10 Things that Surprised me About Traveling in Asia

10- squat toilets aren’t too bad… Usually. But byop!
9 – for being a population of generally tiny people they sure do towels right – much bigger than American hotels
8 – chopsticks… learn to use them or starve. I can now eat soup with chopsticks.
7 – the terms “mild” and “not spicy” evidently do not translate in Thai.
6 – it is frightening how lax some countries are about airport security.
5 – they do not, however, mess around when it comes to germs.
4- crossing the street … I am pretty sure I know where the game Frogger originated… I’m just sayin.
3- the world could learn a thing or two about public transportation from Hong Kong
2- the word “selfie” is universal
And the #1 thing I have discovered…

if you cross your eyes and puff your cheeks full of air, you can make a monk smile for a photo… oh, yes, I did!