Iceland Moose Crossing

In Iceland, there is a plethora of animal crossing signs. We found this moose crossing sign on the Southern Coast of Iceland.

Iceland Sheep Crossing

In Iceland, there is a plethora of animal crossing signs. We found this sheep crossing sign in the Southeast part of Iceland.

Iceland Cattle Crossing

In Iceland, there is a plethora of animal crossing signs. We found this cattle crossing sign on the Southern Coast of Iceland.

Iceland Photo Radar

Iceland is a strange place. Something like 80% of the country’s population lives in Reykjavik. Outside of Reykjavik, there’s not much else. We found this sign in the middle of nowhere – also known about 30 minutes outside of Hofn. When we encountered this sign elsewhere in Iceland, it was usually found just before a photo radar device. But not near Hofn. This sign was literally out in the middle of nowhere – it really confused us.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

At the Blue Lagoon outside of Reykjavik, Iceland, they have this sign all over the bathrooms. The idea is encourage people to take a full shower (without swimsuits) before entering the pool – paying special attention to wash the zones in red. A little funky, but I noticed some German tourists struggling with the idea of hygiene, so perhaps these signs are necessary.

A Matter of Fidelity

I found this ad in the shop at Hershey Park – called Hershey World. It’s brilliant!

Getting Lubed at Hershey

If you love lube, you’ll love Hershey…especially if it is raining. Every ticket to Hershey Park comes with a free lube job.

Leirhnjúkur, Myvatn Region, Iceland

This sign typifies much of our experience in Iceland. We’d found ourselves asking each other the question: how the hell do you pronounce this?

Krafla Volcano, Myvatn Area, Iceland

On a recent trip to Iceland, we visited the Krafla volcano, where I saw this sign. I’ve never visited a place where the ground can burn your boots right off. We stayed on the marked trails, but it was shortly thereafter that I noticed that the soles on my boots were starting to starting to come apart (a few days later they could completely disintegrate).

I took a picture of this sign because I thought it was one of those iconic images of Iceland.

Speed Humps in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

In the fjords of Eastern Iceland, lies the quaint little town of Seyðisfjörður. Once home to famous artist Dieter Roth and now the terminus of the ferries arriving from mainland Europe, Seyðisfjörður is beautiful. Near a school, we found this sign. We’ve seen signs for speed bumps before, but never a sign for dual speed humps. My wife nicknamed this sign: children running across women’s breasts. I think is appropriately named!

More Tabasco’s Fun in Reykjavik, Iceland

Just a day after finding the irony of Tabasco’s restaurant in Reykjavik – which features Mexican and Traditional Icelandic Food, I found this sign outside of it one night. This just completely makes the point I’ve saying – Mexican food and traditional Icelandic food just don’t go together. Do one or the other, but both is just weird. “Yes, I’ll take the chips and guacamole, a margarita to drink and for my main dish, I’ll have Minke Whale steak cooked medium.” No thanks, I’ll eat anywhere but here.

Tabasco's in Reykjavik, Iceland

I found this sign on the window of Tabasco’s restaurant in Reykjavik. The sign implores us to try Traditional Icelandic Food….at a Mexican bar and grill. Which of these things don’t go together. I’m all in favor of Mexican food (I eat it 4 or 5 times a week) and I thoroughly enjoyed trying traditional Icelandic food. But these things just don’t go together. I can only imagine ordering here: “Yes, I’ll take the chips and guacamole, a margarita to drink and for my main dish, I’ll have Minke Whale steak cooked medium, oh, and some skyr for dessert, but drizzle a little kahlua on it.” Bizarre.

Highway Robbery, Akureyri, Iceland

In Akureyri, Iceland, we saw this sign right near where the cruise ships dock. This is absolute highway robbery. They charge $310 for a one day taxi trip to Myvatn. That was half what our rental car cost for 8 days in Iceland. Don’t get me wrong, Myvatn is totally worth it, but there’s got to be a cheaper way for cruise ship passengers to get there.

Solheimajokull Glacier in Iceland

I found this sign at the Solheimajokull glacier in Southern Iceland. I love how people are warned not to walk on the glacier, but a group can be seen in the background.

The Sólheimajökull is part of the massive Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. It is about 5 miles long.

Coke Egypt

At the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia, I spied this interesting Coke sign from Egypt. This is a perfect example of how Coke adapts its advertising to the local environment.

Coke Pakistan

At the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, George, I spied this Coke sign from Pakistan. First, I thought it was strange that a sign from Pakistan would be in English.

Vox Clamantis in Deserto

Vox Clamantis in Deserto has been a personal motto of mine for a long, long time. Vox Clamantis in Deserto is the official motto of Dartmouth College. It is also the title of an Edward Abbey book that has been hugely influential in my life. Embrace the VOX.

I spied this on a car and was filled with love and longing.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

I love signs that are iconic of a place and location. I particularly like signs that hover over residents and signal “you are here.” This sign for Dickey’s Barbeque Pit hovers over the daily lives of the residents in Dallas, Texas. When I’m in Dallas, I LOVE seeing this sign.

Port O Johns

We were in Chicago for Thanksgiving last year and went to their annual Christ Kindl Market/Christmas Market. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed the vendors. But, the toilets from the Portable John company were a hoot – Happy Holidays from Portable John. Sometimes, there’s being too friendly. This is one of those times. You just want to urinate, not spend time reading messages from the portable toilet company.

Appalachian Trail

I like signs that are absolutely iconic. The symbol of the Appalachian Trial is one of those icons. Everyone recognizes this and what it represents. It’s terrific!

I Love Vagina

Yes, I’ll say it – I love vagina. I love vagina as much as the next guy. But I’m not going to put a bumper sticker on my car telling people how much I love munching carpet.

So, as I understand it, I Love Vagina is some kind of clothing company that’s trying to make a fast buck through an anti-establishment, post-punk, muffin-lovin’ marketing campaign.

DollyWood

Nothing says Family Values like an over-the-hill broad addicted to plastic surgery and boob jobs – Dolly Parton. Dolly was Britney Spears before Britney was Britney.

But, you can get your hoe down in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I can’t imagine ANYONE wanting to go DollyWood, yet throngs pack this place every summer.

Cooter’s Place in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg, TN is a redneck wonderland. The rest of the world evolved and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area has slide back into the dark ages. This place has that unique balance of Evangelical Christianity and hard core binge drinking bars.

In a nod to that 1970’s TV classic Dukes of Hazard (not the crappy Jessica Simpson re-make), Gatlinburg’s main street features Cooter’s Place.

Get Your Bear On

In Cherokee, North Carolina, we encountered this sign or black bear country. Get your bear on!!! Now, most people I know will protect themselves and their property.

What might be more useful is if the bear on the sign looked a little more menacing. This looks like a teddy bear.

Niagara Falls

From sheer cliffs at the Cliffs of Mohr to the unstable cliffs in La Jolla, California and from the attack apes of Gibraltar to amazing tidal waves in France, I’m a big fan of warning signs.

This sign at Niagara Falls in Canada is one of those classic ones that will join the others – danger! Don’t jump the fence because there is a big damn fast moving river and a long drop. The fence is pretty low, so there’s not much to stop somebody from jumping the fence and going over in a barrel. Then again, what idiot would want to do that anyway.