I would also like to say be careful of citizens also. In Switzerland you can take pictures or videos of strangers, but you can't post it on the Internet. If you do you get into big trouble. Google maps was fined a huge amount of money because they filmed people in cars and their license plates without blocking it out.
Portugal as well. You can take pictures of people in public areas without consent, but you can't do it for-profit (at least that's my understanding). So that makes having a popular channel and uploading a Portugal video to UA-cam a bit of a gray area.
I used to work in a tourist/resort town (U.S.), and your #1 reason here is SO RIGHT!!! Not only would people come down and get absolutely stinking drunk, but they would act like they had a right to act like fools, because they were on vacation! They would bring an attitude with them. What amazed me was how they seemed to want to see just how drunk (or stoned) they could get before passing out and/or puking. They would wake up sick, but then 6-8 hours later start the cycle again. Sorry, but I fail to see how that is fun.
+Casey Vee yeah. I saw that quite a few times myself and was just amazed at how upset they were when the cops would arrest them for fighting or public intoxication.
SO right! Same people, while drunk, were usually guilty of one or more of these offenses: vandalism, theft, fighting, disturbing the peace. Theft was often minor, like walking out on checks in restaurants or bars, but still.
Quite right. What's the point in travelling if all you remember about it is drinking and making a fool of yourself, which you can do just as well at home?
Mark your advice is so true but its not said very much. You stating this type of advice just makes people think twice. Most travel blogs are all about how wonderful everything is and thats great!. But your channel has extra angles that dont sugar coat every little detail and state the other side of the coin. This is the main reason i love your channel. Hope the family are doing well and also hope you are getting into a groove in your fitness regime and arent feeling too bummed.
+Aidan McC thanks Aiden. That was one of the big reasons why I started Wolters World. I was tired of the sugar coating of every destination in the world. There are issues travelers should know about and thats why we try to cover it all objectively and with as much honesty as possible. Thank you for noticing :(
Bunnyroo7 I agree Barcelona is full of complete assholes. My husband and I drove from Switzerland and were in an accident in Barcelona and the police and the person who caused the accident were trying to pin it on us. Unfortunately for them I speak really good Spanish and I said I would report them to the Swiss Embassy if they try to pin it on us. I also said I have it all on video so the Embassy will believe me.
On a tour in Bermuda, our guide pointed out the women's prison which we were driving by. Someone on the tour asked him how many prisoners were there and he said not too many, less than a hundred, but that more than half were tourists locked up for bringing drugs into the country on cruise ships.
Not too long ago a tourist was arrested in Myanmar for unpluging a loudspeaker in a building next to the hotel he was sleeping in, the speaker was being used for a Buddhist religious observance and he found himself in serious trouble for doing that. An angry crowd was gathering as he was being taken away.
Hey mark, I'm 15 from the UK and I've been enjoying your travel videos for over a year now, the videos are great and they are very interesting! lots of tourists need to see these as they are so helpful !!
I almost got into big trouble with the law in Cuzco, Peru. I went into a big cathedral and I took pictures of gold statues and they got very mad at me and said “Don’t Do That! You can get in big trouble because that is how fakes are made and replaced with the authentic gold statues to steal.”
My scariest experience was being at a small airport in Brazil at the border of Colombia, Peru and Brazil. I was already extremely sick and hadn't slept the night before, and I had a lot of things in my bag, having recently had a surgery in the States. I always travel with WetOnes, so they were in my bag as well. Apparently, the police officer -- a federal police officer was doing security at the small airport -- did a chemical test on my antibacterial WetOnes and claimed they were testing positive for cocaine. Luckily, I was still able to make my flight, and he didn't even make me sign the document stating he was confiscating them to send to a laboratory in Manaus, but it was still horrifying. I had to take everything out of my bag and explain myself in Spanish, as I don't speak Portuguese. Nobody wants to be accused of cocaine anything in Brazil.
ajl1239 wow that sounds Very scary. i use wet-ones all the time and never even thought cociane could be used in the same sentence with it lol. glad u excaped w/o trouble.
If you're in Saudi Arabia, double check upstairs and make sure you're sane. Why the hell you would be in that shithole. It's a whole lot of desert and poverty with one big construction yard in the middle.
Remember: If you are arrested in a foreign country you have the RIGHT to contact your embassy/consulate. If you are going to a foreign country, make sure to check with your Foreign Ministry (or State Department in the US) for various travel notices. Keep in mind if you are traveling to a country with no official diplomatic relations with your home country that other consulates and/or embassies may provide you services (such as representation when arrested) just like the embassy representing your home country might., this is called a protecting power A good example of this is Americans visiting North Korea, as the US has no official diplomatic relations with the DPRK, there is no US Embassy or consulate, however, the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang is the US Protecting power. US citizens in the DPRK requiring consular assistance should contact the Swedish Embassy. Regardless of where you are going, and/or the diplomatic representation available, it is smart to register your trip with the closest embassy/consulate (and the embassy/consulate of the protecting power is applicable).
