Not everything that is allowed in this country is allowed at the holiday destination. In some countries and cities there are quite curious bans.
When you finally arrive at your holiday destination, you usually want one thing: to switch off from everyday life. Nevertheless, you should definitely inform yourself about the laws and customs of the host country before leaving. Because locals are often annoyed by some typical behaviors of tourists. Of course, you can't embarrass yourself at your holiday destination, but already on the way there - for example, by jumping up on the plane immediately after landing and mutating into a "pusher". In addition, there are also offenses that can not only cause you to roll your eyes in the holiday country, but also to impose high penalties. Among other things, photos with alcoholic beverages or wearing certain clothes can cause trouble to be quite expensive.
Curious prohibitions in holiday destinations: Do not put the towel directly on the sand
The holiday booking portal Holidaycheck has summarized some of the most curious rules. According to this, there is a rather unusual ban on the popular La Pelosa beach in Sardinia: there it is not allowed to put towels directly on the sand. As a result, too much sand is allegedly taken away by the visitors. For this reason, there are straw mats on which guests can spread out their towel. Loungers are also available for hire.
Well cared for on the road: This belongs in the first-aid kit
Well cared for on the road: This belongs in the first-aid kit
Beware of camouflage clothing: fines are imminent in some holiday countries
You should be careful when choosing clothes in South Africa, Oman or the Caribbean, among others. Pieces that look like camouflage clothing – such as cargo pants, parkas or camouflage-look pieces – can not only cause rejection, but can also be considered a criminal offense. There is a threat of fines or confiscation of clothing for fear that the wearer could be mistaken for a "real" military member.
+A photo with a beer or other alcoholic beverage can be expensive in Thailand – if you post the picture on social media. (Symbolic image)
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Selfie with beer in hand? It's better not to post on social media when you're on holiday in Thailand
A photo with a cold beer or a cocktail in hand? According to Holidaycheck, this can be quite expensive in Thailand – at least if you post the picture on social media. According to Thai law, it is not only the advertising of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited, but also the display of names or trademarks of the products.
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Drinking alcohol in public: In some countries, this is strictly prohibited
In general, it is much stricter than in this country when it comes to alcohol, for example in the USA. Serving is only permitted to persons over 21 years of age. Unusual for Germans: Drinking alcohol in public is also prohibited. This regulation also exists in numerous other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Poland, Australia, Canada, the Philippines and Latvia.
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