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Signspotting 2

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Signspotting 2
Signspotting 2

Hilarious global sign collection, travel humor unveiled.

If travel and laughter are what you treasure, "SIGNSPOTTING 2" is a perfect blend for you. Flipping through these pages, you'll embark on a whimsical journey without leaving your chair. Each sign offers a chuckle and a glimpse into the quirky corners of the world. It's a light-hearted companion that guarantees to brighten up your day with its unique take on navigating the oddities of global signage.

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Signspotting 2

by Various
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ISBN: 9781741791822
Authors: Various
Publisher: GeoPlaneta
Date of Publication: 2007-10-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Travel
Related Topics: Travelogue, Photography, Art Design, Guidebook
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 175 readers)

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher. It's easy to get lost in translation - and it can be hard to find your way back when signs tell you to 'beware of missing foot' or a menu offers 'tasteless coffee'. The world of gaffs and good ol' miscommunications is back: Signspotting 2 is a round-up of the world's most perplexing signs and garbled messages. Now, who's in the mood for a serve of 'fried pimple'? TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category.
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Hilarious global sign collection, travel humor unveiled.

If travel and laughter are what you treasure, "SIGNSPOTTING 2" is a perfect blend for you. Flipping through these pages, you'll embark on a whimsical journey without leaving your chair. Each sign offers a chuckle and a glimpse into the quirky corners of the world. It's a light-hearted companion that guarantees to brighten up your day with its unique take on navigating the oddities of global signage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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