Strange rules from around the world you need to know before you travel!
Priya SrivastavaPriya Srivastava/Times Travel Editor/TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD/ Created : Nov 15, 2018, 20:38 IST
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Since the past few years, the world has witnessed a boom in the travel industry and the number of globetrotters and holidaymakers has gone up significantly. But before planning a trip to a new place, it’s always suggested to do a … Read more
Since the past few years, the world has witnessed a boom in the travel industry and the number of globetrotters and holidaymakers has gone up significantly. But before planning a trip to a new place, it’s always suggested to do a fair bit of research about the destination’s customs, traditions, and laws, so that you don’t face any problem later. The rules and laws differ from country to country, and some of them are unbelievably strange, just like Sri Lanka Buddha tattoo ban, and kissing ban in Nevada! Read less
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Since the past few years, the world has witnessed a boom in the travel industry and the number of globetrotters and holidaymakers has gone up significantly. But before planning a trip to a new place, it’s always suggested to do a fair bit of research about the destination’s customs, traditions, and laws, so that you don’t face any problem later. The rules and laws differ from country to country, and some of them are unbelievably strange, just like Sri Lanka Buddha tattoo ban, and kissing ban in Nevada!
Sri Lanka Buddha tattoo ban
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You can’t kiss in Eureka, Nevada if you have a moustache
Nevada has various strange rules that simply can’t be explained and one such rule here in Eureka is a man with beard and moustache is barred from kissing!
Feeding pigeons is not allowed in Venice
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So Venice has put a strict ban on feeding pigeons at the famous St. Marks Square. In fact, if a tourist is caught in the act, he/she will have to pay a heavy fine for that. The feeding of pigeons got banned because as per authorities, the pigeons were causing damage to the city’s marble statues and other structures by pecking.
Stepping on currency is a criminal act in Thailand
This is simply because Thai baht (currency of Thailand), features the image of Thai King who is much respected by the people here. So, if you are caught stepping on a currency note in Thailand, you might have to face criminal charges.
Durian fruit ban in public transports (Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia)
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Durian is an extremely peculiar looking fruit which smells disgusting! In fact, durian is the world’s smelliest snack, and that’s the reason why it is banned from public transports in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Despite its rotten smell, this fruit is supremely healthy and packed with iron, vitamin C, and potassium!
Can’t chew a gum in Singapore
If you are found chewing a gum in Singapore, then you’ll be considered a criminal in the country! Chewing gums are considered ill mannered until it’s not medicinal. So, until you don’t have a doctor’s prescription, you can’t have chewing gum in Singapore.
Never use curse words on Virginia Beach, US
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You’ll have to pay a heavy fine if you are heard using curse/bad/swearing words on Virginia Beach in Virginia, US. The ban was put in an effort to make it a perfect family-friendly beach.
Camouflage clothes ban in the Caribbean
A number of Caribbean countries have put a ban on people, including children, on wearing camouflage clothes. Place such as Barbados, Jamaica, St. Vincent, and St. Lucia have completely forbidden people from wearing camouflage clothing.
Don’t take codeine to Japan
Codeine is considered illegal in Japan. So if yous are taking any sort of medicine such as vicks or any painkillers containing codeine, then it can result in detention or deportation. But then again, codeine is banned in lots of other parts as well.
High heels, not in Greece
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If you are planning a Greek holiday, then don’t bother to pack your favourite pair of heels as you won’t be able to flaunt them here. Yes, the country is quite strict when it comes to protecting their ancient site and that’s the main reason why wearing heels got banned at the structures of historic importance in Greece in the year 2009.
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