“He couldn’t find the sink tap—because it wasn’t there” 🚿🤯 A tourist moved into a typical Ukrainian apartment and spent two days puzzled by the missing faucet… until he discovered a solution hiding in plain sight. What he found left millions online laughing and learning. The full story is in the article below 👇
When an Argentine tourist arrived in Ukraine and moved into a typical apartment, he didn’t expect his biggest challenge would come from… the bathroom sink.
As soon as he settled in, he noticed something strange—there was no tap on the washbasin. Confused but determined, he chose not to ask the host. Instead, he spent two full days trying to figure it out on his own, assuming there had to be a solution he was just missing.
Eventually, he cracked the code. The sink was right next to the bathtub, and as it turned out, there was a tap—it just served double duty. In many Ukrainian homes, a single faucet is installed between the bathtub and the sink, allowing it to swivel between the two. Once he figured this out, he was both relieved and amused.
Taking it in stride, the tourist recorded a short video explaining the setup, hoping to save future visitors the same puzzling experience. In the clip, he shows exactly how the shared tap works and offers it as a travel tip for anyone planning a trip to Ukraine.
The video quickly caught fire online, gaining hundreds of thousands of views. Viewers from across the globe chimed in—some shocked, some entertained, and others confirming this system is perfectly normal in many Eastern European households.
While the design might seem unusual to foreigners, it’s actually quite practical: it saves space, cuts costs, and simplifies plumbing. And for those unfamiliar, it turns everyday handwashing into a little mystery to solve.
Have you ever come across a local quirk while traveling that completely stumped you? Share your experience in the comments!
