It can be surprisingly easy to run afoul of local regulations abroad for what to some might consider not-so-obvious offenses. Click through the gallery for a selection of crimes that may surprise you.
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Venice, Italy —
Feeding the pigeons is against the law in Venice and can get you fined. In a city as beautiful as this, why would you pay attention to the birds anyway?
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Sri Lanka —
Tourists have been arrested for mistreating Buddhist images and artifacts while taking photos. Others -- including this unidentified British tourist -- reported being detained and deported for having a tattoo of the Buddha.
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Barcelona, Spain —
Away from the beachfront area in Barcelona, it's against the law to wear a bikini, swimming trunks or go bare-chested.
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Fiji —
Even in paradise, there are rules. Tan lines are unavoidable in Fiji, where sunbathing topless is prohibited.
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Florence, Italy —
Italy might be famed for its food and coffee, but you have to watch where you consume it. Florence prohibits eating and drinking in the immediate vicinity of churches and public buildings. Large fines may be slapped on hungry offenders.
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Singapore —
Mints only. You can be fined for chewing gum on Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT).
