1. It is recommended to use bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes. Tap water is not dangerous and is thoroughly cleaned, but drinking this water can worsen the process of acclimatization.
2. People, who are not used to the abundance of spicy food, are not recommended to indulge themselves in the exploration of local delicacies. Most of them have many various spices, so it is better to mix the national cuisine and traditional European food.
3. Despite the fact that local tropical forests have no poisonous insects, bites of many of them can be quite painful. When heading for a stroll, it is better to put on closed clothes and shoes and use special repellents.
4. Scuba divers should also be careful as sea urchins can be quite dangerous.
6. Local corals are protected by the law, so it is prohibited to break or damage them during scuba diving tours. Tourists should also refrain from buying corals from local sellers as that might result in problems with the law.
7. Check your outfit prior to visiting religious landmarks. It is recommended to choose clothes in neutral shades and as closed as possible. Don’t forget to take your shoes off prior to entering a temple.
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9. Tourists should not take photographs of local people or record them without permission. There are quite many Muslims in Balaclava, and they cannot have their pictures taken due to the limitations of the religion.
10. Local people have quite an early lunch. In many government offices and shops, the lunch break lasts from 11:00 to 12:00.
11. Beach sellers sometimes offer local weed to travelers. This weed is a light narcotic substance, and the island’s law prohibits the use, sale, and purchase of it. In order not to have problems with the police, it is better to refrain from the services of street sellers.
