Welcome!

Welcome, dearest reader! 
 

Before I start talking about my extravagant travels that will occur starting next week, let me introduce this blog and its purpose to you.

First of all, the blog will be written in Sarcasm, with some subtitles in English during the most difficult parts. Bad jokes will be made, sentences with implicit sexual references will be written, and insults against all kind of minorities will be proffered. If you are not in the position of understanding the subtile language of Irony, please refer to Google Translator for further assistance, or simply get a brain that works.

Writing a blog is great for people having something interesting to say or to write about, but some seem to take themselves too seriously. Let us not forget that blogging can also be used as a device to show off, with photoshopped pictures posted with the only purpose of making the few readers jealous. And that's a sad purpose, if you want my advice.

To which category this blog belongs? Serious uptight boring crap or the 'been there, done that' ego trip? Well, part of me is dying to show off (who wouldn't? You, maybe?), so I might at some points, but basically I just want to write funny stuff about this trip, without pretending I've seen it all.

Which brings me to the next point: why this name? Why would I imply that it's best to stay home? Well, here's a hint: re-read the first sentence of the first paragraph. 2 reasons:

1- When you travel, you might encounter small or big problems and find yourself in uncomfortable situations, it's part of the deal. I plan to avoid such inconveniences, but I seem to attract them. So, instead of blaming myself for my impulsiveness and lack of straight-thinking, wishing I had stayed home, I plan to write about it and get people to laugh. I might have lost my passport, have got bitten by a street dog or lost my pride during a wet T-shirt contest, but knowing that it will make your day will make it a little less horrible.

2- When you travel, you discover other ways of living which can be quite disturbing (especially when you have high French standards). It's all about being open-minded and accept other countries cultural differences. No thanks! I'd rather criticise all of it. I mean, when you learn that in some countries they drink Sauerkrauft juice and spread butter AND Nutella on toast, well, you definitely want to stay home.

Thanks for reading, any comment is appreciated! Even critics! Even insults! Please, I need friends! Show me that you are out there, reading me!

Claire