5 Behaviors That Could Result in Fines While Traveling Abroad

When traveling to foreign countries, it's crucial to adhere to local regulations and laws to avoid penalties. Let's explore some behaviors to avoid to prevent trouble while traveling abroad in the following article!

5 Behaviors That Could Result in Fines While Traveling Abroad

1. Nudity in Bali

For whatever reason, when traveling abroad, especially in Bali (Indonesia), you should refrain from going nude in certain places on this popular island destination. Earlier this year, a Russian tourist was deported and banned from returning to Bali for 6 months after posting a photo of himself without pants on the sacred Mount Agung.

Not long after, a woman was arrested after she posted nude photos beside a sacred tree. Furthermore, last year, a Canadian health care professional and actor tearfully apologized after a video of him performing a nude haka dance on the summit of Mount Batur went viral.

2. Scaling Pyramids in Egypt

In 2020, Youtuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was unexpectedly imprisoned in Egypt. He climbed one of the Giza pyramids near Cairo to raise awareness about the wildfires in Australia. According to Ahram Online, climbing any ancient monument without permission is illegal.

He believed his actions would raise funds for the Australian wildfires. However, others argued he was merely exploiting the situation to boost his own reputation. Consequently, this unconventional behavior by a foreign tourist in Egypt led to his 5-day detention.

3. Statue Vandalism on Easter Island

In 2008, a tourist from Finland faced significant trouble when he wanted a souvenir from his trip to Easter Island (Chile). He broke off an ear from one of the famous Moai statues. His actions came at a hefty price. He was confined to his hotel for 13 days and had to pay compensation of nearly 11,000 USD.

4. Penguin Theft in Australia

In 2012, two British tourists were fined 1,000 AUD each after locals caught them stealing penguins. Prior to that, the duo had been heavily intoxicated the night before and swam with dolphins. Subsequently, they took home a 7-year-old black-necked penguin named Drik.

5. Public Urination at Machu Picchu

A group of 6 tourists was caught red-handed at the sacred site of Machu Picchu (Peru) urinating inside the restricted area of the 600-year-old Temple of the Sun in 2020. Five members of the group were deported. The sixth, believed to be the ringleader, was fined 360 USD and ordered to pay 1,500 USD to authorities for monument repairs.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide