Passport Perils: Quirky Rules Around The World

1. What’s the sticky rule about chewing gum in Singapore?

Chewing gum is banned everywhereOnly mint gum is bannedThe ban ended years agoSale is banned, except for certain medical gum

2. In Venice’s St. Mark’s Square, what’s off-limits for tourists?

Singing loudlyFeeding pigeonsFlying kitesThrowing coins

3. Why might you be fined on Rome’s Spanish Steps?

Taking too many photosWearing shortsSitting on themRunning up and down

4. What changed in Japan’s nightlife law in 2015?

Karaoke was banned after 10 pm.After-midnight club dancing became legalBars had to close at 11 pm.Street food stalls were outlawed

5. Near rivers in northern Australia, signs warn you to…

Beware of snakesAvoid noisy splashingLook out for sharksWatch for crocodiles

6. At Greece’s ancient ruins like the Acropolis, what’s banned?

SunglassesHigh heelsBaseball capsBackpacks

7. What common item can’t you bring into Kenya?

Gum wrappersSoda bottlesNewspapersPlastic carrier bags

8. Why do people in Churchill, Canada, leave their car doors unlocked?

To prevent frost damageTo help hitchhikersFor polar bear emergenciesFor easier rescues in blizzards

9. In many Samoan villages, what’s expected during the evening “Sa”?

Return home before darkVisit the local chiefStop and stay quiet for prayersSing the national anthem

10. What happens if you bring alcohol into the Maldives as a tourist?

Only beer is permittedOne bottle is allowedYou must pay a duty taxIt’s confiscated at the airport

11. On Germany’s Autobahn, what odd offense can get you fined?

Driving too slowlyRunning out of fuelEating while drivingPlaying loud music

12. What’s the rule about shirtless strolling in Barcelona’s city center?

Allowed only on weekendsFined if away from the beachPermitted in the Gothic QuarterNo rules at all

13. In Thailand, why should you avoid stepping on money?

It lowers the note’s valueIt brings bad luckIt’s treated as litteringIt shows disrespect to the King’s image

14. Which quirky rule applies to tobacco in Bhutan?

Smoking is legal only outdoorsChewing tobacco is taxed at 100%Tobacco is free for monks onlySelling tobacco is banned; imports tightly controlled

15. What’s the most common fine tourists get on Singapore’s MRT?

Playing loud musicCarrying duriansSmokingEating or drinking on trains or stations