Packing for a trip can feel like preparing for a mini apocalypse. You double-check your clothes, toiletries, and gadgets, confident that you’ve thought of everything—until you land and discover that some everyday item is suddenly illegal. It happens more often than you might think. Across the globe, countries enforce surprising bans on things that travelers commonly assume are harmless.
From personal care items to quirky gadgets, here’s a whirlwind tour of six travel essentials that could get you into hot water if you’re not careful.
