Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Toilets
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Flush toilets are a luxury in a country struggling with water shortages. Outside midrange and top-end ho-
tels and restaurants, toilets are mostly of the squat variety.
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Squat toilets feature a tap, hose or container of water for sluicing - the idea being to wash yourself (with
your left hand) after performing.
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There's often no toilet paper
(papier hygiénique)
so keep a supply with you.
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Don't throw the paper into the toilet as the plumbing is often dodgy; instead discard it in the bin provided.
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Women who have their period will need to take along a plastic bag for disposing of used tampons and
pads.
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Public toilets are rare outside the major cities.
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If you find a public toilet, you'll need to bring a tip for the attendant, stout-soled shoes, and very often a
nose clip.
Tourist Information
Cities and larger towns have tourist offices, which are normally repositories of brochures run by uninformed
staff and, as such, usually best avoided. Often the receptionist in your hotel or another local will be more
helpful than such bureaus. The best tourist offices are found in smaller destinations that are trying to pro-
mote themselves.
