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Activities
Things you do rather than carry — driving rules, photography limits, public-behavior laws, dress codes, and other local restrictions. Plenty of these catch visitors off guard because they're cultural or religious rather than obvious.
Compare activities laws across 198 countries. See what's legal, restricted, or illegal before you travel.
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| Country | Driving with alcohol | Topless sunbathing | Public displays of affection | Photography of military/government | Photography of military | Public drunkenness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | — | — | Can be prosecuted | — | — | — |
| Afghanistan | — | — | Illegal | Espionage charges possible | — | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0.08% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Albania | 0.05% limit | Tolerated on resort beaches | — | — | Restricted | Discouraged |
| Armenia | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Angola | 0.06% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Argentina | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Austria | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Azerbaijan | — | Illegal | — | — | — | Discouraged |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.03% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Barbados | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Bangladesh | — | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Belgium | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Burkina Faso | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Espionage risk | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain | — | Illegal | — | — | Illegal | Detention + deportation |
| Burundi | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Benin | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Brunei | — | Illegal | Conservative norms | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | 0.07% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bahamas | 0.08% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bhutan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Botswana | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Belarus | — | — | — | — | — | Detention possible |
| Belize | 0.08% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DR Congo | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Espionage risk | — | — |
| Central African Republic | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Espionage risk | — | — |
| Republic of the Congo | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | 0.08% limit | — | — | Espionage risk | — | — |
| China | — | Illegal | — | Espionage charges possible | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | 0.05% (over 0.075% = jail) | Tolerated | — | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — | Detention risk | — | Discouraged |
| Cabo Verde | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Cyprus | 0.05% (0.02% new) | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Czech Republic | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Djibouti | Discouraged | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Denmark | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dominica | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | Tourist target risk |
| Algeria | — | Illegal | — | Illegal | — | Detention possible |
| Ecuador | 0.03% (strict) | Resort beaches OK | — | — | — | — |
| Estonia | 0.0% (new); 0.02% generally | — | — | — | — | — |
| Egypt | — | — | Islamic law | — | — | — |
| Eritrea | Discouraged | — | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Spain | — | Designated beaches only | — | — | — | — |
| Ethiopia | — | Illegal | Discouraged | Restricted | — | — |
| Finland | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fiji | 0.05% limit | Off-resort illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Micronesia (Federated States) | State-level rules | — | — | — | — | — |
| France | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabon | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Grenada | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Georgia | 0.03% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Ghana | — | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Gambia | 0.08% limit | Illegal | Discouraged | Restricted | — | — |
| Guinea | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | Discouraged | — | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guatemala | — | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | Tourist target risk |
| Guinea-Bissau | 0.08% limit | — | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Guyana | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Hong Kong | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Honduras | 0.07% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Croatia | 0.05% (0.0% for new drivers) | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Haiti | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Hungary | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Indonesia | — | — | In conservative areas | — | — | — |
| Ireland | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Israel | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | Can be prosecuted | — | — | — |
| Iraq | — | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Iran | — | — | Illegal | Espionage charges possible | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Italy | — | Municipal fines | — | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | 0.035% limit (strict) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan | — | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | Discouraged |
