Every country has its rules and as silly as they might seem, stranger arrests have happened.
Some of these hot travel destinations are not all fun and games. Here are 15 ridiculous laws that can get you arrested when you travel abroad.
We're here to give you a heads up as many of these laws might seem funny but they are as real as they get.
In Nairobi, Kenya, spitting or blowing your nose on any footpath in public is illegal, except with a suitable cloth or tissue. It is also against the law to pick your nose in public.
In Ukraine, smoking or drinking in a public place is illegal. Public transport, bus stops, parks, government establishments, etc. count as public places so be careful.
In 1992, chewing gum was banned, hence the selling of gum also became illegal in Singapore. Defaulters can pay up to $100,000 in fines or face up to 2 years in jail time. The only exceptions to the rule are those chewing dental, therapeutic, or nicotine gums, bought from authorized medical personnel.
Jaywalking, the act of crossing the road when the traffic light says you can't is a criminal offense in America. So have your $1 ready if you plan on jaywalking.
Doesn't matter if you are a crazy rich Asian, using someone else's wifi is considered hacking in Singapore, which can attract from $10,000 to three years of jail.
6. Having sex outside marriage
In many parts of the United Arab Emirates, tourists have been arrested and charged with sex outside marriage. Travel advice for the UAE countries in question states "it's against the law to live together or to share the same hotel room, with someone of the opposite sex to whom you aren't married or closely related", and anyone found guilty of doing so runs the risk of prosecution, imprisonment and/or a fine, and deportation.
Here comes the fun police... but the other way round! It is absolutely against the law in Milan, Italy, to be found not smiling. It is a very ancient law that stuck and was never overturned. The only people exempt from this law are people at funerals and people in hospitals.
Traveling to Australia anytime soon? Popular tourist locations such as Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales, could dish out jail time up to six months for swearing and offensive language and you will be tried without a jury.
Also, in the United Arab Emirates, making rude gestures offline and online could result in offenders being jailed or deported.
Thailand is the hottest travel destination for 2018. However, it is illegal to purchase alcohol in the country between midnight to 11 am and between 2 pm and 5 pm. Outside those times, you can carry on drinking as usual.
Did you know flushing the toilet after 10 pm is considered noise pollution in Switzerland? Well, now you do.
This is one of the many things not to do in Morocco. Religion influences culture, especially in Islamic countries. In such countries, stick to the cultural and religious norms by dressing fairly conservative. However, in Spanish regions such as Barcelona, it is outlawed for tourists to walk around the streets in bikinis.
This is a common rule, in many parts of Africa for example. However, in Barbados and many parts of the Caribbean, wearing camouflage colors is seen as a dangerous crime to help prevent the impersonation of military personnel.
Vaping is the trendy inhaling and exhaling of vapor from an e-cigarette. Not sure why it is not allowed in Thailand, but it is very advisable not to carry any form of vapouriser into the country as they can either be confiscated or you can get fined or prison time up to 10 years.
In certain areas, respect for religion is taken very seriously. In Buddhist areas such as Sri Lanka, mistreatment of Buddhist images and artifacts is seriously frowned upon. So, having a tattoo of Buddha or related might get you a range of penalties, from the refusal of entry to deportation.
In some countries such as Honolulu, and Hawaii, singing karaoke in the wee hours, or even after sunset is not allowed.