Want to stay safe when traveling?
I want you to look around where you are right now, what do you see? Think of it from the point of view of a degenerate with the intent on taking what is not theirs… Who do you see that looks flashy? Who looks like an idiot when it comes to street smarts? Who looks like they are holding some cash? Who has lots of jewelery?
Look, the world is one big reef and we’re all fish swimming around in it. Predators are always present and staying fed because they need to eat to live. The game is not to become a baitfish for a predator. Look around and if all the people around you were walking down an alley and a crew was going to jump someone; would it be you?
There is no way to stay safe but lots of ways to minimize your risks. I like to look borderline homeless with old dirty white t-shirts, cargo shorts and well worn shoes. I wear no jewlery and display no signs of wealth despite having deep pockets in my pants and secret ones on top of that. You see, lions go for the weakest in the herd and so do thieves. They want the fatest zebra they can find that is sickly.
In our world, we aren’t sickly but if we look disoriented and have meat on us aka things worth stealing we become singled out. Also, don’t be a fool and keep your eyes over your shoulders. The world isn’t as dangerous as people say but if you make the wrong step and play the fool; you’re gonna get it.
Walk places like you’re on a mission; humbly but confidently.
Also, looking dishelved and a bit rough helps; nobody wants to jack a skid who might stab them. I don’t have a knife but when I’ve been on the road a while I do look skidly by design. Sometimes if I feel eyes on me I act a little unstable like a tick in my shoulder; just let them know that they might get your gear but one of them will be left with scars and no thief or person for that matter wants that.
You’ve seen me in videos; now see me in Singapore at Billionaire.com’s first anniversary party… This guy would get jacked in a second walking around some of the places I’ve been. Same dude, dishelved and with old clothes has few worries… They say what counts is on the inside but let’s be real; we all still form opinions based on looks.
Look poor and you’ll live the richest of lives on the road…
Now that I’ve written this, I hope I don’t get robbed today…
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Great advice! Got pickpocketed in Cochabamba, Bolivia yesterday but luckily only had $11 in local currency on me and an old wallet, so no harm done.
Glad you’re okay and not much was taken; heard that city is rough.
I got pickpocketed in Hanoi, Vietnam during their Independence Day celebrations. My fault, had a beer in one hand, camera in others and people all brushing up against each other.
There was $5US in the wallet and they dropped it right where they got the cash. Oddly enough, I had $$$ on the otherside. 😉
http://stophavingaboringlife.com/hanoi-liberation-day-trip-to-the-dentist-a-chinese-visa-getting-pick-pocketed/
Good read. Grats on the Billionaire spot.
Thanks, good times and strong drinks.
Had friends that knew the subways in New York were sketchy to pass out for the night. So they put five dollars in each pocket back and front. These obviously were not rich kids. They woke up with all exposed pockets cut open and the unexposed okay. The predator was a magician with scissors. Sometimes it does not matter how poor you look. But never pass out on a subway, i guess is the point.
The multiple pocket idea was for pick pockets on the street. They never tried that idea again. They were also really young.
I hear what you’re saying but even homeless men sleep during the day becaue they realize the freaks come out at night.
Another big thing is staying out of areas known for the such styles.
Obviously, never carry a wallet. And NEVER have it in your back pocket.
Have known more than one dude that is more attached to his wallet than girls are to the purse. One can not get them to ditch it no matter what one says.
I carry loose cash and a hidden card here or there. .
Great advice
Not sure where the rest of my comment went, but I also thanked you for the insight, as I do like to travel
Pleasure.
have you ever cut a man?
no
Only time I know I got ripped off was when I was getting a massage and caught the girl with one hand on my, um, leg, and the other in my pants pocket which was hanging on the wall…
I never trust those ladies so always keep that gear near.