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Smoking is super common in Serbia. According to official statistics, over 40% of the adult population smokes. And you can smoke anywhere—even in cafes and restaurants. So you'll often walk into a place and think you could hang an axe in there, it's so smoky.

Sometimes you can escape to outdoor seating if they have it. But even that doesn't always work: I walked past a sports bar patio the other day and it was still uncomfortably smoky even outside.

There are places where owners don't allow smoking. Enthusiasts mark these places on Google Maps. For example, here are some spots in Belgrade.

PS. Even though everyone smokes everywhere, I haven't seen cigarette butts scattered all over the streets. Overall, it's clean and tidy here.