According to a recent study, Paris was shown to be one of the safest cities in Europe. It is also one of the most expensive cities to reside in. The study further showed that violent crimes are relatively minimal in Paris compared to other cities. However, you should not throw caution into the wind whilst traveling to Paris or any other city that has been classified as ?safe?.
Discussed herein, are a couple of safety tips that you should observe whilst travelling to a crowded city. Some of them may seem trivial but can go a long way in guaranteeing for your safety:
Pick pocketing
No matter where you are in the world, there are pickpockets and tourists are always the major targets. You need to always be extra cautious with your personal effects, particularly when in crowded areas, for example, train stations, tourist attraction sites and metro stations. Ensure that you have a money belt to keep your money. In addition, you need to desist from the habit of walking with more than $150.00 in cash at any given time.
Thanks to technology you do not have to carry cash with you as you can use your credit card to purchase anything, thus preventing the need to carry cash. Before traveling abroad, check with your credit card company to see if it can be used in different countries.
Before going out to shop, have a rough idea of how much items cost and only carry the amount of money you need to spend.
Do not leave your valuables unattended
At no given time, should you leave your bags and other valuables unattended in a public area. Other than the risk of being stolen, unattended bags can be regarded as security threats and can instantly be destroyed by the local security authorities.
When in a crowded area, try as much as possible to keep a low profile. The reason why some people are frequently targeted by pickpockets and other gangs is because they are highly visible.? Desist from the habit of wearing conspicuous attires and jewelries.
Avoid eye contacts
Depending on the city you are in, making a protracted eye contact is an indication of invitation. This in turn has led to a myriad of sexual harassment cases. Therefore, if you are out clubbing or shopping, try as much as possible from making lengthy eye contacts with men if you are a woman.
Exercise caution when crossing the streets
Motorists in countries like Egypt and France are known to be aggressive on the road and frequently flout traffic rules. Therefore, you need to be extra cautious when crossing the streets as well as busy intersections. Do not just cross the road because others are doing so, the street light could be green, but a motorist may just ignore it.
Last but not least, when attending concerts, it?s advisable to identify the exit locations beforehand and stay close to them in case of an emergency. In addition, let your colleagues know of where you are going and at what time you will be back.
Source: http://www.securityworldnews.com/2011/09/29/how-to-be-vigilant-in-crowded-areas/
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