Strangest Illegal Souvenirs of the World!

Embargoed Gold

Gold is faultlessly legal to own! But, if it comes from a country where the U.S. has imposed an embargo, you are going to be held at the customs. The list alters often; it presently comprises just Cuba, Iran, Burma, and certain parts of Sudan. But Serbia, Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan were only just featured. Granted, not many travelers are running off to Iran, Iraq, or Afghanistan to stash up on gold—but Serbia and Cuba each host millions of U.S. tourists each year. Of course, the U.S. government would say you shouldn’t be visiting Cuba anyway, and you sure shouldn’t be bringing home any gold (or cigars!)