Saturday 28 December, 2024

How to… get into trouble abroad

There’s a big, wide world to explore out there… and a host of laws that could get you into unexpected trouble.

TRAVELLING AND MEETING people from different cultures may be a passion of yours – but what kinds of activities should you avoid if you want to stay on the right side of the law when abroad?

There are a host of weird and wonderful laws out there – here are eight that you’re unlikely to anticipate:

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Jennifer Wade

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How to… get into trouble abroad

Kissing on railways

Dying

Wearing a mask

Taking a photo

Gathering

Taking drugs

Feeding the birds

Going commando

Falling asleep