Just remember you have no right to being a dipshit in another country, just because you can get away with it in your own!!! The excuse of "I'm American" therefore I'm free doesn't wash elsewhere!!
Also ... don't be afraid of simply asking a police officer about local laws, who's honestly better qualified to answer your questions then practically anyone.
Great video! Reminds people to be careful about what they do in other countries, something simple in your own may be a huge deal in another country. Is there a certain official website that you go to when you look up laws and regulations? Or do you trust forums/accounts from regular people etc. when you do your research? Thanks, keep up the awesome videos1 :)
One thing about religion is that a lot of tourists are disrespectful inside churches or temples. They often have a dress code, and shorts or skimpy clothing are not allowed. Many places do not permit photography during services, and many have sacred areas where tourists should not walk. Also, keep silent! That's respectful in any religion.
You can't talk bad about religion here in Russia, you can go to jail. Up to 3 years. That's article 148 of the criminal code. You also can't also express your sexual preferences in public, because it's a propaganda of sexual activity among kids. You will be jailed for that. That's they way of american propaganda machine is faking LGBT oppression in Russia. They simply puts themselves above the Russian law and insisting on priority.
I go to Amsterdam regularly, and I've smoked in front of armed cops who did not care and all they asked was to step to the side to smoke and not be anti-social. I've had five heavy armed firearms walk past me, and regular armed cops as well who have smiled and even nodded to me that has included male and female officers. The reason is simple, I am not being a dickhead. I am smoking a harmless joint, then popping into KFC to have a meal and relax. Do not go to Amsterdam or Holland with the intention of over-drinking, over-smoking weed and simply being a prick in their country.. I don't drink when I visit, I go to Coffeeshops and relax, follow the rules and enjoy the city and what our only harmless vice of Cannabis is. Honestly these videos are great,, I would love to travel as much as you have to at least say I've seen a lot of this world. I think most of the problems arise for tourists if they go abroad ignorant, arrogant and over abuse alcohol or Cannabis in Holland. I've seen Friday and Saturday nights here in the UK, and there are some nasty people who want to drink until they are drunk and kick someone to death. It's everywhere really, just best to avoid it abroad and on holiday. Keep up the videos man, good to enjoy travelling.
+Vishu Vicenta seriously i will hear groups of guy tourists wanting to get so drunk they end up in jail or get into a fight or whatever and im like, cone on guys. Just have a good timd
There are people stupid enough to want to turn Hangover into real life.They think that since it was a great movie it would be awesome to actually happen.I bet they will change their minds when they get thrown in jail for 5 years or more.But hey life is supposed to be full of experiences right?lol
Follow the law of the land you're in. Simple as that. You knew perfectly well that smuggling those 20 grams of heroin willfully was illegal and would have consequences if caught, so don't complain when the Indonesians or Thais sentence you to death for it in accordance with their laws. Only you are to blame for it. Your responsibility, not anyone else's 😉
az929292 not always that simple. In corrupt countries you can also get arrested if you did nothing wrong. Read about the local culture, that’s important too.
One thing you forgot to mention about alcohol: A lesser drinking age doesn't mean no drinking age at all. For example, 18 in Mexico as opposed to 21 in the USA. Let's say you're a group of 18-20 Americans going to Mexico to drink; you better not have a 17-year-old with you!
One of the legal issues you completely missed for tourists is photography. Places like United Arab Emirates will not allow foreigners to photograph buildings or people as an example. Other countries that appear laid back have strict laws about photography inside museums, government installations or religious establishments. Using tripods/monopods in most places is a big no no. If in doubt about a museum or other place, ask before whipping out your camera or other gear. In some countries your camera will be confiscated and you may face fines or jail.
+Phillip Mulligan yeah. You are right. I had not traveled anywhere lately like that so it slipt my mind. Back im the dictatorship in paraguay apparently if you even looked at the dictators house you could be shot.
# 2: In Thailand. Drug smugglers can get the DEATH penalty! # 6: DON'T speak out against the government or the King (in Kingdoms, obviously...), In non-democratic countries - even in democracies, be careful (Exception: the U.K....) #7: Don't photograph the police in Mexico!
My friend got stopped by the cops in Japan for smoking hash and they didn't shoot him or throw him in jail. Or is Japan not in the 'Asia' you're talking about?
