PUBLIC TOILETS · BIDETS · ACCESSIBILITY
Let’s Talk Toilets
Paid public bathrooms, mysterious Italian plumbing, accessibility, and the wisdom of going when you get the chance.
Read what I found outUnsolicited advice · Lessons learned
I found out so you don’t have to.
Things I learned by doing them wrong, paying too much, missing the obvious, asking the awkward question, or discovering that the internet had neglected to mention one fairly important detail.
The advice archive
Hard-won lessons,
freely shared.
ADAPTERS · VOLTAGE · GROOMING APPLIANCES
When It’s Time to Plug Shit In
Your phone charger is probably fine. Your hair dryer might try to burn down France.
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CARDS · CASH · ATMS
Use the Card. Carry Some Cash. Never Let the ATM Do the Math.
How to pay for things overseas without funding the airport currency-exchange counter’s retirement.
Read what I found outPHONES · ROAMING · STAYING IN TOUCH
Your Phone Works in Europe. Your Phone Bill Might Not.
International plans, eSIMs, offline maps, public Wi-Fi, and keeping in touch with the assholes you left behind.
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