Milan Banned Selfie Sticks. 14 Other Bizarre Bans From Across the World

The world is a strange place, no doubt. On your travels, you may be in for a surprise to find out what may be “normal” in your home country, may not be the case in a foreign land. Here’s a list of quirky stuff banned across the world—remembering these may save you from landing up in trouble.

Chewing Gum in Singapore

Tempted to blow a bubble with your chewing gum in Singapore? Well, make sure you’re indoors because chewing gum in public is banned.

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Farting in Florida

Pass on those beans for dinner in Florida because if you pass gas in public after 6 p.m. on Thursdays, you could be cited for being a public nuisance.

Jogging in Burundi

Trying to stay fit in Burundi may be a challenge especially if you like to jog. Jogging was banned over the fear that people use it as a cover to plan subversive activities.

Smoking in Bhutan

“The happiest place on earth”, Bhutan, believes in clean healthy living. The world’s first nonsmoking-country has a blanket ban on selling and consuming tobacco.

High Heels at Historical Sites in Greece

Ditch your high heels for comfortable sneakers in Greece when visiting historic sites. They’re banned because they can cause damage. 

Lifting Your Feet off Bicycle Pedals in Mexico

Don’t hesitate to put your pedal to the metal while bicycling in Mexico. However, make sure you don’t lift your feet off the pedals because that’s breaking the law.

Flushing in an Apartment after 10 p.m. in Switzerland

Get your business in the bathroom done before 10 p.m. in Switzerland because flushing in an apartment after 10 p.m. is considered noise pollution and could get you in trouble.

Blue Jeans in North Korea

That North Korea and the US are at loggerheads is no secret. What may come as a surprise is that blue jeans, yes the original colour of denim, is banned in North Korea because it’s too American!

Gambling in Monaco

Rich and famous high rollers from across the world come to Monaco to try their luck. Foreigners keep all the casinos in business because local residents are forbidden from gambling here.

Playing Scrabble in Romania

If you love Scrabble, don’t think about visiting Romania. The much-loved board game is banned here for being “overly intellectual”.

Feeding Pigeons in Venice

The popular St. Mark’s Square with its pigeons is a big tourist draw. While it’s tempting to feed these featured fowl, you could be fined heavily for ignoring the pigeon-feeding ban.

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Running out of Fuel in Germany

If you hire a car in Germany and plan to drive on the Autobahn, make sure you have a full tank of gas because it’s illegal to run out of fuel on it.

Driving in Flip-Flops in Spain

When getting behind the wheel in Spain, put those flip-flops away because driving with them on is a criminal offence.

Stepping on Currency Notes in Thailand

If you drop money in Thailand, make sure not to step on it. Currency notes have a picture of the now deceased King of Thailand, and insulting him in any way is a criminal act. 

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