@@JClark2600 Of course it depends which country. Japan has the death penalty but not for drug. Singapore and China are extremely draconian when it comes to drugs.
My wife brought pepper spray with us to South Africa. While we were there we made friends with two cops from Denmark. We told the about the spray and the told us in Denmark we'd be arrested for having that. good to know.
About drinking in Europe... never binge drink!! In here, you don't drink 4-5 beers in an hour just so you can feel the alcohol and go around being drunk. If you are going to drink, you drink slowly, over a long period of time. Downing 3 beers in a row is considered stupid (and a waste of time and money), while drinking 6 or more over the course of 4-5 hours is just fine. And yes, you go out from 8 or 9 PM to 3 or 4 AM. It's called a night out for a reason.
Club Fed is a description given to US FEDERAL prison farms that non-violent low-risk convicted prisoners are sent to. There is no guarantee that if you are convicted of a drug offense in the US that you will be sent there. Many STATE prisons in the US would be far more draconian than many European prisons especially in terms of inmate safety.
Number 5 (the one about badmouthing religions and governments) can also apply to royal families. In Thailand, if you say something bad about the king you can get into trouble.
But why would you want to do that? A political commentator comments on the king, ok, but as a tourist spending some quality leisure time, I could care less.
I spent a few years in the military between the Navy and the Army and one that was left off the list (at least for men) late night entertainment with ladies of the night. When I was in the Navy I processed a lot of Non Judicial Punishment paperwork and a lot of guys got in trouble for this in countries or areas where it wasn't legal.
Another warning to mention to travelers is photography. Many nations have laws forbidding photography near locations that are deemed a security risk. Such locations include border crossings, airports, train stations, subway stations, foreign embassies, government buildings, military bases. Some locations have signs clearly posted to inform the public that photography is forbidden, but many do not.
Jakob D Oh, yeah. "Paranauê". hahaha. And there are many brazilian things in the video like "dont throw toilet paper in the toiler" and a church picture in Ouro Preto.
I don't accept anything from anyone while traveling... not even the guy that wants me to watch his luggage at the airport while he goes to the toilet. Some might say its rude and i agree but it can save you a lot of trouble
Because as Americans, they've never used public transport in their lives before and expect everyone on the London tube to be super polite and they freakout when they aren't?
At my sister's college, they used to have a flagship program in Russia, until a certain incident. The students went out for drinks, and one guy saw a girl he liked and started basically badmouthing Russian government like he was trying to show off how much he knew. Turns out the girl was secret police, and he almost got arrested. They don't go to Russia anymore! Kinda number 1 (alcohol) and number 5 (badmouthing) combined.
In general is always good to get informed before travelling. I've seen a video about things not to do in Thailand (not from your channel Mark, I'm sorry) and the concept of 'being disrespectful about royal family' also includes not offend coins since there's the head of the king shown on.
I didn't expect you to mention 🇸🇬's chewing gum issue. It was said that a fine is imposed so that no one will stick the chewing gum on the MRT train. You chew gum at home or hotel, nobody bothers.
I know it may be a bit personal, but I was wondering what you did as a job that allows you to travel so much? Because it honestly sounds like a dream job, even if its taken up by work.
About Texas: you have to reasonably believe that someone's life is being threatened by the trespasser. You can't just shoot a person for trespassing. I know that you didn't mean anything by your comment, but it is exaggerations like that that make the law seem outrageous and those who support it seem like crazy assholes.
Exactly. I don't understand the appeal of drugs. It can only end up badly, whether that means going to jail, ruining your relationships, or damaging your health.
Well, in Lihuania time an time again some geniuses get in trouble for urinating on Presidental palace. You dont have to have degree in law to know, that this will get you in trouble in any country
I remember watching a Canadian walking up to a guy sitting down on a memorial marker And the Canadian says Hey bud Where are you from..? States ! he says..Did you serve in the millitary? No i'm here In Normandy with friends from work traveling France.. Well my friend if you Don't get off that Canadian 3rd army memorial plaque with my grandfathers name on it Normandy is going to have 1 more American casualty ..The guy got up and walking away said ..jeez i thought Canadians were nice.. The Canadian ran over to him and punched him in the face ..This is me being nice ...Other words were said but that American Had a few i think french people telling him he was not welcome to be here
Feeding pigeons in public areas will get you a fine in most of Germany too, especially in semi-covered and indoor areas (it is only permitted in dovecotes and in relative wilderness). Flushing toilets in apartments with neighbours within hearing distance in Switzerland will get you a fine (night silence law).
I just hate imagining that tourists don't know local laws and break them and don't know why then they start disliking the country if they have no value
The comment regarding how “nice” going to jail is in the USA is all I needed to know that he clearly misrepresents and-or generalizes information about different countries. I really hope travelers verify any info before traveling.
