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8 of the strangest laws travellers should know

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In Italy, men shouldn’t wear skirts in public

Travellers, take heed. If you get happen to get invited to a Scottish wedding in Italy, you might want to think twice about donning that kilt.

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In Croatia, don’t snore in public

Should you be tempted to catch some z’s on a park bench in Croatia (which is also illegal and may get you fined, by the way), just make sure you don’t saw logs.

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Don’t kiss adieu on a train platform in France

France may be the cliché country for romance, but if you attempt some PDA on a train platform in Paris (or any place else in the country), it’s technically interdit.

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In Germany, don’t recycle outside designated hours

Germans are rabid recyclers. Just don’t think about banging around and making noise, tossing bottles into recycling bins after designated hours.

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In Switzerland, don’t vacuum on Sunday

Switzerland is another country that takes Sunday, the day of rest, very seriously. And activities that could disturb your neighbours on their day off is strictly verboten.

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In South Australia, don’t crash a wedding (or funeral)

Attending a wedding abroad is one of the most fun ways to immerse yourself in a new culture. But potential wedding crashers should take notice that, in South Australia, such indecency is actually illegal.

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In Greece, don’t wear stilettos at the Acropolis

Fashion bloggers and their ilk who are prone to donning high heels in the most inappropriate places might want to think twice when visiting the ancient ruins of Greece.

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In Singapore, don’t chew gum

You’ll want to break your gum-chewing habit before landing in Singapore, one of the cleanest cities in the world.