| Japan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kenya | — | — | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — | Illegal | — | — | — | Fines possible |
| Cambodia | — | Illegal in public | — | — | — | — |
| Kiribati | Discouraged | Discouraged outside resort | — | — | — | — |
| Comoros | Discouraged | Illegal | Discouraged | — | Restricted | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| North Korea | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kuwait | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Kazakhstan | 0.0% limit | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Laos | — | Illegal | — | — | Illegal | — |
| Lebanon | — | — | Generally OK in cities | — | — | — |
| Saint Lucia | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Liechtenstein | 0.08% limit (older standard) | — | — | — | — | Discouraged |
| Sri Lanka | — | Illegal | — | — | Illegal | — |
| Liberia | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Lesotho | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Lithuania | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luxembourg | 0.05% limit (0.02% new drivers) | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Latvia | 0.05% (0.0% for first 2 years) | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Libya | — | Illegal | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | Conservative society | — | — | — |
| Monaco | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Moldova | 0.0% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Montenegro | 0.03% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Madagascar | 0.08% limit | — | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Marshall Islands | Limit varies | — | — | — | — | — |
| North Macedonia | 0.05% limit (0.0% pros / new) | — | — | — | Restricted | Fines |
| Mali | Discouraged | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Myanmar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mongolia | — | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Macau | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauritania | Discouraged | Illegal | Discouraged | — | Espionage risk | — |
| Malta | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauritius | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Maldives | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malawi | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Mexico | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | Conservative areas | — | — | — |
| Mozambique | 0.06% limit | Illegal off-resort | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Namibia | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Niger | Discouraged | — | Discouraged | Severe risk | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | Illegal | — | Espionage risk | — | — |
| Nicaragua | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nepal | — | — | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Nauru | Limit varies | Discouraged | — | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oman | — | Illegal | Illegal | — | Illegal | — |
| Panama | 0.08% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Papua New Guinea | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Philippines | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pakistan | — | — | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Poland | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Palestine | — | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Palau | Limit varies | Illegal off-resort | — | — | — | — |
| Paraguay | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Qatar | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Romania | 0.0% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Serbia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Russia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rwanda | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Solomon Islands | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Seychelles | 0.08% limit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sudan | — | Illegal | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Sweden | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Slovenia | 0.05% limit (0.0% for pros/new) | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Slovakia | — | — | — | — | — | Fines possible |
| Sierra Leone | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| San Marino | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Senegal | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Somalia | — | Illegal | Illegal | — | — | — |
| Suriname | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| South Sudan | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Severe risk | — | — |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 0.05% limit | — | — | — | Restricted | — |
| El Salvador | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Syria | — | Illegal | Discouraged | — | — | — |
| Eswatini | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Chad | Discouraged | Illegal | — | Severe risk | — | — |
| Togo | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | Restricted | — | — |
| Thailand | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Tajikistan | — | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Timor-Leste | 0.05% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Turkmenistan | — | — | Frowned upon | — | — | — |
| Tunisia | — | Illegal | — | — | — | Discouraged |
| Tonga | 0.05% limit | Illegal even on resort beaches | — | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — | — | Security offense | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Tuvalu | Discouraged | Illegal off-resort | — | — | — | — |