I know a lot of people who went to the Netherlands to legally buy some weed (fun fact: it's actually ‘illegal but not punishable’, i.e. you are technically breaking the law) and then took it with them to Germany or France where it is strictly illegal.
I would also add be careful what you photograph, like police, military etc
amiesparkle00 I saw someone take a picture of soldiers in front of the Colosseum, they demanded the person delete the photographs immediately.
I would also like to say be careful of citizens also. In Switzerland you can take pictures or videos of strangers, but you can't post it on the Internet. If you do you get into big trouble. Google maps was fined a huge amount of money because they filmed people in cars and their license plates without blocking it out.
sam raynes yup. Some countries you even can land in jail for it.
For example in Greece. Taking pics of anything military or near an airport there is generally ill-advised.
Portugal as well. You can take pictures of people in public areas without consent, but you can't do it for-profit (at least that's my understanding). So that makes having a popular channel and uploading a Portugal video to UA-cam a bit of a gray area.
I used to work in a tourist/resort town (U.S.), and your #1 reason here is SO RIGHT!!! Not only would people come down and get absolutely stinking drunk, but they would act like they had a right to act like fools, because they were on vacation! They would bring an attitude with them. What amazed me was how they seemed to want to see just how drunk (or stoned) they could get before passing out and/or puking. They would wake up sick, but then 6-8 hours later start the cycle again. Sorry, but I fail to see how that is fun.
+Casey Vee yeah. I saw that quite a few times myself and was just amazed at how upset they were when the cops would arrest them for fighting or public intoxication.
SO right! Same people, while drunk, were usually guilty of one or more of these offenses: vandalism, theft, fighting, disturbing the peace. Theft was often minor, like walking out on checks in restaurants or bars, but still.
+Wolters World I hate people
Quite right. What's the point in travelling if all you remember about it is drinking and making a fool of yourself, which you can do just as well at home?
Neville6000 I hope he was made to pay for the damage and inconvenience he caused.
Mark your advice is so true but its not said very much. You stating this type of advice just makes people think twice. Most travel blogs are all about how wonderful everything is and thats great!. But your channel has extra angles that dont sugar coat every little detail and state the other side of the coin. This is the main reason i love your channel.
Hope the family are doing well and also hope you are getting into a groove in your fitness regime and arent feeling too bummed.
+Aidan McC thanks Aiden. That was one of the big reasons why I started Wolters World. I was tired of the sugar coating of every destination in the world. There are issues travelers should know about and thats why we try to cover it all objectively and with as much honesty as possible. Thank you for noticing :(
+Aidan McC that should be a happy :) at the end
wouldn't it be amazing if the pick-pockets in Barcelona got arrested?
+Thrill with DrChill hahahahahaha now that would be a true miracle :)
OR the UK. They just give them a small fine and let them go!
Thrill with DrChill In France they send the children to pickpocket people, because they won't get arrested like the adults. :/
People should boycott Barcelona until they get their act together.
Bunnyroo7 I agree Barcelona is full of complete assholes. My husband and I drove from Switzerland and were in an accident in Barcelona and the police and the person who caused the accident were trying to pin it on us. Unfortunately for them I speak really good Spanish and I said I would report them to the Swiss Embassy if they try to pin it on us. I also said I have it all on video so the Embassy will believe me.
On a tour in Bermuda, our guide pointed out the women's prison which we were driving by. Someone on the tour asked him how many prisoners were there and he said not too many, less than a hundred, but that more than half were tourists locked up for bringing drugs into the country on cruise ships.
Not too long ago a tourist was arrested in Myanmar for unpluging a loudspeaker in a building next to the hotel he was sleeping in, the speaker was being used for a Buddhist religious observance and he found himself in serious trouble for doing that. An angry crowd was gathering as he was being taken away.
+John Stone wow. Not sure what to add to that one but wow
John Stone wow
Why would he do that?
bel pet Assumedly, to get some sleep.
Entitlement will get you everytime
Hey mark, I'm 15 from the UK and I've been enjoying your travel videos for over a year now, the videos are great and they are very interesting! lots of tourists need to see these as they are so helpful !!
+James Jackson thanks James!
I almost got into big trouble with the law in Cuzco, Peru. I went into a big cathedral and I took pictures of gold statues and they got very mad at me and said “Don’t Do That! You can get in big trouble because that is how fakes are made and replaced with the authentic gold statues to steal.”
