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Originally Posted by mirevolver
I play things safe and keep things like cash, credit cards and passport in different areas around my body. Combining that with being constantly alert, and trying my best not to stick out like the average tourist has kept me pretty safe.
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I can't second this enough. If possible, learn a few words of whatever the local language is and try to dress appropriately. When I was in Switzerland (business trip, actually) over the summer, I frequently got confused for a German college student - which is significantly better than being confused for a "dumb American tourist."
Even if you wouldn't fit in, at least don't play the role of the stereotypical wide eyed tourist, oblivious to the world just taking snapshots. It's a good way to get mugged - and that's not an experience you want to go through.