The worst travel behaviors of 2023

VnExpress•23/12/2023

Tourists have caused a "freakout" among farm owners in England by repeatedly undressing to take photos next to flowerbeds, despite the presence of children.

Below are the worst travel behaviors that tourists engaged in during 2023, compiled and listed by month by CNN .

Italy has long been a "hotbed" of bad behavior brought about by tourists. In January , a 34-year-old American tourist deliberately drove across the Ponte Vecchio, the country's most famous bridge, which is normally reserved for pedestrians in Florence. He was subsequently fined 500 euros.

In February A Chinese tourist was fined 125,000 yuan (425 million VND) after live-streaming himself cooking and eating a great white shark, a species protected by the Chinese government .

In March, Yury Chilikin, a Russian tourist, angered the people of Bali, Indonesia, when he stripped down and posed semi-nude for photos on Mount Agung, the island's sacred volcano. Yury later apologized publicly on social media and sought help from Ni Luh Djelantik, a mediator, to quell the public's outrage. Despite this, Yury was still deported.

Also this month, Japan announced a ban on visitors taking "indecent" photos at Ghibli Park, an amusement park dedicated to works by the famous animation studio Studio Ghibli. One of the photos that caused outrage showed male visitors "pretending to harass young girls" at the park. "I really hope people like that don't come here anymore," said Hideaki Ōmura, the governor of Aichi Prefecture.

A group of young people were rescued by emergency services in England after using hallucinogenic mushrooms, which led to a state of disorientation and loss of control. Photo: CNN — A group of young people were rescued by emergency services in England after using hallucinogenic mushrooms, which led to a state of disorientation and loss of control. Photo: *CNN*

In Florence, Italy, another American tourist drove his Ferrari into the pedestrian square Piazza della Signoria and was fined $506. Another tourist recklessly jumped into a Venice canal from a nearby three-story building. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said he would issue the reckless individual a "certificate of stupidity."

Also this month, a couple of tourists were jailed for stealing 45 bottles of wine after dining at the Atrio restaurant in Caceres, western Spain. One of the most expensive bottles they stole was a Chateau d'Yquem vintage from 1805, valued at $371,000.

In April, a group of young tourists, captivated by the beauty of the Lake District in England, visited the area. However, the youths decided to enhance their sightseeing experience by using hallucinogenic mushrooms. Others discovered them in a dazed, disoriented state and called for rescue.

On May 20th , a visitor to Yellowstone National Park lifted a newborn calf out of the water while a herd of bison was crossing a river. This action was considered a violation of park regulations, which require visitors to stay away from wildlife and not interact with the animals.

A tourist carved the words "Ivan + Hayley 23" onto a wall at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, and posted a video online in June. Police tracked down the man shortly afterward, and he is awaiting a court ruling in 2024.

In July, two tourists from Switzerland and Germany continued the practice of carving their names onto the Colosseum. They were both caught red-handed engaging in this prohibited act.

Sam Wilson, owner of Stoke Fruit Farm on Hayling Island, off the coast of England, appealed in August to visitors to stop undressing and going naked among the flowerbeds on his property. Sam issued the warning after discovering that young children were also visiting his farm and witnessing the inappropriate behavior of adults.

Tourists visited Stoke Fruit Farm and took nude photos in the sunflower fields. Photo: Stoke Fruit Farm — Tourists visited Stoke Fruit Farm and took nude photos in the sunflower fields. Photo: *Stoke Fruit Farm*

Also this month, a tourist was caught wading into the Trevi Fountain to collect drinking water. The female tourist was arrested by police and faces a $550 fine.

In August, two intoxicated American tourists were found early in the morning at the Eiffel Tower in France. They were reportedly "trapped at the tower due to excessive drinking," the Paris prosecutor's office said.

In September , Air Canada staff forced passengers on a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal to sit on seats soiled by vomit left behind by passengers on a previous flight. The airline issued a public apology after the incident went viral.

In Israel, an American tourist damaged two second-century Roman sculptures in October . Police said the man knocked over the statues, but his lawyer countered, saying his client suffered from "Jerusalem Syndrome," where tourists are so overwhelmed by history that they become detached from reality.

An ancient statue was broken by an American tourist in Israel. Photo: CNN. — An ancient statue was broken by an American tourist in Israel. Photo: *CNN* .

In November, an American tourist was banned from the Philippines for life after being accused of writing offensive remarks on an immigration application form. According to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, the 34-year-old man was denied entry and placed on a permanent blacklist for "disrespectful" behavior. At the airport, he displayed contemptuous behavior towards an immigration officer when asked to fill out an online travel application form. He also threw his passport and cell phone at another person.

(By Anh Minh , according to CNN )

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