All Topics

Each topic is compared across all 50 countries on KnowBefore

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Tipping

Do you tip? How much? When? The rules vary wildly by country.

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Public Transport

How to get around using trains, buses, and metro systems.

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Tourist Healthcare

What to do if you get sick or injured while traveling.

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Local Laws

Key laws tourists must know to avoid fines or arrest.

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Emergency Numbers

Police, ambulance, and fire numbers for every country.

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Dress Code

What to wear — and what to avoid — in each country.

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Alcohol Rules

Drinking laws, age limits, and cultural norms around alcohol.

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Bargaining Culture

Where to haggle, where not to, and how to do it right.

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Photography Rules

Where you can and cannot take photos — and what the rules are.

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Sunday & Holiday Hours

When shops, banks, and services close for weekends and holidays.

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Taxi & Rideshare

Is Uber available? Are taxis safe? How to avoid getting scammed.

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Water Safety

Is tap water safe to drink? Should you use bottled water?

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ATMs & Cash

Do ATMs work with foreign cards? Is cash or card preferred?

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SIM Card & Internet

How to get a local SIM card. Where to buy it. What it costs.

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Electricity & Plugs

What plug type is used? What voltage? Do I need a converter?

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Scams to Avoid

The most common tourist scams and how to avoid them.

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Crime & Safety

How safe is it for tourists? What areas to avoid?

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Cultural Etiquette

Key cultural rules tourists accidentally break. What is considered rude?

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Language Basics

Do locals speak English? What key phrases should I know?

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Beach & Swimming

Are beaches free? Is swimming safe? Jellyfish, rip currents, sharks.

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Driving Rules

Can I use my home driving license? Which side of the road?

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Restaurants & Food

How do restaurants work? Is service included? What to avoid?

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Religious Site Etiquette

Rules for visiting temples, mosques, and churches. Dress code, photography.

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Weather & Best Time

When is the best time to visit? What is the rainy season?

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Money-Saving Tips

Best ways to save money as a tourist. Free things to do.

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