So, I have been waiting to keep record of the “fun little things” about each country, and as I thought that you might enjoying reading a few of them, I decided to make a blog about it… so here we go:
1. There are very few, if any, trash cans on the streets in Asia, or in the buildings for that matter… not sure why this is or how they keep most of their city streets so clean with this fact.
2. In both Asia and Central America if you use a public restroom (that is not incorporated as apart of a restaurant, hostel, or hotel) you will more than likely have to pay for toilet paper. Not sure if this is just to make a “pretty penny” or because there is a hose next to the toilets (at least in Asia) and they truly do use that. I know that some people do, but I’m beginning to think that it is the norm.
(Also you are supposed to shake only using your right hand in Asia, as the left hand is considered “dirty” because if toilet paper is unavailable…. well I’ll let you fill in the blanks)
3. The Guatemalan currency is called the “Q”, the Nicaraguan currency is called the “C”, the Thai currency the “Baht”, and the Cambodian / Kamer currency is called the “Reel”.
4. The Guatemalan exchange rate is 1/8 (U.S. dollar to “Q”), the Niceraguan 1/20, Thai 1/33, and Kamer 1/4000. So far U.S. money seems to be given the higher value in every country that I have visited. Also, Cambodia is the only country that I have visited thus far that uses U.S.D.
5. Cambodia doesn’t have a coin. They use U.S.D. as their main bill and anything smaller than 1 american dollar is given back in Reel. For example: 10 cents U.S.D. is given as 4 100 “Reel” Bills.
6. It is unacceptable to play cards if you are a Christian, as it is seen as a form of gambling, however UNO is very popular in Asia, and especially Thailand.
7. You can get Thai Tea, a bag of cut up apples, a bag of popcorn, and a plate of food in Thailand for less than 1 U.S. dollar.
8. I have found Pringles, as well as hot dogs in every country thus far.
9. The word “favorite” doesn’t seem to be translated into the Thai language.
10. People shower at least twice, but usually about 3 times a day in Asia.
Hope that you enjoyed these… will hopefully post more soon!