My scariest experience was being at a small airport in Brazil at the border of Colombia, Peru and Brazil. I was already extremely sick and hadn't slept the night before, and I had a lot of things in my bag, having recently had a surgery in the States. I always travel with WetOnes, so they were in my bag as well. Apparently, the police officer -- a federal police officer was doing security at the small airport -- did a chemical test on my antibacterial WetOnes and claimed they were testing positive for cocaine. Luckily, I was still able to make my flight, and he didn't even make me sign the document stating he was confiscating them to send to a laboratory in Manaus, but it was still horrifying. I had to take everything out of my bag and explain myself in Spanish, as I don't speak Portuguese. Nobody wants to be accused of cocaine anything in Brazil.
ajl1239 wow that sounds Very scary. i use wet-ones all the time and never even thought cociane could be used in the same sentence with it lol. glad u excaped w/o trouble.
I think it was the antibacterial chemicals...who knows?!
Yeah, could be.
Yeah, this was a while ago. Was very scary indeed! Best wishes for a happy new year to you, too!
And if you're in Saudi Arabia and you want to drive a car, double-check downstairs and make sure you're a man first.
If you're in Saudi Arabia, double check upstairs and make sure you're sane. Why the hell you would be in that shithole. It's a whole lot of desert and poverty with one big construction yard in the middle.
Because all the people there are extremely friendly and open-minded to anyone without discriminations
You mean extremely wealthy, not open-minded
I thought it was obvious enough that i was being sarcastic but i guess i was wrong
never would I go to that sh*thole
Remember: If you are arrested in a foreign country you have the RIGHT to contact your embassy/consulate. If you are going to a foreign country, make sure to check with your Foreign Ministry (or State Department in the US) for various travel notices.
Keep in mind if you are traveling to a country with no official diplomatic relations with your home country that other consulates and/or embassies may provide you services (such as representation when arrested) just like the embassy representing your home country might., this is called a protecting power
A good example of this is Americans visiting North Korea, as the US has no official diplomatic relations with the DPRK, there is no US Embassy or consulate, however, the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang is the US Protecting power. US citizens in the DPRK requiring consular assistance should contact the Swedish Embassy.
Regardless of where you are going, and/or the diplomatic representation available, it is smart to register your trip with the closest embassy/consulate (and the embassy/consulate of the protecting power is applicable).
Perhaps put off that North Korean trip until things become more open.
Just remember you have no right to being a dipshit in another country, just because you can get away with it in your own!!! The excuse of "I'm American" therefore I'm free doesn't wash elsewhere!!
but don't expect the embassey to bail you out.
Also ... don't be afraid of simply asking a police officer about local laws, who's honestly better qualified to answer your questions then practically anyone.
Hey Wolter. Your Videos are always awesome. Keep up the good work buddy!
+robertinrinrin thank you!
Great video! Reminds people to be careful about what they do in other countries, something simple in your own may be a huge deal in another country. Is there a certain official website that you go to when you look up laws and regulations? Or do you trust forums/accounts from regular people etc. when you do your research? Thanks, keep up the awesome videos1 :)
Thanks Mark. Your advice is very awesome!
The should require all Navy Sailors who go on deployment to watch this video. 😂
In Spain, but we can hear a Capoeira song coming from the background, Mark! That's cool! Greetings from the Northeast of Brazil!
+João Victor thats what it is :)
One thing about religion is that a lot of tourists are disrespectful inside churches or temples. They often have a dress code, and shorts or skimpy clothing are not allowed. Many places do not permit photography during services, and many have sacred areas where tourists should not walk. Also, keep silent! That's respectful in any religion.
You can't talk bad about religion here in Russia, you can go to jail. Up to 3 years. That's article 148 of the criminal code. You also can't also express your sexual preferences in public, because it's a propaganda of sexual activity among kids. You will be jailed for that. That's they way of american propaganda machine is faking LGBT oppression in Russia. They simply puts themselves above the Russian law and insisting on priority.
@Scott Whatever Actually, yes. Legs can be vulgar or ugly.
@@elksalmon84 What irony. But then again, even Uncle Joe had to stop persecuting Christianity during WW2 for political reasons.
I go to Amsterdam regularly, and I've smoked in front of armed cops who did not care and all they asked was to step to the side to smoke and not be anti-social. I've had five heavy armed firearms walk past me, and regular armed cops as well who have smiled and even nodded to me that has included male and female officers. The reason is simple, I am not being a dickhead. I am smoking a harmless joint, then popping into KFC to have a meal and relax. Do not go to Amsterdam or Holland with the intention of over-drinking, over-smoking weed and simply being a prick in their country.. I don't drink when I visit, I go to Coffeeshops and relax, follow the rules and enjoy the city and what our only harmless vice of Cannabis is.
