Chris brought me a book from England that has had me in stitches recently. The title of the book is Phaic Tan and is a spoof on a guide book to SE Asia. Phaic Tan, the country doesn't exist, but the commentary could almost be cut and pasted out of a guide to Bali or Thailand. The over-view describes the book as follows:
For too long now Phaic Tan has been closed off from the outside world, a country visited each year by just a handful of hardy travelers, aid agency workers and hostage negotiators. But now, thanks to this fully up-dated Jetlag guide, everything you need to know about planning a trip to Phaic Tan, birthplace of the trouser press and irritable bowel syndrome, is here including:
Getting there: Regular flights land at Phlat Chat airport or, if winds are strong, in a rice paddy within several kilometers of it. Where to stay: At the top end, Phaic Tan offers coastal resorts so luxurious that staff are sacked daily just to maintain freshness. Eating out: Phaic Tanese cuisine can best be described as 'explosive', a fiery combination of chili, garlic and pepper to which food is occasionally added. Activities: Those visiting the north might like to try 'brown water rafting' in which thrill-seekers can surf some of the biggest mud-slides in SE Asia. Religion: The people of Phaic Tan have absorbed a wide range of religious influences including Buddhism, Taoism, Animism and Hinduism. As a result, the dominant religion could best be described as Confusionism. Shopping: Phaic Tan boasts some of the highest quality counterfeit produce in the world and all items sold come with a Certificate of Inauthenticity.
Tell me you don't see any similarities to Bali. Phaic Tan is published by Jetlag Travel Guides.
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Hello Nick
Hope you don’t mind me dropping in as an non ex-pat from over here in the UK but your son and I share our name (but are sepearated by 43 years!!). Thought it would be nice to make contact. Let me know if you get this at the address above.
congratulations
Jevon
Would you bring the book with you when you come? I’ll read it while you’re here.
Barrie,
You can get Phaic Tan & the other travel guide Molivia at all book shops either in comedy or travel.
They are a great read
Hi Max,
Thanks for that. I read the Moldivia book and cracked up. I’m looking forward to reading Phaic Tan.
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haha that cracked me up!! and i own the book!!
Molvania is the name of the other book. Phaic Tan is the sequel. Both are ridiculously funny and best read in short bursts.
They were written by a bunch of guys who have worked on various projects in Australian media including the movie ‘The Dish’ (about a massive satellite dish in outback NSW that relayed the images of Neil Armstrong and co. back to the rest of the world) and ‘The Panel’, a successful live chat program where a bunch of funny people talked about the current issues.
Just for your interest.
Mat.
G’day Nick,
Sounds like good flight reading. Reckon I’ll pick up a copy.
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