| Taiwan | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Ukraine | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uganda | 0.08% limit | — | — | Restricted | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uruguay | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | Resort beaches OK | — | — | — | — |
| Uzbekistan | 0.0% limit | — | — | — | — | Fines |
| Vatican City | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
| Venezuela | 0.08% limit | — | — | Detention risk | — | — |
| Vietnam | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vanuatu | 0.05% limit | Illegal off-resort | — | — | — | — |
| Samoa | 0.08% limit | Illegal off-resort | — | — | — | — |
| Yemen | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — |
| South Africa | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zambia | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | Restricted | — |
| Zimbabwe | 0.08% limit | Illegal | — | — | — | — |
Andorra
- Tax-free shopping (limits on re-entry to EU)EU customs allowances apply
- SkiingMajor industry
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
- Unmarried couples in hotelsLegal (since 2020)
- Public displays of affectionCan be prosecuted
- Swearing/middle fingerJail + 250,000 AED
- Drunk in publicJail
- Dancing in publicNeed permit
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned (any stakes; haram under federal law)
- FundraisingNeed permit
- Taking photos of peopleNeed permission
Afghanistan
- Women without hijabRequired in public
- Women traveling without male guardianMahram required for many activities
- Photography of womenForbidden without permission
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
- Music in publicRestricted under Taliban
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
Antigua and Barbuda
- Camouflage clothingRestricted to military
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
Albania
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingTolerated on resort beaches
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
Armenia
- Driving with alcohol0.0% (zero tolerance)
- Photography of military/borderRestricted
- Visiting border zones (AZ)Closed
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned (since 2022)
Angola
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.06% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting Cabinda exclaveDifferent security
Argentina
- Tango dancingNational heritage
- Street photographyGenerally allowed
- Public drinkingSome restrictions
- ProtestsConstitutional right
Austria
- Ski equipmentWinter essential
- Classical musicCultural heritage
- Public drinkingBeer gardens
- Mountain climbingPopular sport
Australia
- Not declaring food$420-$5,500 fine
- Feeding wildlife$2,200 fine
- Not voting$20 fine (citizens)
- Not wearing bike helmet$319 fine
- Drinking on beachMany banned
- Smoking with kids in car$250+ fine
Azerbaijan
- Photography of military/border zonesRestricted
- Visiting Nagorno-Karabakh from ArmeniaBanned under Azerbaijani law
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Hiking off-trail in rural areasMine risk
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Barbados
- Camouflage clothingRestricted to military
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Bangladesh
- Public drinkingMostly illegal
- Photography of bridges/infrastructureRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Belgium
- Beer tastingCultural heritage
- Street photographyLegal
- Public drinkingGenerally allowed
- CyclingExcellent infrastructure
Burkina Faso
- Photography of militaryEspionage risk
- Visiting north / east insurgent zonesSevere danger
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Bulgaria
- CorruptionCriminal offense
Bahrain
- Public drunkennessDetention + deportation
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Photography of womenWithout permission illegal
- Photography of militaryIllegal
Burundi
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Jogging in groups (banned 2014)Anti-protest measure still cited
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Benin
- Photography of military/govtRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Vodun ceremonies (Vodun Day Jan 10)Cultural celebration
Brunei
- Public displays of affectionConservative norms
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Photography of Sultan / royal family in disrespectful contextLèse-majesté style law
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned (Sharia)
- Eating publicly during RamadanFine for non-fasters in public
Bolivia
- Driving with alcohol0.07% limit
- Photography of police/militaryRestricted
- Coca chewing in publicCommon — cultural
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Brazil
- Carnival participationCultural celebration
- Favela tourismGuided only
- Beach activitiesNational pastime
- Football/SoccerNational obsession
Bahamas
- Casino gambling (Bahamians)Citizens cannot enter casinos
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Conch fishing without permitRestricted
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Bhutan
- Smoking in publicHeavily restricted
- Photography of dzongs (interior)Restricted
- Hunting/trekking without permitIllegal
- Religious site dress codeModesty required
Botswana
- Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Belarus
- Political demonstrationsDetention; up to years prison
- Photography of government/militaryRestricted
- White-red-white opposition flagBanned as 'extremist symbol'
- Public drunkennessDetention possible
Belize
- Maya site climbing on certain pyramidsRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Reef-damaging sunscreenBanned in Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
Canada
