Weird foreign laws that you should beware of

As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as Romans do. But in the case of tourists, I think a modified version would be more appropriate: when in Rome, don’t do anything that Romans themselves don’t do. Delays, small accidents and unfortunate accommodation choices are not the only things that can potentially ruin your vacation.

Some of these laws are so obscure that sometimes not even the locals are aware of it, but in any case, better safe than sorry, especially if you don’t know how to say sorry in the language of the country you are visiting. …