Travelling is an underrated activity. It gets a lot of hype online and in certain social circles, but it seems like most of the population doesn’t truly appreciate it. I do understand why — travel can be exhausting and expensive. However, I really believe that if you do have the available funds, you should try travelling at least once in your life. There is simply so much of the world out there to see!
Although I love to hype travel up, I do have to acknowledge that there can be several downsides. These often differ from person to person, but to illustrate the idea, I’m going to tell you a story from when I travelled to Melbourne. This memory has me wishing that I could haul a group of bathroom designers into the same room, sit them down, and teach them a thing or two about how to actually design a bathroom. And this is coming from somebody who has never built anything in their life.
The thing about public bathrooms is that they are often not built for luxury. Utility is the main factor behind their design choices, which means that although things like mirrors and hand dryers are brilliant to have, these are usually an afterthought when compared to things like basins, taps, and the toilets themselves. Even things like space can sometimes come second to cramming as many stalls in there as they can, which can be annoying for people who need accessibility.
If I had to go around the world and make a list of all the best bathroom renovations, Melbourne would not be anywhere near the top. I’ve seen some pretty luxurious ones in Europe. Although, any train station bathroom is sure to be the worst. When you’re travelling, try and stick to your hotel’s bathroom. If that’s not possible and you really need a shower, plan to find the closest gym. Or, for a simple day out, stop off at a restaurant, as those tend to be the cleanest.