When going on a trip, it is important for a tourist to study local laws in order to avoid problems and various unpleasant situations. But who would have thought that some taboos sometimes surprise even local residents? What prohibitions should you be aware of if you have already packed your suitcase and bought a plane ticket to go to Australia, Thailand or other countries?
Australia
Perhaps Australia is the leader in the list of states with the strangest bans, of which, by the way, there are more than a dozen. If we talk specifically about taboos in clothing, then you will definitely be fined if you appear in pink trousers in the evening or wear a black suit. But if you are a man who prefers to wear women's clothing, then worry about straps, since wearing a strapless dress is punishable by law for men. There are no bans on other types of women's clothing for men in the country.
Thailand
Regarding clothing in Thailand, there are two of the strictest taboos: driving a car with a bare torso and going out without underwear.In the first case, it is undesirable for a pedestrian to appear topless, but no one still knows how the authorities monitor the implementation of the second ban.
Korea
If you decide to go to the DPRK, then immediately take blue jeans and shorts out of your suitcase, since there is a ban on wearing them in the country. However, tourists are allowed to appear on the streets in jeans, for example, light blue, but if you suddenly decide to visit the monument to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, then you must understand that you will still have to change clothes. The taboo on blue jeans (and indeed on many things in Korea) is largely associated with dislike for Western capitalism and, in fact, for America itself. For violating the law, any citizen can end up in a labor camp.
Malaysia
It is still unknown why the state has a law that prohibits wearing yellow clothing. According to one version, this is connected with a religious theme, since the prophet once said: “Verily, these are the clothes of the infidels, do not wear them!” This text refers to al-mu'asfar (saffron - bright yellow or orange color).
According to another version, this is due to political squabbles. Malaysian activists came up with the idea of using yellow clothes to recognize like-minded people on the street. In response to this, the country's government quickly banned not only clothes of this color, but also any yellow accessories.
Zanzibar, South Korea and Swaziland
When traveling to any of these countries, do not even think about taking a miniskirt with you. However, such a taboo is more aimed at the safety of the woman, so that she does not become a victim of violence. If you still dare to appear on the street in a skirt above the knee, then immediately prepare at least $45 to pay the fine.
Netherlands, France, Belgium
In many European countries, Muslim women are prohibited from appearing in public with their faces covered. We are talking about the burqa, niqab and veil, which hide the appearance as much as possible. The Netherlands, France and Belgium were the first to ban such outfits for public safety reasons. In some states, such a ban applies only to educational institutions, that is, you cannot appear in schools, institutes, colleges and other educational institutions with a covered face. Otherwise, a schoolgirl or student simply will not be allowed to attend classes.
Grenada
In the island nation in the south-eastern Caribbean, it is illegal to appear in a swimsuit outside the beach. In fact, the taboo is very fair and logical. At the same time, there is no law that would restrict wearing a swimsuit that is too revealing, so all the beauty will have to be shown only on the shore.
Barbados
Barbados is the only country that prohibits the wearing of camouflage clothing by non-military personnel. Therefore, if you decide to take a jacket or pants of a similar color with you, be prepared to be fined.
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