Honestly these videos are great,, I would love to travel as much as you have to at least say I've seen a lot of this world. I think most of the problems arise for tourists if they go abroad ignorant, arrogant and over abuse alcohol or Cannabis in Holland. I've seen Friday and Saturday nights here in the UK, and there are some nasty people who want to drink until they are drunk and kick someone to death. It's everywhere really, just best to avoid it abroad and on holiday.
Keep up the videos man, good to enjoy travelling.
The video is 4:20
coincidence? I don't think so!!
+liquidpebbles drugs are bad m'kay? Dont do drugs m'kay
hahaha great quote...on the other hand I had to google 4:20 since it's not a known expression outside the US
it is a known expression outside the US
Renato B.S.Martins
where are you from?
Andrea Tomassini haha, well it's pretty well known in the "pot community" which I'm totally not part of haha
Be a good tourist, not a 'I'm gonna get arrested on this trip' Tourist. Travel Quote of the Year. Haha. Great Video as always Mark :)
+Vishu Vicenta seriously i will hear groups of guy tourists wanting to get so drunk they end up in jail or get into a fight or whatever and im like, cone on guys. Just have a good timd
There are people stupid enough to want to turn Hangover into real life.They think that since it was a great movie it would be awesome to actually happen.I bet they will change their minds when they get thrown in jail for 5 years or more.But hey life is supposed to be full of experiences right?lol
Wolters World why do people think it’s ok to strip down naked to get a selfie at a temple. You and I wouldn’t do that at a local church or synagogue.
Follow the law of the land you're in. Simple as that. You knew perfectly well that smuggling those 20 grams of heroin willfully was illegal and would have consequences if caught, so don't complain when the Indonesians or Thais sentence you to death for it in accordance with their laws. Only you are to blame for it. Your responsibility, not anyone else's 😉
az929292 not always that simple. In corrupt countries you can also get arrested if you did nothing wrong. Read about the local culture, that’s important too.
One thing you forgot to mention about alcohol: A lesser drinking age doesn't mean no drinking age at all. For example, 18 in Mexico as opposed to 21 in the USA. Let's say you're a group of 18-20 Americans going to Mexico to drink; you better not have a 17-year-old with you!
One of the legal issues you completely missed for tourists is photography. Places like United Arab Emirates will not allow foreigners to photograph buildings or people as an example. Other countries that appear laid back have strict laws about photography inside museums, government installations or religious establishments. Using tripods/monopods in most places is a big no no. If in doubt about a museum or other place, ask before whipping out your camera or other gear. In some countries your camera will be confiscated and you may face fines or jail.
+Phillip Mulligan yeah. You are right. I had not traveled anywhere lately like that so it slipt my mind. Back im the dictatorship in paraguay apparently if you even looked at the dictators house you could be shot.
Think it's the same in Mexico. Don't know about illegal but certainly very frowned upon to photograph the local people due to their religious beliefs
djcarbines That is mainly the case in rural areas. Quite a bit of people would be somewhat cross at having their picture taken by a stranger, though.
DON'T photograph the police in Mexico... Don't take pictures of the hookers in the red light areas, like the Zona Norte of Tijuana
# 2: In Thailand. Drug smugglers can get the DEATH penalty!
# 6: DON'T speak out against the government or the King (in Kingdoms, obviously...), In non-democratic countries - even in democracies, be careful (Exception: the U.K....)
#7: Don't photograph the police in Mexico!
2:35: I found Waldo!
Just wanted to also say, I love your videos and to please keep it up!
They don't just send you to jail in South East Asia for being a drug mule; depending on the country, you may actually receive the death penalty.
I just discovered your channel today. Great stuff.
thank you for the tips on looking at the laws on where you going. I appreciate that. have fun traveling
In Asia, you actually get the death penalty for drugs. Not just jail time.
Once... There was this kid who took a trip to Singapore and brought along his spray can.
@@hypothalapotamus5293 He is pretty well known in German graffiti culture
@@hypothalapotamus5293 MmmmMMMmmmmmMMMmmmm, lol
My friend got stopped by the cops in Japan for smoking hash and they didn't shoot him or throw him in jail. Or is Japan not in the 'Asia' you're talking about?
@@JClark2600 Of course it depends which country. Japan has the death penalty but not for drug. Singapore and China are extremely draconian when it comes to drugs.
"I'm going to jump like Shakira" 😂😭 I'm dead
Good Video. And always remember: not knowing the law is never an excuse. Anywhere.
Thanks for the vid big guy, Happy New Year
My wife brought pepper spray with us to South Africa. While we were there we made friends with two cops from Denmark. We told the about the spray and the told us in Denmark we'd be arrested for having that. good to know.
+WAMcKelroy yep. I had to tell a group of students about that when i was taking them to denmark a few years ago
It's the same in Sweden, you need a license for that.
