With the start of summer just on the horizon, it’s about time for you to start planning your seasonal staycations, weekend getaways and abroad adventures. After all, everyone deserves some vacation time to sit back and unwind from the stresses of everyday life. As a vaper, part of finding your state of relaxation most likely involves a few calming puffs from your e-cig device. So, if you’re hoping to enjoy some new sights and sounds over the summer months, it’s important for you to do the research beforehand in order to find out which countries possess vaping restrictions and bans. After all, while many countries simply possess limitations on nicotine-containing e-juices, others have banned products altogether. To ensure your journey is worry-free, here are a few things that you should consider before setting out.
What are the vaping laws at your destination?
It’s incredibly important for you to conduct some research beforehand on the legal status of vaping in countries you plan to visit. While most places in the world are tolerant of e-cigs, some do possess restrictions on e-liquids that contain nicotine as an ingredient. For example, it is illegal to sell vaping products in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, but it’s perfectly okay to vape in these countries. Moreover, in other places where vaping is banned, such as Singapore and Thailand, the possession of e-cigs could result in up to ten years in prison. There are also countries such as, Sweden, Australia and Japan that simply possess laws that restrict vaping, which means that vape products can be bought and sold, but e-liquids must remain nicotine-free.
This is why it’s essential for you to stay up-to-date with the laws of the countries that are on your traveling bucket list, as well as their definitions that can vary from country to country.
What are the airport and airline policies?
Now that you’ve selected a vape-friendly destination, the next thing you should consider is the policies of all the airports and airlines you’ll be encountering prior to booking your flight. It’s important to consider the rules of the airports you’re laying over in, as well as the regulations regarding carry-on baggage. Since e-cigs are electronic devices, they will most likely be required in your carry-on luggage for safety purposes. So, for the purposes of travel, you may want to consider the convenience of a disposable e-cig in order to limit the number of batteries that you’ll be required to carry.
Can you vape in public places and restaurants?
Now that you’ve found a destination, airline and airport that supports vape culture, it’s also important for you to read up on the by-laws of the regions that you’ll be visiting. After all, you don’t want to be seen breaking the rules or disregarding the local culture. That being said, many places lump vaping together under anti-smoking laws which will restrict vaping in public places. However, there are some countries that will allow you to enjoy your disposable e-cig in an open-air restaurant or out on the beach.
Other things to keep in mind when traveling with your e-cig
While laws and restrictions are the most crucial elements of your travel plans to consider when you’re a vaper, there are a few other things that you should keep in mind if you’re planning to get on a plane or take a road-trip.
- How will you store your e-juice? E-liquids in bottles need to be stored in a vertical position while in your luggage and once you’ve reached your accommodation in order to avoid any spillage. So, if you’re worried about carrying around fragile bottles, choose a disposable e-cig for vape and dispose convenience or pick up a Logic Power Series starter kit that uses pre-packaged, spill-proof cartomizers to give you worry-free vaping enjoyment. Because these e-juice capsules simply pop on and off the end of the device, you won’t need to worry about pouring or spilling e-juice when you are out on the road as well.
- How will you maintain a cool temperature? Many travel destinations are hot and humid, so, it’s important to know if you will have access to a fridge or cool storage space in order to avoid any spoilage of your supply. Also, there are destinations that take over 24 hours to get to, so, consider this when you’re packing e-liquid for your trip.
- How will you charge your device? Consider the wattage of the plugs in the country you’re visiting and ensure that the energy levels are converted properly before plugging in your device.
Don’t Forget to check out our other tips for travelling with your vape pen!
Are there any other factors to consider if you’re a vaper going away on holidays? Drop a comment below if you have any tips to share.
Alex Wilks is the Social Media & Content Creator for Trek Marketing. Her work has been featured on Global News, Black Press Media, andthe Kwantlen Chronicle
