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ZIMBABWE | Wed, 16 Nov 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [629]
Zimbabwe like a lot of African countries follows a certain set of rules. Love or hate them, these must be followed or you will find yourself in a tough situation. If you want a good holiday/adventure these are the harsh realities of how Zimbabweans ... Read more >
Tags: africa, law, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips, zimbabwe
CHINA | Wed, 12 Oct 2011 | By jaydizzle | Views [519]
In America, you never think "boy, I'm glad they have laws against driving on the sidewalk." For most of us, it would never occur to us to drive on a sidewalk, down a median, through a walking path, or any other such surface. In fact, I often ... Read more >
Tags: accident, china, law, traffic
BULGARIA | Wed, 14 Sep 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [490]
Bulgaria carries some classically
European customs in addition to a few other local ways that may surprise the
average traveller. Like many parts
of Europe, Bulgaria has many residents who smoke - they are, after all, a major
producer of tobacco.... Read more >
Tags: bulgaria, customs, europe, law, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips
SERBIA | Mon, 8 Aug 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [608]
Serbia can be a tough place to
travel at times. Decades of conflict and repression can sometimes make the
general populace wary. But when it comes to visas, having the right
documentation is of the highest importance, especially for a country constantly
watching ... Read more >
Tags: europe, law, serbia, travel-legal, travel-tips
SLOVAKIA | Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [594]
Slovakia has a few
unique laws that could get the uninformed travellers into a bit of trouble. So
pay attention.
You must carry
your passport at all times. Photocopies are not enough. Authorities can ask
travellers to show their passports ... Read more >
Tags: europe, law, slovakia, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips
SWITZERLAND | Tue, 26 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1125]
Visitors to Switzerland often find it remarkable how obedient as a
culture the Swiss are. There are rules and regulations for everything, some of
which might surprise the outsider. In each canton there are traditions and ways
of doing things, and ... Read more >
Tags: europe, law, switzerland, travel-advice, travel-legal
SAUDI ARABIA | Thu, 21 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [2700] | Comments [3]
Other than serious crimes the main concern with local laws for travellers in Saudi Arabia is
breaching Islamic codes of morality, which can be a lot stricter than you think
and what many foreign travellers may see as a non-event, may in fact get ... Read more >
Tags: crime, islam, law, middle east, saudi arabia, travel-legal, travel-tips
NORTH KOREA | Sat, 18 Jun 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [778]
The Korean war ended in 1953 and since then the Korean Peninsula has been divided by a demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the north and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in the south. While peace is maintained ... Read more >
Tags: asia, disease, law, north korea, tourism, travel-safety-tip
BHUTAN | Thu, 17 Mar 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1071]
Bhutan has a
range of laws that seem nothing short of bizarre by western standards.
It's
the only country in the world to have completely banned the sale of tobacco. If you attempt to import any for personal use it attracts a 100% tax, so
you’ll ... Read more >
Tags: asia, bhutan, law, travel-legal, travel-tips