News - Dangerous travel: Countries to avoid. 25 Places That Look Not Normal, But Are Actually Real. 7 Innocent Gestures That Can Get You Killed Overseas. If you've ever had your penis cut off and/or been executed while on holiday, you'll probably know that it's easy to offend people from other cultures. Unless you learn the ways of the place you're visiting, even the most well-meaning tourist can regularly find his oesophagus stuffed with burning goat.
But surely just plain common sense and good manners will save you, right?