Molvania

Molvania is a mock travel guide to a country that does not exist, located somewhere in Eastern Europe. Its pages cover where to stay, what to eat, and which fictional landmarks are worth a visit, all delivered with a deadpan comic streak that treats the invented nation as a real destination.

The jokes come from the guide's confident tone. Each entry on lodging, restaurants and sightseeing is written as if the place were a genuine holiday option, so the absurdity builds with every page.

The author, Santo Cilauro, is an Australian comedian and writer, and the book suits readers who enjoy satire, parody and tongue-in-cheek armchair travel.