In many Asian countries, squatting --rather sitting --in the bathroom is the norm. Think two foot holders and a hole –that’s about it. That’s why fancy Western-style seat toilets can create a little ...

As China aims to install 33,500 new toilets across the nation, many say squatting is healthier and cleaner, but are their reasons based mostly on myth? Wang Le, 31, will scrub a public sit-down toilet ...

Among the more practical advice that can be offered to international travelers is wisdom of the bathroom. So let me say, as someone who recently returned from China, that you should be prepared to one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Aussie tourist was in Beijing when she and her friend realised they didn't know how to use the squat toilet properly. Source: ...

Editor's note: China is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world among foreign travelers. However, one thing that many people find surprising when they first get to China is the ...