Drugs Scam in Thailand and What to Do?
Using illicit drugs in Thailand is an extremely ill-advised choice. Yet, every year, numerous individuals fall into a deceptive sense of security in places like Koh Phangan and make the…
Travel to India with some caution
The significant wealth and class disparities in this country might provide some insights into the prevalence of scams and theft. However, according to John Gobbels, the Vice President and Chief…
Madagascar is dangerous and ain’t no cartoon movie
It’s important to exercise caution and stay informed when traveling to any foreign country, including Madagascar. While Madagascar generally has a lower crime rate compared to some other African countries,…
Travelling to Guatemala City, Guatemala and beyond is dangerous
Guatemala, a Central American nation situated just south of Mexico, is currently designated with a Level 3 travel advisory by the U.S. State Department. This advisory reflects the various challenges…
Why Storing Food Should Be On Your Bucket List
A friend was asking me how I store food for the long-term the other day. This prompted me to dissect one of the buckets we normally rotate through and share…
Travelers and crime in Greece
Navigating Greece, a country that has faced financial challenges and grappled with the influx of refugees, demands a keen awareness of potential petty crime. The confluence of circumstances has led…
Survival Tips: Preparing Yourself For Traveling Our Nation’s Highways
Many years ago I was traveling back down to San Diego with some friends, and we were ‘yucking’ it up in the vehicle. We were a convoy of three vehicles,…
Inside the Mind of a Pickpocket: Understand Their Tactics
Pickpocketing is a skillful and often covert form of theft that involves stealing items from a person’s pocket, bag, or possession without their knowledge. To successfully execute their craft, pickpockets…
Every Man’s Home is His Castle, Unless You Believe Otherwise But It’s His Mind that is the Fortress
My thoughts After the November, 2015 attacks in Paris, France and the Bamako hotel attack in Mali, I’ve had a little bit of time to think about those horrible events.…
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The Art of Pickpocketing: Prevention and Safety Measures
Charles Dickens’ timeless novel “Oliver Twist” takes readers on a journey through the gritty streets of Victorian London. The character of the Artful Dodger is a member of Fagin’s gang…