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It may be every traveller’s pet peeve, but it turns out, nature’s call need not always be a frightful experience. When travelling, toilets can be the worst part — confusing foreign languages, puzzling unfamiliar hygiene practices and awkward situations like plane turbulence and moving trains, but at some destinations, they can actually become your trip’s highlight. Quirky toilets can be found across countries. From futuristic commodes to box-urinals, ixigo, a travel search engine, has flushed out some toilets that have upped their game and are worth appearing on our Instagram feeds. According to the World Toilet Organisation, we spend nearly three years of our lives on the throne and it’s probably even more if smartphones accompany us. This fact is enough to set you off on a mission to make an interesting stop along the way. Here are some toilets that are worth travelling to:
On Top Of The World
At an altitude of 8,530 feet in the Altai Mountains, a particular commode is the only toilet for Siberia’s highest and bleakest weather station, so remote that toilet paper has to be flown in by helicopter.
Eco-Toilet
British Columbia, Canada
Eco-toilets are used in areas that lack water. Squat in the woods on this peaceful throne at Taylor Arm Provincial park on the north side of Sproat Lake in British Columbia.
Segantini Hut,
Muottas Muragl, Switzerland
Swiss Alps, where sunsets are a sight to behold and the wintery panoramic view becomes a playground for snowshoe hikers, has an iconic toilet. Silent Segantini hut is located on the summit of Muottas Muragl.
Mount Shukshan,
Washington, USA
How dreamlike would it be on a breezy day after a tiresome long trek to drop the bomb in the mountains? You will find a toilet at the Mt. Shukshan Sulphide Glacier base camp. If you’re lucky to experience a clear day, you will be able to enjoy the grand view of Mt. Baker. It is only 11.8 miles (19 km) shy of the Canadian border.
Mount Whitney,
California, USA
With an elevation of 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States. Installing a toilet at such a great height is extremely thoughtful if nothing.
Toilet Island, Belize
On usual days, one thinks what it would be like to own an island that is no less than any paradise. But an off-beat traveller might have to go an extra mile to discover an island that is famous for a fully functioning toilet.
Barafu Camp, Tanzania
When you are trekking Africa’s tallest mountain, toilet papers become an important investment. Be ready to immerse in the wilderness of various ecosystems and stop by to relax and ease yourself at Barafu camp’s toilet located at the height of 15,287 feet.
Sapporo Jr Tower, Japan
This 38-storey tower is a skyscraper and office complex located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Amongst its many spectacular amenities and features, the male urinals are lined adjacent to the large windows that offer a bird’s eye view of Sapporo city.
Thiksey Monastery,
Ladakh, India
This lavatory could get a bit nippy during winds, but there is no disputing the view from the urinals. Monks can rely on a moment of quiet contemplation when looking out onto the serene Himalayas.
Paradise Bay, Antarctica
If you’re planning an expedition to the magnificent glaciers of Antarctica, then Paradise Bay is one of only two harbours used for cruise ships to stop on the continent. Mark your territory at the quietest toilet in the world.
The Shard, London
Making a code brown deposit with a stunning view of London at the height of 1,016 ft. has to be worth a million bucks. The Shard is an epitome of exquisite architectural design that stands proudly as the tallest building in the United Kingdom.
Jonsknuten,
Kongsberg, Norway
A Norwegian odyssey means soaking in the beauty of dramatic landscapes and experiencing the twists of nature’s artistry. The quaint town of Kongsberg opens a window to mount Jonsknuten elevated at the height of 2,966 ft. with a toilet for a picturesque ‘poo-fect’ holiday.
Wringapeak, United Kingdom
How often do you see thrusting waves and a stunning coastal view from your toilet window? Wringapeak offers a luxury accommodation in England with extraordinary vistas.
Denali, Alaska
Famed as the highest mountain peak in North America with a summit elevation of 20,310 ft, Denali claims a prominent place in the 7 summits of the world and it’s located in Alaska. Dropping a deuce here must feel like an over achievement.
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