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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
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Heading To Europe? Stay Alert To Avoid Tourist Fines At These 8 Popular Destinations
Europe Travel: Several popular tourist destinations across Europe are imposing fines on misbehaving tourists. Here's what you need to be aware of.
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UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
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"Dangerous Extremist Propaganda": How A Bald JD Vance Meme Got Tourist Banned From US
Mikkelsen said that the entire episode had been traumatic because of strip-searches, luggage ransacking, fingerprinting, blood sampling and falsified travel records. His Norwegian passport had also been mistakenly labelled as "Spanish".
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After Honeymoon Murder, Meghalaya Bans Renting Private Vehicles For Commercial Use
A public notice issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Transport dated June 13, 2025, clarified that Meghalaya has not implemented the Rent-a-Motorcycle or Rent-a-Cab schemes.
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Singapore Hotel Imposes Rs 13,000 Fine On Tourist For Eating Durian In Room
The woman was visiting Singapore with a friend when they bought durian from a roadside stall. She didn't know that she would be penalised for bringing it back to her hotel room.
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Drunk Tourist Fined 500 Euros For Diving Into Rome's Trevi Fountain
Tourists are fined every year for incidents like dipping their toes into the fountain or filling up water bottles from the landmark.
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This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
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2 US Citizens Fined For Taking Part In Religious Activities In Assam: Cops
Two US citizens were fined for allegedly taking part in religious activities in Sonitpur district of Assam while visiting India on a tourist visa, officials said on Sunday.
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Venice Set To Prohibit Large Tourist Groups, Loudspeakers
Overtourism is acknowledged as a pressing concern for Venice, one of Europe's most visited destinations. In September, the city implemented a trial for a fine of approximately 5 Euros (Rs 460) for daily visitors.
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2 Tourists, 4 Others Fined For Entering Gujarat's Gir Forest Illegally
The incident came to light around 3 weeks back, following which 3 locals were caught helping some tourists enter the reserved forest area illegally
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This Italian Town Could Fine Tourists $300 For Taking Selfies
Mayor of Portofino, Matteo Viacava, claimed that tourists were responsible for 'anarchic chaos'.
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Tourists Caught Damaging Monuments To Be Fined Rs 54 Lakh In Italy
The proposed law, which was promoted by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, would utilise these collected fines to pay for repairs and clean-up.
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Singapore Jeweller Fined For Conspiring With 5 Indian Tourists To Cheat On GST: Report
A jewellery firm director was fined SGD104,400 on Wednesday for conspiring with five Indian tourists to unlawfully obtain goods and services tax (GST) refunds that they were not entitled to.
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
-
3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
-
Heading To Europe? Stay Alert To Avoid Tourist Fines At These 8 Popular Destinations
Europe Travel: Several popular tourist destinations across Europe are imposing fines on misbehaving tourists. Here's what you need to be aware of.
-
UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
-
"Dangerous Extremist Propaganda": How A Bald JD Vance Meme Got Tourist Banned From US
Mikkelsen said that the entire episode had been traumatic because of strip-searches, luggage ransacking, fingerprinting, blood sampling and falsified travel records. His Norwegian passport had also been mistakenly labelled as "Spanish".
-
After Honeymoon Murder, Meghalaya Bans Renting Private Vehicles For Commercial Use
A public notice issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Transport dated June 13, 2025, clarified that Meghalaya has not implemented the Rent-a-Motorcycle or Rent-a-Cab schemes.
-
Singapore Hotel Imposes Rs 13,000 Fine On Tourist For Eating Durian In Room
The woman was visiting Singapore with a friend when they bought durian from a roadside stall. She didn't know that she would be penalised for bringing it back to her hotel room.
-
Drunk Tourist Fined 500 Euros For Diving Into Rome's Trevi Fountain
Tourists are fined every year for incidents like dipping their toes into the fountain or filling up water bottles from the landmark.
-
This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
-
2 US Citizens Fined For Taking Part In Religious Activities In Assam: Cops
Two US citizens were fined for allegedly taking part in religious activities in Sonitpur district of Assam while visiting India on a tourist visa, officials said on Sunday.
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Venice Set To Prohibit Large Tourist Groups, Loudspeakers
Overtourism is acknowledged as a pressing concern for Venice, one of Europe's most visited destinations. In September, the city implemented a trial for a fine of approximately 5 Euros (Rs 460) for daily visitors.
-
2 Tourists, 4 Others Fined For Entering Gujarat's Gir Forest Illegally
The incident came to light around 3 weeks back, following which 3 locals were caught helping some tourists enter the reserved forest area illegally
-
This Italian Town Could Fine Tourists $300 For Taking Selfies
Mayor of Portofino, Matteo Viacava, claimed that tourists were responsible for 'anarchic chaos'.
-
Tourists Caught Damaging Monuments To Be Fined Rs 54 Lakh In Italy
The proposed law, which was promoted by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, would utilise these collected fines to pay for repairs and clean-up.
-
Singapore Jeweller Fined For Conspiring With 5 Indian Tourists To Cheat On GST: Report
A jewellery firm director was fined SGD104,400 on Wednesday for conspiring with five Indian tourists to unlawfully obtain goods and services tax (GST) refunds that they were not entitled to.
