England to World: We’re Funny!

Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 06.25.08 | 12:22 PM ET

It’s true. Even the country’s latest motto is funny (“No Motto Please, We’re British.”). So it makes sense the country is turning to its most comedic citizens and “funny spots” to promote travel.

Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.

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