- Cannabis at ANY borderFederal crime
- Cannabis + drivingDUI laws apply
- Drinking in publicMostly illegal
- TippingExpected 15-20%
- JaywalkingVaries by city
DR Congo
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
- Visiting eastern provinces (Kivu, Ituri)Severe danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Central African Republic
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
- Visiting interior conflict zonesSevere danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Republic of the Congo
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Pool / Brazzaville securityVerify advisories
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Switzerland
- HikingNational pastime
- Banking secrecyReduced privacy
- Sunday activitiesNoise restrictions
- RecyclingMandatory
Côte d'Ivoire
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting northern border zonesInsurgency-spillover risk
Chile
- Hiking in national parksPopular activity
- Street photographyGenerally allowed
- Public drinkingIllegal
- Smoking in publicHeavily restricted
Cameroon
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
- Visiting NW/SW Anglophone regionsRestricted; armed conflict
- Visiting Far North (Boko Haram zone)Severe danger
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
China
- Criticizing CCP/leadership in publicDetention/deportation possible
- Religious proselytizingIllegal
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
- Tibet/Xinjiang independent travelSpecial permits required
- Indoor smoking in public venuesBanned in major cities
- TippingNot customary
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Colombia
- Salsa dancingCultural heritage
- Street photographyAvoid conflict areas
- Public drinkingSome restrictions
- HitchhikingSafety concerns
Costa Rica
- Driving with alcohol0.05% (over 0.075% = jail)
- Wildlife disturbanceSevere fines
- Topless sunbathingTolerated
- National park drone useBanned
Cuba
- Photography of military/governmentDetention risk
- Anti-government speechDetention possible
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
- Drone useCustoms may seize
Cabo Verde
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Wildlife harassment (turtles)Heavy fines
Cyprus
- Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.02% new)
- Crossing UN buffer zoneRestricted
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Czech Republic
- Beer consumptionWorld's highest per capita
- Castle visitsUNESCO sites
- Public drinkingGenerally allowed
- NudismAccepted in designated areas
Germany
- Nazi symbols/salute5 years prison
- Holocaust denial5 years prison
- Insulting someone€600-1000 fine
- Quiet hours (10pm-6am)Enforced by law
- Sunday noiseDrilling, mowing banned
- Washing car SundayOften illegal
- Drinking in publicLegal
- Jaywalking€5-10 fine
Djibouti
- Photography of military bases (US/FR/JP/CN)Severe restrictions
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Denmark
- CyclingExcellent infrastructure
- Hygge lifestyleCultural concept
- Public drinkingGenerally allowed
- Nude beachesAccepted
Dominica
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Hiking national parksPermits at trailheads
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Dominican Republic
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Photography of police/militaryDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public drunkennessTourist target risk
Algeria
- Photography of military/governmentIllegal
- Public drunkennessDetention possible
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting Sahara bordersRestricted
Ecuador
- Driving with alcohol0.03% (strict)
- Galápagos plant/animal disturbanceHeavy fines
- Topless sunbathingResort beaches OK
- Photography of policeDiscretion
Estonia
- Driving with alcohol0.0% (new); 0.02% generally
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
- Forest foragingGenerally legal
- Photography of borderRestricted (Russia border)
Egypt
- Photography near militaryEspionage charges
- Public displays of affectionIslamic law
- Drinking in publicIllegal
- Unmarried couplesConservative areas
Eritrea
- Photography of government / military / public buildingsDetention possible
- Travel beyond Asmara without permitInternal travel permit required
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Spain
- Topless sunbathingDesignated beaches only
- Drinking in publicVaries by municipality
- BalconingIllegal + dangerous
- Noise complaints€300-600 fine
- Not picking up dog waste€300 fine
Ethiopia
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Visiting Tigray/conflict areasRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Finland
- SaunaSerious cultural tradition
- Wild campingRight to roam
- Berry pickingTraditional right
- Ice hockeyNational sport
Fiji
- Village visit without sevusevuCultural offense
- Topless sunbathingOff-resort illegal
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Same-sex relations (consenting adults)Decriminalized 2010 (Crimes Decree)
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
Micronesia (Federated States)
- Yap traditional clothing rules in villagesTopless tradition; visitor modesty preferred
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
- Driving with alcoholState-level rules
France
- Face coverings€150 fine (burqa/niqab)
- Drinking in publicVaries by commune
- Public urination€68 fine
- Noise after 22hCan be fined
- Smoking in cars with minors€68 fine
Gabon
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting national parks (gorilla / forest elephant)Permits required
Grenada
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Georgia
- Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
- Crossing into Abkhazia/S. Ossetia from RussiaCriminal under Georgian law
