Summer Madness: Serbs and Their Luggage to Greece!
The vacation season is in full swing, and Serbs are traditionally heading to Greece. But this year, things have gone completely bonkers! Since June 1st, new bus travel rules have been in effect, but it seems no one got clear instructions. The result? People are bringing all sorts of crazy stuff, and one of the most bizarre cases is a man who brought a whole dismembered pig on the bus! Yes, you read that right — a pig cut into pieces just to fit easier in the luggage compartment.
New Rules, Old Problems
According to the new rules, a passenger can bring one suitcase up to 23 kilograms and one carry-on bag that fits above the seat. But every agency has its own rules, so confusion is huge. Some ban fridges, sun umbrellas, deck chairs, and even certain foods. People are confused and asking what is allowed and what is not. One mom asked if she could bring three smaller suitcases for three people or just one big one — and no one knew the answer.
What’s Forbidden?
Tour guides and agencies generally allow only clothes, shoes, and a little cosmetics. Food and drinks are often a problem, especially if they contain prohibited substances. But what about the crazy examples? One butcher brought a whole pig, another brought several liters of homemade rakija, and there were those who tried to smuggle live animals, ten bottles of various drinks, a carton of eggs, milk, yogurt, and even 23 five-liter glass bottles of olive oil! Some of these items were even dangerous — one bottle was near the bus engine and could have caused a fire.
Why All This?
Greece is a favorite destination, but the new rules were introduced for safety and organization. However, it’s clear people are either uninformed or unwilling to follow the rules. Drivers have the right to refuse forbidden items, and if your suitcase is bigger than allowed, you have to pay extra. But that doesn’t solve the problem of ignorance and chaos at borders and on buses.
What’s Next?
This year, your vacation could turn into a nightmare if you don’t get informed well. The sea in Greece is waiting, but don’t bring a pig, a rabbit, or ten bottles of rakija! Still, if you have some bizarre luggage, maybe you’ll have a story to tell on the way back. So, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever brought on vacation? Or maybe you’re the one who brought the pig? Drop a comment, let’s laugh or rage together!
This article is based on information from Kurir and Telegraf portals, with no fabrication or fiction.
