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When you travel, you are expected to follow the local rules. Many of these rules come from a country’s culture and history, which might seem odd or surprising to visitors. Some can even catch you off guard. Whether you think they’re funny or just unusual, these laws show that knowing local customs is as important as remembering your passport. Here are 9 of the strangest laws travellers should know before they arrive.
Chewing gum has been restricted in Singapore since 1992 to maintain clean public spaces. Bringing gum into the country (except for medical or dental purposes) can result in fines.
Greece doesn’t ban high heels everywhere, but you can’t wear them at archaeological sites like the Acropolis. This rule helps protect ancient stone structures and keeps visitors safe.
Feeding pigeons used to be popular with tourists in Venice, but the city banned it to prevent damage and keep places like Piazza San Marco clean. Many locals even say that “pigeons are disgusting and dirty.”
Drivers in Germany are expected to always stay in control, so running out of gas is seen as something you can avoid. If you stop on the Autobahn without a good reason, you could get fined. Parking on the Autobahn with an empty tank is also not allowed.
In Sri Lanka, turning your back on Buddha for a photo is seen as disrespectful. Taking selfies like this can even lead to arrest or deportation. The law says mistreating Buddhist images and artefacts is not allowed.
In some Swiss apartment buildings, quiet-hour rules mean you can’t flush the toilet late at night. It’s seen as noise pollution, which is something people in Switzerland really dislike. While it’s not an official law, many older buildings still follow this rule.
In countries like Barbados, Jamaica, and St. Lucia, civilians aren’t allowed to wear camouflage prints. This rule helps prevent people from being mistaken for military personnel.
Thai money has images of the king, so stepping on currency, even by accident, is seen as disrespectful and is against the law.
In Dubai, spitting in public, littering, or making offensive gestures can lead to heavy fines because of strict laws about cleanliness and behavior.