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Visiting border zones (RU)Caution
Ghana
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Public displays of affection (same-sex)Criminalized
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Cultural site dress codeModesty required
Gambia
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Guinea
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Anti-government protestHeavily restricted post-coup
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Equatorial Guinea
- Photography of presidential palace / governmentSevere risk
- Anti-government discussionDetention possible
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Greece
- Beach photographyAvoid military areas
- Collecting artifacts20 years prison
- NudismDesignated beaches only
- Drinking and drivingStrict enforcement
Guatemala
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Antiquities purchase from vendorsOften illegal exports
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public drunkennessTourist target risk
Guinea-Bissau
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathing (Bijagós resorts)Tolerated
- Visiting interiorLimited infrastructure
Guyana
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Hong Kong
- National-security-related speechNSL — vague, broad enforcement
- Pro-democracy protest organizationSubversion possible
- Vaping in publicPersonal use allowed; sale banned
- Public smoking outside designated areasHK$1,500 fine
- Tipping10% service charge often included
- Photography of policeUse discretion since 2020
Honduras
- Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
- Driving with alcohol0.07% limit
- Visiting border zones (gangs)High risk
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Croatia
- Public drunkennessFines
- Naturism (designated)Legal at FKK beaches
- Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.0% for new drivers)
- Beach pebble/shell removalRestricted export
Haiti
- Photography of police/governmentUse discretion
- Visiting Port-au-Prince gang-controlled neighborhoodsHigh kidnapping risk
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Hungary
- Thermal bathsCultural tradition
- Street photographyLegal
- Public drinkingSome restrictions
- Political demonstrationsLegal
Indonesia
- Public displays of affectionIn conservative areas
- Drinking in publicIllegal
- GamblingIllegal
- Unmarried couples sharing roomSome areas
Ireland
- Pub cultureNational institution
- Street photographyLegal
- Public drinkingSome restrictions
- Traditional musicEncouraged
Israel
- Photography near militarySecurity risk
- Religious observanceSabbath respected
- Beach activitiesMediterranean coast
- Checkpoint cooperationMandatory
India
- Public displays of affectionCan be prosecuted
- Drinking in publicMostly illegal
- Smoking in publicBanned many places
- LitteringFines vary by state
- Plastic bagsBanned many states
- Loud music after 10pmCan be fined
Iraq
- Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
- Visiting disputed/conflict zonesRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Iran
- Women not wearing hijabMorality police enforcement
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage charges possible
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram)
- Eating publicly during RamadanFine or detention
Iceland
- Wild campingGenerally allowed
- Hot spring bathingNational activity
- Off-road drivingStrictly prohibited
- PhotographyStunning landscapes
Italy
- Swimming in fountains€450 fine (Rome)
- Sitting on Spanish Steps€400 fine (Rome)
- Eating near monuments€500 fine (Florence)
- Venice day-trip tax€5 fee (peak days)
- Topless sunbathingMunicipal fines
Jamaica
- Driving with alcohol0.035% limit (strict)
- Public displays of affection (same-sex)Discouraged; risk
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
- Photography of policeDiscretion
Jordan
- Photography of military/borderEspionage risk
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Japan
- Drinking in publicLegal everywhere
- Eating while walkingFrowned upon
- TippingConsidered rude
- Tattoos at onsenUsually banned
- Smoking on streetDesignated areas only
- Loud on trainVery rude
- Blowing nose in publicConsidered gross
Kenya
- Photography of police/militaryRestricted
- Wildlife harassmentSevere penalties
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathing (most beaches)Illegal
Kyrgyzstan
- Photography of military/borderRestricted
- Trekking near Tajik borderTensions; check current advisories
- Public drunkennessFines possible
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Cambodia
- Buddha image disrespectArrest possible
- Photography of govt buildingsDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal in public
- Gambling (Cambodian nationals)Banned outside licensed casinos; casinos foreigners-only
- TippingAppreciated, not expected
Kiribati
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingDiscouraged outside resort
- Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
Comoros
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
North Korea
- Photography without permissionDetention possible
- Wandering off tour routeDetention possible
- Speaking to ordinary citizensRestricted
- Disrespecting Kim portraits / statuesSevere consequences
- Folding newspapers with leader's imageTreated as desecration
South Korea
- Drinking in publicGenerally allowed
- JaywalkingEnforced
- Public transportationExcellent system
- Street photographyAsk permission
Kuwait
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Photography of womenIllegal
- Drinking in publicNo alcohol allowed
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram; any stakes)
