Where Smelly People, Commies, and Godfathers are free to roam

Just because I'm not traveling at the moment doesn't mean I don't spend every waking moment thinking, dreaming, and reading about travel ;-)

And where am I thinking of exploring in 2011? After a Europe-free 2010, the time is right to visit the Continent once more. At this point, the itinerary, timing and duration of the trip are still TBD, but it's more likely to include bleak Bucharest rather than posh Paris.

Anyway, a friend sent me a link to this rather amusing website called Mapping Stereotypes, where you can 'unleash your bigotry and become an idiot!'. (Anyone need more encouragement?).

According to Yanko, this is Europe according to the USA.



Surely this hysterical map will give the French yet more reason to whine. But heck - will all that blue cheese, they have it coming to them ;-) Well, at least one stereotype is apt - you certainly do need a lot of "CASH" to travel in Switzerland. And oh yeah, in case you failed European geography in high school, Bucharest is located within the borders of "Dracula".

Another personal favorite is the map below of Italy according to Posh Italians. Although my trip planning is focused on more mundane stuff, you know, like where the best gelato and cannoli places are, I'm also not eager to come face-to-face with Sonny Corleone's next of kin.

Check out the full list of stereotype maps by clicking on the image below.


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