Malawi made the headlines recently when senior officials debated
whether breaking wind in public should be made a criminal offence.
However, Malawi is not the only destination kicking up a stink. Skyscanner‘s team of intrepid odour experts have braved the worldwide whiff to reveal the world’s top five smellications.
Here are the top five world’s stinkiest destination:1. Cancun, Mexico
Hugely popular with tourists around the world for its tropical beaches
and party atmosphere, Cancun now also has a perfume designed in its
honour, made specially to make the girl (or boy) smell just like the
vibrant Mexican hotspot. However, the city is also known for its more
unpleasant odour. There have been tales of smells emanating from sewers
close by hotels, with complaints from tourists ranging from “unique” to
the more direct “dangerous”.
2. Venice, Italy
The timeless elegance of Venice is undeniably beautiful; however the
city also has a reputation for being a touch on the fragrant side during
the busy summer months. The city’s sewage system – essentially pumping
waste directly into the canals – means the hot weather can often bring
out some unusual aroma’s which those strolling round the city can find
hard to stomach.
3. Rotorua, New Zealand
The spectacular geothermal hot springs near Rotorua on New Zealand’s
North Island attract thousands of visitors each year. However, those
visiting the geysers should be wary of the overpowering stench of rotten
eggs originating from the springs, a result of the hydrogen sulphide
emissions and the reason for Rotorua’s nickname of ‘Sulphur City’.
4. St Helen Auckland, County Durham, England
Onions are well known for their ability to make you cry, but residents
in the small village of St Helen Auckland are now being reduced to tears
by the vegetable for altogether different reasons. Angry villagers
have protested against a local farm whose produce it says has made the
village smell of ‘rancid onions’. Some say the odour is so bad they
cannot leave their homes or open the windows.
5. Côte-d’Or, France
This region in eastern France is home to one of the world’s smelliest
cheeses, the Époisses de Bourgogne. Said to be Napoleon’s favourite
cheese, Époisses is so smelly it is banned from public transport. It’s
probably advisable not to keep any in your hire care either, unless
you’re prepared to pay a hefty fine.
Source : http://www.epidemicfun.com
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