- Traditional dhow sailingCultural heritage
Kazakhstan
- Photography of government/militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
- Visiting Baikonur CosmodromePermit only
- Public drunkennessFines
Laos
- Buddha image disrespectArrest possible
- Cohabitation by foreignersForeigner+local without marriage permit illegal
- Photography of militaryIllegal
- Card games for money in publicTreated as gambling (illegal outside SEZ casinos)
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Lebanon
- Photography of military/checkpointsRestricted
- Public displays of affectionGenerally OK in cities
- Topless sunbathing (private resorts)Allowed
- Sectarian provocationRisk in mixed areas
Saint Lucia
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
Liechtenstein
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit (older standard)
- HikingMajor activity
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Sri Lanka
- Buddha-image tattoos visibleDeportation possible
- Photography with back to Buddha imagesCultural offense + arrest
- Photography of militaryIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Liberia
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting border zonesVerify advisories
Lesotho
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting royal palace areaPhotography restrictions
Lithuania
- Soviet symbolsBanned
Luxembourg
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.02% new drivers)
- Public transportFree since 2020
- Public drunkennessFines
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Latvia
- Driving with alcohol0.05% (0.0% for first 2 years)
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
- Photography of border (Russia, Belarus)Restricted
- Public drunkennessFines
Libya
- Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
- Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Morocco
- Photography of peopleAsk permission
- Public displays of affectionConservative society
- Drinking in publicIllegal
- Bargaining in souksExpected
Monaco
- Casino entry (citizens)Monegasque nationals cannot enter Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Photography of palaceRestricted at certain times
- Public drunkennessFines
Moldova
- Crossing into TransnistriaDifferent practical rules; passport needed
- Photography of military/borderRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Montenegro
- Driving with alcohol0.03% limit
- Wild camping in national parksRestricted
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Smoking in restaurantsRestrictions vary
Madagascar
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
- Visiting national parksPermits required
Marshall Islands
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Visiting Bikini / Enewetak atollsRestricted; radiation concerns
- Reef-damaging activitiesHeavy fines
- Driving with alcoholLimit varies
North Macedonia
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.0% pros / new)
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Public drunkennessFines
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Mali
- Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
- Visiting north / center conflict zonesSevere danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Myanmar
- Buddha image disrespect (incl. tattoos)Deportation/arrest
- Photography of military/policeIllegal
- Visiting conflict zones (Rakhine, Shan)Restricted/dangerous
- Foot pointing at imagesCultural offense
Mongolia
- Pointing feet at peopleCultural offense
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Touching someone's headCultural offense
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Macau
- Casino gambling (foreigners)Legal — main industry
- Photography of casino tablesProhibited; casinos enforce strictly
- Public smoking outside designated areasMOP$1,500 fine (since 2018)
- Vaping in publicSame restrictions as smoking
- TippingService charge often added; small tips OK
- Public protest on mainland topicsIncreasingly restricted
Mauritania
- Photography of militaryEspionage risk
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Malta
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Beach pebble/shell removalRestricted
- Bird huntingHeavily regulated
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Mauritius
- Reef-damaging sunscreenDiscouraged
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
Maldives
- Public displays of affection (local islands)Discouraged/illegal
- Topless sunbathing (local islands)Illegal
- Wearing bikinis off-resortIllegal
- Religious materials (non-Islamic)Restricted import
Malawi
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Lake Malawi swimming (schistosomiasis)Health advisory
Mexico
- Drinking in publicIllegal
- JaywalkingEnforced in cities
- Uber/RideshareLegal
- Street photographyLegal
Malaysia
- Public displays of affectionConservative areas
- Drinking in publicRestricted
- GamblingNon-Muslims only
- Photography of womenAsk permission
Mozambique
- Visiting Cabo DelgadoInsurgency-affected
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.06% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Namibia
- Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Niger
- Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
- Visiting Sahara / Lake Chad zonesSevere danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Nigeria
- Photography of military/governmentEspionage risk
- Public displays of affection (Sharia north)Restricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting NE security zonesRestricted
Nicaragua
- Photography of police/militaryDetention possible
- Anti-government protestHeavily restricted
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Netherlands
- Biking drunk€140 fine
