Every country has its own culture, language, rules, laws and regulations. But as an outsider, it’s not necessary that travellers know each of these laws. It is because some are unusual enough to believe that they exist. Some of these weird travel laws have caught tourists completely off guard and landed them in trouble as well. For example, what looked like an innocent selfie or a casual snack can sometimes lead to hefty fines, deportation, or worse. While many of these sound bizarre, they exist to protect heritage, public safety, wildlife, or local culture.
A look at eight of such world’s strangest travel laws—along with real incidents that show why travellers should always read up before they fly.
