Travel To Australia - How to Pack to Protect Against Pickpockets

Make travel safer. Security wallets etc; neck wallets, travel pouches, security belts, money belts, rolling carry on luggage makes travel easier.

All documents in his wallet had to be replaced and his money was gone; we spent hours at the police station, as it was,  . He could have saved himself a lot of grief; had he planned ahead,  . My cousin was not well prepared for such an occurrence;  . But the culprit had already disappeared in the crowd leaving the train; he noticed it immediately,  . Someone swiped my cousin's wallet from his back pocket; just before the final stop, while taking a train from the Colosseum back to the main train station - standing room only - hanging on to one of the straps installed for that purpose,  . Italy; rome, i've experience with pickpockets in only one of them,  . 2009 TripAdvisor pointed out the 10 worst places for pickpockets, on September 14th.

actually you should consider two questions:    How do you plan for such an event?

* How do I try to prevent it from happening in the first place?

If it should happen, * How can I make it the least troublesome?

Here are my suggestions:

This will also help you keep your luggage to a minimum;  . 1) Leave everything you cannot bear to lose at home.

  Stored separately from other documents; and take another copy with you, leave one copy with a trusted person at home,  . Which you will have with you, make copies of all important documents, 2) Before you leave home.

And don't forget to bring emergency contact numbers, just in case you do need to replace important documents, 3) Bring a set of extra passport photos with you.

Take along an extra set of safety pins; speaking of pinning items inside pockets,  . Chances are you won't lose everything at once; if you keep your cash safely pinned in one pocket or money belt and credit cards in another,  . Don't keep cash and credit cards together;  . 4) Divide your valuables.

And it is easier to keep an eye on your belongings; you will not have to carry more than you can handle,  . 5) Pack as few things as possible.

Buy something in a local grocery store or drug store and use their bag to carry some items;  . The smaller the chance that you'll be targeted; the more you fit in with the locals,  . 6) Try not to look like a tourist.

Never pay by showing a wad of cash. 7) Never keep your wallet in your rear pocket.

  Don't take shortcuts down alleyways;  . Stay in areas that are populated and well lit;  . 8) Avoid getting into confrontations with anyone.

Even other tourists; children alone, that includes women with babies,  . Even people who seem to be no threat can be scam artists;  . 9) Don't listen to sob stories.

While a partner steals from you or cuts your purse straps; accidentally spills something on you or other such diversions, always have your guard up when someone asks directions,  . 10) Watch out for tag team distractions.

Which can leave you stranded in foreign surroundings, following the above advice will protect you from having your holiday spoiled by events.

Never forget the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared; therefore,  . Consider that you may occasionally fall asleep during transit;  . Neck wallets etc, security belts, travel pouches, money belts,   which are an added protection against theft:  there are products on the market, finally.

Here they are in order as given by Trip Advisor: and just in case you'd like to know the 10 worst cities for pickpockets,

Spain 1) Barcelona,

Italy 2) Rome,

Czech Republic 3) Prague,

Spain 4) Madrid,

France 5) Paris,

Italy 6) Florence,

Argentina 7) Buenos Aires,

Netherlands 8) Amsterdam,

Greece 9) Athens,

Vietnam 10) Hanoi,