The French may love a baguette but they don’t want to see them in their municipal swimming pools, thanks – nope, not even one of the smaller ones. To that end, boys, you need to be sure you pack your form-fitting trunks or Speedos next time you’re planning to vacation in France: loose fitting shorts are not allowed.
28. Don’t Fake It, In Venice Italy
Ever picked up a pair of “Roy Bens” from a street vendor? Fakes – some quality, some less so – are everywhere when you travel, but beware of jumping on the ‘labels for less’ bandwagon in Venice: the issue is dealt with harshly, with action taken against both vendor and buyer. For the amount you could be fined, you may as well have bought the genuine item.