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Priapus – Funny Travel Souvenirs!

Posted on 18 August 2010 by anthony

Priapus is probably the one of the funniest Travel Souvenirs I’ve ever seen.

Priapus is a mythical god of procreation and fertility supposedly born in Turkey.  Priapus is famed for the only weapon he carried, his gigantic penis.

Priapus was also known as a protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens… and male genitalia.

Here is an ancient fresco of Priapus:

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If you travel throughout Turkey, you will definitely come across a roadside stand selling Travel Souvenirs -  even wooden and/or marble statues of Priapus.

Here is an example:

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Hmm, every coffee table should have one.

However, if Priapus is a protector of male genitalia, he was obviously absent when John Wayne Bobbitt’s manhood really needed protection from the sharp scissors of scorned Lorena.

Anyway, just say if you bought this statue of Priapus – can you imagine what the airport scanners would think if this thing was stuffed in your luggage?

Or even worse, having to declare the Priapus statue at customs in your home country?

Somehow, I don’t think so!

And I don’t think he’s related to the Plush Black Teddy Bear (Thumples) toy with I Love Priapus on Amazon!

So the next time you’re in Turkey, you can too buy Priapus as one of your Funny Travel Souvenirs!

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Balut, Philippines. Crunchy Duck Fetus for Breakfast

Posted on 16 August 2010 by anthony

Balut is a delicacy from the Philippines that most of us would find hard to stomach. And I’m not talking about the Spam Jam Restaurant either!

One of the joys of travel is trying out the different exotic foods, such as those that appear in my 52 Tips for Weird Food and Drinks. I’ve eaten all sorts of crap (maybe even literally), but even I’m not sure about trying Balut.

Anyway, Dave from The Longest Way Home sent this in (check out my review of his Travel Photography Book).  Balut is basically Duck Fetus that’s eaten at a certain stage of development, according to taste.

Dave says ‘I’m attaching two photos of Balut. One in mid unpeeled state, one showing the head of the unformed duck fetus. From what I recall this was a 17 day old Balut. They come in different day classes depending on how people like the fetus to be formed. Another day and this one would be crunchy. They eat them with some chili vinegar and straight out of the shell.’

Ok, so here you go – Balut Photos! Make sure you clean up the computer screen after you view these!

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And there’s more!

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Now I’m feeling squeamish! Urrgh!

I have a feeling Balut didn’t appear in this guide about the Philippines! But it probably did in How Would You Like Your Balut?

Enjoy some Balut!

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Unusual Travel Photo – Cow Beach

Posted on 13 August 2010 by anthony

Today’s Unusual Travel Photo is the Cow Beach, and it comes from Goa, in India, a place that is renowned for it’s tasty food.

This Unusual Travel Photo was sent to me via a friend via email.

We’ve heard all the stories about cows walking on the streets in India.  It seems to me they also like suntanning on the beach like us humans.

Here is the evidence below:

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This picture is a carnivore’s delight if you’re the type who loves a big steak.  But cooking up these animals in India might make you a social pariah, considering cows are pretty much sacred there.

For those of you that are hungry, check out my piece about the great steak in South America, titled Don’t Cry For Meat Argentina.

From looking at this Unusual Travel Photo, I’ve just thought of a new market – Banana Beach Lounges for Cows.  I can just imagine them lying on their backs, chilling out, munching on their favourite piece of grass with one hoof, and their favourite martini in the other!

Anyway, enjoy this Unusual Travel Photo!

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An Escalator Sign – Funny Engrish Photo

Posted on 30 July 2010 by anthony

Today’s Funny Engrish Photo is An Escalator Sign, spotted by one of my friends on a recent trip to Japan.

Check it out.

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This photo isn’t doctored either.

This Escalator Sign reminds me of a really bad joke someone told me, where the ‘L’ is substituted with an ‘R’ with Engrish.

Question: What does a Japanese Man do when there is an erection?

Answer: He votes…

Terrible, I know.

I’d love to go to Japan, I reckon there would be tonnes of Funny Engrish Photos like this Escalator Sign!

I guess it’s just another one of The Joys of Engrish!

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LOL Drink – Kick A Poo Joy Juice, Malaysia

Posted on 15 July 2010 by anthony

Today’s Funny Travel Photo is from Sasha from On Ur Way Travel.

It’s a LOL Drink and it’s hilariously named – Kick A Poo Joy Juice.

Apparently, like one of Sasha’s earlier photos about French Lemonade, this LOL Drink doesn’t taste like Pschitt.

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So the next time your swigging a mouthful of juice, think of Kick A Poo Joy Juice and try and erase the mental image of the name.

If you’ve got any LOL Drinks, drop me a line and I’ll feature it!

Cheers, to Kick A Poo!  Sounds like The Joys of Engrish to me!

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