It's Denmark, you don't need self defense. ^^
Wolters World That sounds like here in the UK, where pepper/CS spray and the like are legally classed as fire arms and thus banned.
WAMcKelroy same rules in Norway, you are also not allowed to carry a knife in public.
About drinking in Europe... never binge drink!! In here, you don't drink 4-5 beers in an hour just so you can feel the alcohol and go around being drunk. If you are going to drink, you drink slowly, over a long period of time. Downing 3 beers in a row is considered stupid (and a waste of time and money), while drinking 6 or more over the course of 4-5 hours is just fine. And yes, you go out from 8 or 9 PM to 3 or 4 AM. It's called a night out for a reason.
Tell that to the British.
Club Fed is a description given to US FEDERAL prison farms that non-violent low-risk convicted prisoners are sent to. There is no guarantee that if you are convicted of a drug offense in the US that you will be sent there. Many STATE prisons in the US would be far more draconian than many European prisons especially in terms of inmate safety.
Interesting video. @2:45 that Mob Museum lineup photo made me laugh. Not sure why you were arrested but you definitely look guilty, Wolters.
+Tosh T well Tosh what can i say? :) nice to hear from you again
I also found Waldo in the Wolters video 2:35
I did too.
Number 5 (the one about badmouthing religions and governments) can also apply to royal families. In Thailand, if you say something bad about the king you can get into trouble.
But why would you want to do that? A political commentator comments on the king, ok, but as a tourist spending some quality leisure time, I could care less.
Morocco too!
I spent a few years in the military between the Navy and the Army and one that was left off the list (at least for men) late night entertainment with ladies of the night. When I was in the Navy I processed a lot of Non Judicial Punishment paperwork and a lot of guys got in trouble for this in countries or areas where it wasn't legal.
Talks about illegal things, has a video thats length is 4:20 :P
How on do you afford to travel so much. I wish I could travel as much as you do. That would be awesome.
Another warning to mention to travelers is photography. Many nations have laws forbidding photography near locations that are deemed a security risk. Such locations include border crossings, airports, train stations, subway stations, foreign embassies, government buildings, military bases. Some locations have signs clearly posted to inform the public that photography is forbidden, but many do not.
I just love your channel. Thank you.
+Samantha Gaudet thank you Samantha :)
Oh, I hear those black capoeira dancers in the background. I watched them on this plaza in 2015. Looks like they never leave this venue:)
Jakob D Oh, yeah. "Paranauê". hahaha. And there are many brazilian things in the video like "dont throw toilet paper in the toiler" and a church picture in Ouro Preto.
Yes, I was looking for that comment, beautiful Spanish culture ain't it?
*Ironia*
A girl i used to know recently went on national news for carrying drugs as a mule... she got life in Australia.. couldn't believe it.
+Je Suis Hulk dang. Be smart dont be a mule
I don't accept anything from anyone while traveling... not even the guy that wants me to watch his luggage at the airport while he goes to the toilet. Some might say its rude and i agree but it can save you a lot of trouble
+Je Suis Hulk exactly
Someone asked me to watch their bag in an airport and I said no. He was annoyed with me, but too bad.
Je Suis Hulk, as to watching someone's luggage, you should read 'The 100yr Old Man Who Went Out the Window and Disappeared' .
Because as Americans, they've never used public transport in their lives before and expect everyone on the London tube to be super polite and they freakout when they aren't?
At my sister's college, they used to have a flagship program in Russia, until a certain incident. The students went out for drinks, and one guy saw a girl he liked and started basically badmouthing Russian government like he was trying to show off how much he knew. Turns out the girl was secret police, and he almost got arrested. They don't go to Russia anymore! Kinda number 1 (alcohol) and number 5 (badmouthing) combined.
So when is the new channel Jocelyn's World coming out?
In general is always good to get informed before travelling. I've seen a video about things not to do in Thailand (not from your channel Mark, I'm sorry) and the concept of 'being disrespectful about royal family' also includes not offend coins since there's the head of the king shown on.
It's amazing, what you report is interesting even for people who live in the countries from where you report.
Great video again. Can you make a video about tips on joining the mile high club
+Kevin Jones hmmmm...
Thanks for your advice, keep up the good work and enjoy your vacation!
+BeautifuloONightmare thank you. Great travels to you!
watching this from jail. i should have watched it a few days ago! haha jk
I heard somebody was arrested for one year in japan for stealing a rice ball
Grate video. Thank you for you ideas. It's. 100%
I didn't expect you to mention 🇸🇬's chewing gum issue. It was said that a fine is imposed so that no one will stick the chewing gum on the MRT train. You chew gum at home or hotel, nobody bothers.
