Kishon, Ephraim "The Seasick Whale: An Israeli Abroad. Book of Travels" (Hebrew: ספר המסעות/Sefer ha'masot) - 1995
Ephraim Kishon is always worth picking up. In this volume, he recounts his travels to various European countries and the United States. Like few others, he manages to portray the quirks of the locals in such a way that even they have to laugh at them. And, in reality, his observations actually serve as a form of praise.
So, for anyone who wants to know how to get rid of a banana peel in Switzerland, why one should never take a gondola in Venice, and why it is advisable not to visit Las Vegas without having already booked and paid for the return journey, this book is worth its weight in gold.
Book Description:
"Every person dreams of travel in the world; Anyone going crazy to see the Niagara Falls outdated and disappointed them, or to flock to the picture of the Mona Lisa and find out the size of A4. The average Israeli is not a dream and we do not go crazy. He drives - especially in summer and winter, or the two seasons, going at all costs and at every opportunity. Citizen look in the mirror and say to 'I'm starting to resemble my passport photo, so it was time to go.'
Ephraim Kishon's journeys proves his wonderful humor is independent of geography, is entertaining and hilarious in each country to which he invites the reader."
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