I’ve known of backpacks slashed, taken off the wearer, lifted from the floor beside the owner. All this means to exercise common sense and keep valuables next to the skin, under the shirt or trousers. I’ve seen young backpackers, obviously on their first trip, with brand new backpacks, looking inexperienced and just waiting to be robbed. In over 50 years of travel (yes I’m still traveling solo) I’ve only been robbed in my hometown in Australia where I haven’t seen the need to practice caution!
I’ve known of backpacks slashed, taken off the wearer, lifted from the floor beside the owner. All this means to exercise common sense and keep valuables next to the skin, under the shirt or trousers. I’ve seen young backpackers, obviously on their first trip, with brand new backpacks, looking inexperienced and just waiting to be robbed. In over 50 years of travel (yes I’m still traveling solo) I’ve only been robbed in my hometown in Australia where I haven’t seen the need to practice caution!