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What to Expect from Toilets Around the World (and How to Prepare!)

Cruise Port Captain
Cruise Port Captain
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👁️ 195 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 12:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

From high-tech seats in Japan to holes in the floor in Asia, I've seen it all and a lot of it was unexpected.

The winner for best toilet in the world, the golden lid goes to our winner is Japan by a landslide.

Having these items with you will help you out in any sense of an emergency as you are traveling from the world.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Carry small change for toilets in Europe
Bring toilet paper or tissues for emergencies
Use antibacterial gel when handwashing isn't possible
Bring feminine hygiene products from home

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Using squat toilets in AsiaGoogle search what a squat toilet looks like before traveling
Finding Western-style toilets when neededLook for handicap stalls which usually have Western-style toilets

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect from toilets in Europe, South America, and Asia
QHow to tell Western from Eastern toilets
QWhat to include in a traveler's toilet kit

Topics Covered

Port Destination1½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Asia1½ Happy Bacon
Europe½ Happy Bacon
Japan4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

🚽 Let’s talk toilets — the travel topic no one covers, but everyone experiences! After more than 25 years of cruising and traveling the world, I’ve seen it all — from high-tech Japanese toilets with heated seats and music, to squat toilets that required a quick lesson in balance and strong quads! In this video, I’ll share: ✅ What to expect from toilets in Europe, South America, and Asia ✅ How to tell Western from Eastern toilets ✅ My must-have “Traveler’s Toilet Kit” ✅ Feminine hygiene tips for women travelers ✅ And why Japan wins the Cruise Port Captain Award for Best Toilets in the World! Whether you’re cruising, backpacking, or just curious, this honest, funny, and practical video will help you stay confident (and prepared!) wherever you go. *** 🧳 Cruise Port Captain Travel Essentials These are the exact tools we use to Make Every Port Day Count — simple, practical, and tested: 📥 Port Day Planner (Download) Organize your timing, tickets, and backup plans so nothing gets missed. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/snLqC 🔌 Universal Travel Adapter (A must-have) Works worldwide — no guessing, no dead devices. 👉 https://amzn.to/4qlc8L2 🧺 Travel Laundry Bag (Cruise lifesaver) Keep clean and dirty clothes separate (especially on longer sailings). 👉 https://amzn.to/4qq7R9t 💳 Our Go-To Travel Credit Card (IHG Rewards) Great for travel perks and hotel stays before or after your cruise. 👉 https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/FINYEGWWH9 🎥 YouTube After 40 Bundle - Online Course If you’ve ever thought about starting a channel… this is where to begin. 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=101e3b 📱 eSIM for International Travel (Game changer) Stay connected instantly — no roaming surprises. 👉 https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6740925/2071037/15608 💙 Some of these are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps support the channel — and we truly appreciate it! *** #TravelTips #CruisePortCaptain #ToiletsAbroad #CruiseTips #WomenWhoTravel #AsiaTravel #JapanTravel #TravelPrepared #CruiseLife #TravelSmart #firsttimecruisertips #firsttimecruiser #cruisetips #asiantravel #europetravel #europetraveltips