just dump their waste into the ocean. How in the world are you going to install plumbing systems in a place full of ice? It may be possible, but we don’t know when that will finally happen.
19. Toilets can’t flush paper in Mexico
The thing about Mexico’s plumbing is that it cannot handle toilet paper. Instead, you must throw the toilet paper in the trash bin that is usually placed beside the toilet.
20. Primitive toilets in China
Chinese public bathrooms are often just holes in the ground and are unisex. Are you willing to share a public “hole in the ground” with strangers?
21. Privacy in German bathrooms
Apparently, bathrooms in Germany are big on privacy. Did you hear the sarcasm in that statement? Just be prepared to encounter these kinds of bathrooms when you decide to go to Germany. You’ll be on display.
22. Don’t forget your toilet paper when you go to Laos
The population in Laos is so sparse that you might want to bring your toilet paper with you. In case you need to heed the call of nature, you are ready even if the house you’re staying in is far from the main town.
23. Precious toilet paper in Chile
Even toilet paper is stolen in Chile. Because of the rampant theft of toilet paper, public bathrooms now do not have toilet paper in them. If you plan to explore Chile, make sure that you are always bringing your own toilet paper.
24. Spraying is the norm in Thailand
Before going to Thailand, make sure that you know about the way they use their bidets there. The bidets are actually water sprays and sometimes, there is no toilet paper around that you can use to wipe yourself.
25. Introducing the private bathrooms in Malawi
In Malawi, private bathrooms are still in the introductory stage. A private bathroom in Malawi looks just like the one in the picture. It may seem primitive but, in fairness, it is a big improvement for the country.
26. Streets serve as public bathrooms in Peru
Do not be shocked if you go to Peru and see someone occasionally decide to urinate on the street. This is a normal thing that Peruvians do from time to time.
27. You always have a target in public bathrooms in Iceland
In Iceland, men’s urinals are often built with targets pasted on them. These targets can be from different themes an one of the weirdest would have to be when they use faces of actual people!
28. Indonesian public bathrooms are the same as Thailand
Indonesian bathrooms are basically the same as Thailand or any other Asian country. Bidets spray water and you may need to make sure that toilet paper is always available by bringing your own all the time.
29. Three-way urinals in Belgium
The urinals in Belgium are not only made to be used by three people at the same time, but they are also very public! Take a look at this image taken while men publicly urinate during a festival. It’s totally a normal thing for them to see!
30. A public bathroom in a Ukrainian orphanage
This one is just sad. Orphans and anyone for that matter deserve to have a decent bathroom. Kids in this Ukrainian orphanage deserve to have a better bathroom than this hole in the ground.
After going through this list, I’m pretty sure you now know that your bathroom is definitely better than most around the globe. You gotta appreciate what you have and just be thankful that yours is working right and that toilet paper is not an issue at all.
On a more serious note, we need to know that countries around the world have their own sets of beliefs and practices. We should always remember to respect that, even if it means bringing our own toilet paper every single time we visit.
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