- Bikes have priorityALWAYS
- Red light district photosDon't photograph workers
- Urinating in canal€140 fine
- Drinking in publicGenerally OK
- Laughing gasBanned 2023
Norway
- Wild campingRight to roam
- HikingNational pastime
- Drinking and drivingZero tolerance
- Northern lights tourismPopular
Nepal
- Trekking without permitFines + eviction
- Photography of palace/militaryRestricted
- Cow killingConstitutionally protected
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
Nauru
- Photography of refugee facilitiesRestricted
- Driving with alcoholLimit varies
- Topless sunbathingDiscouraged
- Cultural eventsWelcome with permission
New Zealand
- Freedom campingAllowed with restrictions
- HikingWorld-class trails
- Bringing foodStrict biosecurity
- Bungy jumpingInvented here
Oman
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Photography of women without permissionIllegal
- Photography of militaryIllegal
Panama
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Visiting Darién GapSevere danger
- Photography of military/canal areasRestricted in some zones
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Peru
- Machu Picchu visitsAdvance booking required
- Coca chewingTraditional
- Street photographyGenerally allowed
- Artifact collectionSerious offense
Papua New Guinea
- Visiting raskol-affected neighborhoodsHigh risk
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Philippines
- Jeepney ridingTraditional transport
- Public drinkingSome areas
- KaraokeNational pastime
- Street photographyGenerally allowed
Pakistan
- Blasphemy or perceived religious insultDeath penalty offense
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Photography of military/policeIllegal
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned for Muslims (Prevention of Gambling Act)
Poland
- Public drinkingIllegal
- JaywalkingFines
- Street photographyPrivacy laws
- CampingDesignated areas
Palestine
- Photography of Israeli military/checkpointsDetention risk
- Photography of armed Palestinian factionsRisk
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Portugal
- Wild campingRestricted areas
- Beach nudismDesignated areas
- Street photographyLegal
- Public drinkingGenerally allowed
Palau
- Reef-damaging sunscreenBanned (2020 Reef Toxin Ban)
- Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
- Driving with alcoholLimit varies
- Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Paraguay
- Triple Border crossing without paperworkCustoms strict
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Qatar
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Photography of localsAsk permission
- Drinking in publicIllegal
- Football/SoccerNational passion
Romania
- Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
- Bear encounter (Carpathians)Don't approach; report to authorities
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Smoking in restaurants/barsBanned
- Wild camping in national parksDesignated areas only
Serbia
- Kosovo recognitionSensitive topic
Russia
- Political protestsExtremism charges
- Photography of infrastructureSecurity risk
- Trans-Siberian RailwayTourism allowed
- Ballet/CultureEncouraged
Rwanda
- Discussing 1994 genocide carelesslyGenocide-denial laws
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- LitteringHeavily fined
- Umuganda (last Sat. each month)Community service shuts shops 8-11am
Saudi Arabia
- Women drivingLegal since 2018
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Photography of womenIllegal
- Card games for money / gamblingBanned (haram; any stakes)
- Hajj pilgrimageReligious duty
Solomon Islands
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Visiting Guadalcanal WWII sitesAllowed; respect protocol
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Seychelles
- Wildlife harassment (turtles, birds)Heavy fines
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
- Coco-de-mer collectionNational symbol; heavy protection
Sudan
- Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
- Visiting conflict zonesSevere danger
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Sweden
- Wild campingRight to roam (allemansrätten)
- Mushroom pickingTraditional right
- Public drinkingStrict laws
- SaunaCultural tradition
Singapore
- Eating on MRT$500 fine
- Drinking on MRT$500 fine
- Durian on MRTBanned
- Jaywalking$20-$1,000
- Littering$300-$1,000
- Not flushing toilet$150 fine
- Feeding birds$500 fine
- Public drinking after 10:30pmBanned
- Smoking in publicMost places banned
Slovenia
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit (0.0% for pros/new)
- Smoking in bars/restaurantsBanned
- Public drunkennessFines
- Forest mushroom picking (>2kg)Permit required
Slovakia
- Public drunkennessFines possible
- Smoking in restaurants/barsBanned
- Driving with any alcoholZero-tolerance
- Pedestrian crossing rulesStrict — fines
Sierra Leone
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting diamond-mining areas without permitRestricted
San Marino
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Photography of historic centre (UNESCO)Legal
- Public drunkennessFines
- Smoking in restaurantsBanned
Senegal
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting Casamance border zonesVerify advisories
Somalia
- Photography of military/checkpointsSevere risk
- Visiting al-Shabaab-controlled areasSevere danger
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Suriname
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Visiting border with Guyana/French GuianaCaution
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
South Sudan
- Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
- Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
São Tomé and Príncipe
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathing (resort beaches)Tolerated
- Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
El Salvador
- Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
- Tattoos resembling gang symbolsDetention risk under state-of-exception
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Syria
- Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
- Visiting conflict areas (NE/NW)Severe danger
- Public displays of affectionDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Eswatini
- Photography of king / royal familyLèse-majesté style
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Anti-monarchy demonstrationSeverely restricted
Chad
- Photography of military/governmentSevere risk
- Visiting Lake Chad / Sahara zonesSevere danger
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Togo
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting northern Savanes regionVerify advisories
Thailand
- Criticizing royalty15+ years prison
- Stepping on moneyHas King's image
- Buddha tattoosOffensive, may deny entry
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Smoking on beach฿100,000 fine
- Feeding stray dogsCan be fined
- Littering฿2,000 fine
Tajikistan
- Photography of military/borderRestricted
- Pamir Highway / GBAO travelGBAO permit required
- Wearing hijab in govt buildings/schoolsRestricted under 2024 law
- Public drunkennessFines
Timor-Leste
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting Oecusse exclaveCrosses Indonesian territory
Turkmenistan
- Photography of government/militaryDetention possible
- Photography of Ashgabat 'forbidden' buildingsDetention possible
- Independent movement outside tourRestricted
- Public displays of affectionFrowned upon
- Tobacco in publicHeavy restrictions
Tunisia
- Photography of military/policeIllegal
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Public drunkennessDiscouraged
- Visiting border zones (Libya/Algeria)Restricted
Tonga
- Sunday commerce / sportMost shops closed; commercial activity restricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal even on resort beaches
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
Turkey
- Photography of militarySecurity offense
- Political demonstrationsPermit required
- Street photographyGenerally allowed
- Hot air ballooningCappadocia tourism
Trinidad and Tobago
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Carnival participationNational celebration
Tuvalu
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcoholDiscouraged
- Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
- Sunday commerceRestricted in some islands
Taiwan
- Indoor public smokingBanned
- JaywalkingNT$300 fine
- TippingNot expected; OK for hotel staff
- LGBTQ+ public affectionLegal — marriage legal since 2019
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Photography of police/militaryUse discretion
Tanzania
- Wildlife harassmentSevere penalties
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Visiting ZanzibarConservative dress required
Ukraine
- Martial lawCurfews active
Uganda
- Photography of military/governmentRestricted
- Wildlife harassmentHeavy fines
- Public displays of affection (same-sex)Severe criminal risk
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
United Kingdom
- Driving sideLEFT side
- Drinking in publicGenerally legal
- JaywalkingNot illegal
- TV without license£1,000 fine
- Smoking in pubsBanned
- Wild campingScotland yes, England no
United States
- Drinking in publicMostly illegal
- JaywalkingIllegal but often unenforced
- Right turn on redLegal unless posted
- TippingExpected 15-20%
- Smoking in barsMostly banned
- GamblingVaries by state
Uruguay
- Driving with alcohol0.0% (zero tolerance)
- Topless sunbathingResort beaches OK
- Same-sex marriageLegal since 2013
- Smoking in public buildingsBanned
Uzbekistan
- Photography of metro stationsRestricted (security)
- Photography of government/militaryRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.0% limit
- Public drunkennessFines
Vatican City
- Dress code (St Peter's, Sistine Chapel)Shoulders + knees covered required
- Photography in Sistine ChapelBanned
- Loud talking in Sistine ChapelEnforced by guards
- Smoking in St Peter's SquareBanned
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Camouflage clothingRestricted
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
- Hiking La Soufrière (active)Verify volcanic alert
Venezuela
- Photography of military/governmentDetention risk
- Anti-government protestDetention
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Visiting Colombian / Brazilian borderHigh risk
Vietnam
- Motorbike ridingLicense required
- Drinking and drivingZero tolerance
- Street photographyAvoid government buildings
- GamblingIllegal
Vanuatu
- Land-diving (Pentecost)Cultural; tour rules apply
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcohol0.05% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
Samoa
- Sunday loud activity / sport in villageRestricted by village council
- Topless sunbathingIllegal off-resort
- Photography in villages without permissionCultural offense
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
Yemen
- Photography of military/checkpointsEspionage risk
- Visiting conflict areasSevere danger
- Women without abaya/hijabRequired
- Public displays of affectionIllegal
South Africa
- Safari tourismMajor industry
- Township toursGuided recommended
- Wine tastingStellenbosch region
- Street photographySecurity concerns
Zambia
- Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Photography of militaryRestricted
- Topless sunbathingIllegal
Zimbabwe
- Photography of military/government/Mugabe legacy sitesRestricted
- Wildlife harassment / off-road in parksHeavy fines
- Driving with alcohol0.08% limit
- Topless sunbathingIllegal