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Florence: Up to EUR500 fine for eating on streets
September 6 (TravelAndy): The authorities in Florence have announced to fine tourists found snacking on the city streets.
The fine, which ranges between EUR150 and EUR500, will be applicable in the Via de’Neri, Via della Ninna, Piazzale degli Uffizi and Piazza del Grano. Overcrowding is inconveniencing the residents of this area, reports said.
Shops will put up posters asking people not to eat on the streets.
The ban is in place from noon to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm.
Interestingly, people will not be fined if they walk while eating. They can only be fined if they stop or sit to eat on the streets.
Florence mayor Dario Nardella said, “The new rule is not aimed at tourism in general but at uneducated visitors who camp in the streets with their lunch… Right now residents cannot get into their houses because of the tourists eating on their doorsteps.”
Tourist fined for touching seal & chasing turtle in Hawaii
August 28 (TravelAndy): A tourist from Alabama has been fined USD1,500 for touching a sleeping Hawaiian monk seal and chasing a turtle, said reports.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, monk seals and sea turtles are considered “part of the identity of the islands and hold a special place in the minds and hearts of the people of Hawaii”.
Signage is put up on touristy beaches asking people not to bother these endangered animals.
The man got into trouble after posting videos on his touching a sleeping seal and aggressively chasing a turtle while snorkelling on Instagram. Continue reading Tourist fined for touching seal & chasing turtle in Hawaii
Kyoto’s list of don’ts for visitors
August 13 (TravelAndy): Japan’s former capital and popular tourist destination Kyoto has released a list of don’ts for tourists visiting the city.
The guideline is called ‘Akimahen’, the Japanese word meaning ‘don’ts’.
This list includes some basic civic manners as well as Japanese traditions that visitors are expected to adhere to.
It is absolutely forbidden to smoke in a public place in Kyoto and the offence invites a a fine of JPY1,000. Continue reading Kyoto’s list of don’ts for visitors