tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post115196123476449812..comments2023-09-11T09:20:05.160-04:00Comments on The Big Finn's Big Blog!: Travel Advisory: Basel, SwitzerlandThe Big Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09399330438126032649noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152473557675491382006-07-09T15:32:00.000-04:002006-07-09T15:32:00.000-04:00Most probably - Finns meet heat, and nasty problem...Most probably - Finns meet heat, and nasty problems occur. So avoid Helsinki now, I tell you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152392129660258022006-07-08T16:55:00.000-04:002006-07-08T16:55:00.000-04:00Tobias - I'm going to have to pick up some of that...Tobias - I'm going to have to pick up some of that "Absolut Torr" stuff when I go to Stockholm this September. I might be the heaviest sweater the world has ever known. It must be my Finnish blood!The Big Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399330438126032649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152372511334840522006-07-08T11:28:00.000-04:002006-07-08T11:28:00.000-04:00Oh dear, this really is an issue, isn't it? Well, ...Oh dear, this really is an issue, isn't it? Well, I have to defend at least us Scandinavians - most of us do shower everyday and use deodorants and stuff. But when the weather turns hellish hot like right now, our bodies are not prepared and we sweat buckets, and our deodorants can't cover the surplus sweating. Therefore, on particularly hot days, people stink here as well, but it is an exception to the rule.<BR/>I use a product known as "Absolut Torr" (absolutely dry) which you apply to your skin, let it dry over night, wash it out in the morning and then it will reduce your sweating a LOT. Maybe we should start exporting that stuff all over the continent?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152195977267481612006-07-06T10:26:00.000-04:002006-07-06T10:26:00.000-04:00Yep, it's also a German problem. I'm really sensit...Yep, it's also a German problem. I'm really sensitive to smell and have often had my day ruined by someone else's absolutely evil body odour. <BR/><BR/>When I first moved here there were deodorants galore (not that people used them) but it was really hard to find antiperspirants. That has changed and there's now quite a good selection but you have to read the label carefully to see what you're getting. <BR/><BR/>My recommendation for any stinky people who may be reading this? Rexona Active Reserve Pro Balance.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991148606497381478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152100711529533042006-07-05T07:58:00.000-04:002006-07-05T07:58:00.000-04:00TSK - It works better for me than deodorant. Reme...TSK - It works better for me than deodorant. Remember, the stone is not an anti-perspirant - it won't stop you from sweating (like anything could stop me from sweating anyway!). But, it should keep the stank at bay. As a matter of fact, I used it at 8:00 this morning, just stuck my nose in my pit, took a big whiff, and...fresh as a daisy!The Big Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399330438126032649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152089186805360902006-07-05T04:46:00.000-04:002006-07-05T04:46:00.000-04:00Does the deodorant stone really work as well as re...Does the deodorant stone really work as well as regular deodorant?The Sour Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976172393480822743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152044750339110942006-07-04T16:25:00.000-04:002006-07-04T16:25:00.000-04:00Epidemic funk isn't just a Basel thing. It's a Sp...Epidemic funk isn't just a Basel thing. It's a Spain-thing, also. In fact, I'll betcha it's a Europe thing.<BR/><BR/>During the course of my nearly seven years here, I think I've found the culprit. It's the deodorants themselves. <BR/><BR/>I've tried nearly every one on the shelves of my local supermarket and (with one exception) none of them work. They're just white-tinted water. <BR/><BR/>How I long for my beloved Arm&Hammer Powder-Fresh Scented Anti-Perspirant...which I can only seem to find in the US...and will keep a rhinocerous smelling fresh as a daisy for the entire day.<BR/><BR/>No...my exhaustive research concludes the only product in Spain that seems to work is Nivea Anti-Perspirant.<BR/><BR/>That's NIVEA ANTI-PERSPIRANT...in case any Spaniards are reading this.Sal DeTragliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655836982289589022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152031794326749912006-07-04T12:49:00.000-04:002006-07-04T12:49:00.000-04:00That is DEFINITELY why I hardly ever make use of p...That is DEFINITELY why I hardly ever make use of public transport in summer (I actually avoid them at this time of year). And if I do have to work hard physically and sweat, then I'd rather sit alone in my car that have people sniffing at me and do one of those "ewwww!!!" mimmick!CanadianSwisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643821249467079199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152026862826175652006-07-04T11:27:00.000-04:002006-07-04T11:27:00.000-04:00I carry around deodorant in my purse in the summer...I carry around deodorant in my purse in the summer. I think everyone should.<BR/>Another tip is to wear cotton and avoid synthetics, not just for the heat but also for the stank.The DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173122589441265947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1152005470990361102006-07-04T05:31:00.000-04:002006-07-04T05:31:00.000-04:00Oops, I just sent our out-of-town guests off to Ba...Oops, I just sent our out-of-town guests off to Basel for the day. Hope they aren't overwhelmed by the stink. Too bad they didn't read this advisory first...Julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075537123043560936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1151995792811717602006-07-04T02:49:00.000-04:002006-07-04T02:49:00.000-04:00Renee...That's during the winter, AND the longest ...Renee...<BR/>That's during the winter, AND the longest I've ever gone without a shower was three days. However, during that stretch I did perform the "whore's bath" to keep myself from stinking. That brings up a good point - the bidet. You Europeans have them...use 'em!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous..<BR/>Sorry. Chicago is where I grew up, but it's not "home" any more. I have a feeling that we'll never live in Chicago again. However, I won't be disappointed if I'm wrong.The Big Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399330438126032649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1151975803969095142006-07-03T21:16:00.000-04:002006-07-03T21:16:00.000-04:00So maybe it is time to come home to Chicago and le...So maybe it is time to come home to Chicago and leave all the smelly Euo-Trash behind?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1151966732979057842006-07-03T18:45:00.000-04:002006-07-03T18:45:00.000-04:00As I was reading this, my first thought was "this ...As I was reading this, my first thought was "this from a man that used to pride himself on using Cottonell wipes to freshen up, and bragged about not needing to shower for several days". <BR/><BR/>Renee, the Polish princessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1151962504228891382006-07-03T17:35:00.000-04:002006-07-03T17:35:00.000-04:00Perry - The only time it's really come up was abou...Perry - <BR/>The only time it's really come up was about a year ago (check out my blog entry from May 17, 2005) in my German conversation class. The teacher was criticizing Americans for using too much water, and I basically blurted out something like: "At least Americans don't stink!" The rest of the class pretty much agreed with me that Baslers (and a lot of Europeans in general) stink! He seemed rather surprised, to say the least. Since he was German, and not a Basler, I can't actually say that I've ever discussed the topic with a real-life Basler. Now that I think about it, I'm not really sure if I know any Basel natives.The Big Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399330438126032649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341696.post-1151961817324225572006-07-03T17:23:00.000-04:002006-07-03T17:23:00.000-04:00TBF,I have a question for you. Has this topic ever...TBF,<BR/><BR/>I have a question for you. Has this topic ever come up in conversation between yourself and an actual native of Basel? If so, did that person agree with you or did they shrug it off as a cultural difference that should be accepted by you? <BR/><BR/>-PerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com