Italy is a popular tourist destination. However, not everyone knows that, for example, on the island of Capri, you can not wear shoes which are "noisy". Once two tourists were even arrested for slapping too loudly in their flip-flops. However, in the city of Eboli, kisses are prohibited in moving transportation vehicles. For this you can get a hefty fine of 500 euros!
In Singapore, chewing gum is strictly prohibited. Here it can not be bought or sold. Moreover, anyone who throws gum on the street, will face a fine of $500.
Ladies wearing heels will not be allowed into the Acropolis in Athens. The fact is that such shoes harm the soil and cause destruction of the historical territory. In Barbados, ordinary town residents can not wear camouflage clothing. Such a uniform can be seen only on representatives of the Armed Forces of the State or the Organization for Combating Drug Trafficking.
Germany is known for its high-speed highways. Thus when renting a car in this country, you need to remember the following: on autobahns it is strictly prohibited to stop, including those cases when you pull the car over due to lack of gasoline. Everyone who has not taken care to fill the fuel tank beforehand can be fined for posing a hazard to other vehicles.
If you spontaneously decide to go on a trip to North Korea, the number of "local" prohibitions can be quite surprising. Among the most common – the law forbidding to wear blue jeans. Tourists are also not allowed to use domestic currency in Pyongyang and visit stores.
In the province of Alberta, Canada, you can not shout in public places, and in the city of Taber for loud cursing in public you will be liable for a fine of 150 dollars.
In Malaysia, refrain from wearing anything yellow. The law banning yellow clothes was enacted in 2011 as an association with protests against government policy.
Traveling around Saudi Arabia, remember that it is better not to listen to music in public places, including music stores. Music here is not even taught in schools and universities.
Back in the 1980s, Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu formally banned the Scrabble board game, calling it "excessively highbrow" and leveling it to destructive evil. Surprisingly, this prohibition has been in effect till present day.
In the world there are still a lot of strange rules and prohibitions. Nevertheless, this is absolutely no reason to refuse traveling. Be sure to read about the laws in the country where you are going, especially if you decide to explore a new direction. Have a great time traveling!