Great vid as usual
+Jicky thank you
DO NOT UNDER *ANY* CIRCUMSTANCES TRESPASS IN TEXAS
drug trafficking in Indonesia will result in the death penalty in some cases! definitely something that no one should get involved in
I know it may be a bit personal, but I was wondering what you did as a job that allows you to travel so much? Because it honestly sounds like a dream job, even if its taken up by work.
He's a professor. There's a video somewhere where he explains how he's able to travel so much.
4:20 video length... Nice
Thank you for the tips
#7 Taking pictures of things you're not allowed to take pictures of.
About Texas: you have to reasonably believe that someone's life is being threatened by the trespasser. You can't just shoot a person for trespassing. I know that you didn't mean anything by your comment, but it is exaggerations like that that make the law seem outrageous and those who support it seem like crazy assholes.
Great tips!
Everything you said makes common sense. I am not an experienced traveller, but just be sensible, right?
CrankyBubushka O agree with you!
Why do drugs to begin with? They'll do nothing to help you in life, so just stay the fuck away from them. If you're addicted go get help.
Exactly. I don't understand the appeal of drugs. It can only end up badly, whether that means going to jail, ruining your relationships, or damaging your health.
I found Waldo in this video :D
Well, in Lihuania time an time again some geniuses get in trouble for urinating on Presidental palace. You dont have to have degree in law to know, that this will get you in trouble in any country
I remember watching a Canadian walking up to a guy sitting down on a memorial marker And the Canadian says Hey bud Where are you from..? States ! he says..Did you serve in the millitary? No i'm here In Normandy with friends from work traveling France.. Well my friend if you Don't get off that Canadian 3rd army memorial plaque with my grandfathers name on it Normandy is going to have 1 more American casualty ..The guy got up and walking away said ..jeez i thought Canadians were nice.. The Canadian ran over to him and punched him in the face ..This is me being nice ...Other words were said but that American Had a few i think french people telling him he was not welcome to be here
It's only fitting that this video is 4:20 minutes long haha
Fun fact about that Shakira video: she got fined for dancing in the fountain too! So don't do it, no one is immune!
Alyssa Taylor hahaha didn’t know that
#3 - Like making a nazi salute in Germany or Poland etc. Some people had serious trouble with that. Even for fun or a joke..
Feeding pigeons in public areas will get you a fine in most of Germany too, especially in semi-covered and indoor areas (it is only permitted in dovecotes and in relative wilderness).
Flushing toilets in apartments with neighbours within hearing distance in Switzerland will get you a fine (night silence law).
I would recommend putting a limit on how much alcohol you drink per day to be on the safe side during your vacations .
Holy shit! Those are gorgeous bicycles.
I like how his video about getting arrested and drugs ends at 4:20
Don't steal a picture of Kim Jong Il from your hotel
I just hate imagining that tourists don't know local laws and break them and don't know why then they start disliking the country if they have no value
Gum chewing in and of itself isn’t illegal in Singapore, but spitting it out on the ground is.
hittingtax26 As it probably should be everywhere
it's so funny to hear guys doing a capoeira exhibition in the back
3:08 yeah, you can walk in poeples gardens if it has a right of way because it’s basically and ancient right to pass freely on the “highway”
be like Shakira! Mark you got a great sense of humor!
Shakira ain’t got nothing on your moves Mark 👏😂
If I had a dollar for every time Wolter said "Okay," I'd be a millionaire.
+GoldenCarrot256 - Grammatik Nazi. You should see how many get cut in the editing process too. Also "now" :)
How about "staff like that" ? :)
Chewing gum as an infraction has been taken off the books in Singapore since 2004. :(
What square in Barcelona is that? :-)
Thanks.
I love your videos, just curious if you ever visited Israel...
I hate getting arrested in foreign countries.
The comment regarding how “nice” going to jail is in the USA is all I needed to know that he clearly misrepresents and-or generalizes information about different countries. I really hope travelers verify any info before traveling.
Hey Wolters World I have been to Barcelona twice I never been arrested because I don't cause problems for the locals or the police
+Rob Dunne exactly:)
Rob Dunne thats generally my rule too, anywhere!
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Be advised on if it’s legal to take beach sand out of the country too.
2:35 Wally’s world
the Netherlands have funny laws like you cant buy alcohol in coffee shops but you can buy mushrooms and weed.
See the lamppost? That's one of Gaudí's :D
I love that plaza.
I know a lot of people who went to the Netherlands to legally buy some weed (fun fact: it's actually ‘illegal but not punishable’, i.e. you are technically breaking the law) and then took it with them to Germany or France where it is strictly illegal.