Its easy to stand out as a tourist when you dont follow the social norms of a countrys culture.
Beyond that, there are some seemingly harmless habits that can actually get you in a bit more trouble.
Smarter Travel runs down eleven weird laws in other countries that tourists should know about.
These are laws that are actively enforced and could actually impact you.
For example:
The United Arab Emirates has laws against kissing in public.
You could be fined, and a few years ago, one couplewas actually jailed.
In Venice, Italy, you’re free to getfined for feeding pigeons.
The law was enforced in 2008, with fines starting at 50 euros.
In cities like Paris and Madrid, you could get fined for tossing out your subway ticket.
There are usually signs that warn you of this, but some travelers are still caught off guard.
Before visiting any city, youll want to research how their public transportation works.
Some of these laws are fairly well known, but a few may catch you off guard.
Check out Smarter Travels full list at the link below.
11 Weird Laws That Could Ruin Your Next Trip| Smarter Travel
