Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a humorous travel story and a fascinating history of toilets. A marvellous romp through all the unexpected surprises and horrors to be faced by the modern tourist when we must attend to that most basic of needs: going to the toilet. The author draws on her own experiences with entertaining tales that span continents and cultures, interspersed with snippets on the history of toilets and toilet customs. From ancient Egypt to modern Japan, slave ships to space flights, all are covered in a fresh, easy to read fashion.
