Before any trip abroad it really is worth checking the government website regarding foreign travel advice. Here you can get a summary of the current travel advice and then a breakdown of local laws and customs as well as safety information regarding terrorism and details of any health issues in the country.

The laws and customs page is particularly useful as there are some things that as a tourist you really need to know. For instant in Turkey it is illegal not to call some form of photographic ID with you, so you’ll need to carry round a copy of your passport at all times. In Cuba the import of meat or fruit is prohibited therefore any found on you at the time of travel will be confiscated and destroyed.

The page also offers advice for same sex couples traveling abroad about the tolerance regarding public displays of affection and in some countries warning of it being against the law. In Oman. For example, homosexuality is illegal as is drinking or being drunk in public.

So always check your travel advice before you visit a new country to avoid any problems during your stay.