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I think most people r already aware of this, but since I saw tourists missing their luggage every now n then, it's better 2 emphasize d importance of keeping an eye... no, make it two eyes... on ur belongings...
in restaurants, or cafes or bars... DO NOT put ur belonging near ur feet or other places where u can't watch it at all time... if u do, before u know it, ur stuff will disappear in a matter of seconds... n u will never lay sight on it ever again, trust me.... just put ur stuff on ur lap or on d table... whatever u do, don't let it out of ur sight........
If u have a backpack, always make sure every five minutes to check that it's still ok... put ur wallet inside d backpack where it's harder to find and not d front pocket or right above ur other stuff where people can easily take it after opening ur backpack...... If u feel something is touching it or something, just turn around and make sure that it's still closed properly...........
And last but not least, when u have a handbag, don't get too near to d traffic... a fellow student of mine had her purse snatched from her by guys on motorcycle.... just put ur hand on it in a protective way and on quiet street, be really alert........
it's not that i'm advising u 2 be paranoid or something... but i've seen lots of cases where tourists got all their luggage stolen, which means that they don't have their passports, money, and plane ticket anymore.... i'd hate 2 see a fellow traveller suffer like that... so please PLEASE prevent it from happening 2 u..........
if it does happen to u (knock on wood)... just ask d direction 2 d local police and report it immediately.... d police will let u use d phone 2 block ur credit card and ATM card.... and maybe u can also contact ur acquaintance or family so that they can help u further........ Leave a Comment
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I stated before how safe this city is. I am also a product of inner city life of the States. So my perception may be skewed compared to others. I never once felt threatened or in danger, and I was wondering the streets at 2 am by myself at times. I did run across some people who were held by knife around the Red Light. Although the individual did confess to walking solo and completely inebriated, stumbling everywhere, acting like an easy target. You will be asked by the street dealers to stop and talk, but DON’T. And keep on walking like you know where you are going at all times. I was twisted around, getting lost, what seemed to be ever 15 minutes, but it is not a big (inner) city, and it you are usually never more than a couple blocks from where you want to go. I found this to be very fun. But unlike the States, you are in a society where guns are not that prevalent, and you can always run from a knife, not a bullet. Leave a Comment
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