Wearing high heels in Greece. Running out of gas on the autobahn in Germany. Peeing in the ocean in Portugal. Using water guns in Cambodia on New Year's Eve. Driving a dirty car in Russia

Wearing high heels in Greece

Leave your stilettos at home if you're planning on sightseeing around Greece's historic cities. High heels are illegal at certain ancient monuments because they can damage them, and because they often threaten preservation efforts.

Running out of gas on the autobahn in Germany

Hitting 100 on the autobahn is a thrilling feeling, but you'd best keep an eye on the road and the other on the needle. Running out of gas on the motorway will lead to fines — basically, you should have known better and planned ahead, like any self respecting German.

Peeing in the ocean in Portugal

You can’t pee in the ocean in Portugal, though we can’t confirm or deny that anyone has ever been caught. Still, out of respect for your fellow beachgoers, just hold it, okay?

Using water guns in Cambodia on New Year's Eve

n 2001, Phnom Penh governor Chea Sophara banned the sale and import of all water guns, fearing they would cause social unrest during Khmer New Year celebrations.

Driving a dirty car in Russia

Driving a dirty car in Chelyabinsk, Russia can get you fined up to 2, 000 rubles (about 62 USD)

Never fall in love with the neighbours’

In Turkey it is against the law to fall in love with a neighbour’s son, daughter, wife, servant, or animals.

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