5 TIPS YOU NEED to AVOID PARIS PICKPOCKETS

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Pickpockets are a HUGE problem in Paris. But I'm giving you the 5 top travel tips to stay safe in Paris and outsmart the pickpockets. These petty thieves steal phones, laptops and wallets on a daily basis. And the buses & subways are their primary places where they target people. But the sidewalks are also a prime spot for pick pockets in Paris to rob people.Luckily these crimes are not violent, but you still don't want to be a target. So here are the way you can protect yourself and avoid these pickpocketers while you're in Paris, either as a tourist or resident. All can be robbed if you don't take the necessary precautions.
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@sandralauzon9416 Жыл бұрын

My tips: 1) wear a fanny pack under your coat, coat closed. 2) Do not carry multiple bags 3) Be aware of your surroundings 4) No open zippers 5) travel documents in body pouch inside your closed coat.

@cathycalrow9111 4 ай бұрын

I keep my handbag inside my coat/cardigan where possible and the police advice is to have a shoulder bag in front of you not at the side. It is rare to go out not wearing a coat or cardigan/jacket in the UK. I have an elderly friend who has her money purse on a long metal chain fixed inside her handbag.

@murraypollard Жыл бұрын

A simple trick I use to slow down & stop a pick pocket is to put a safety pin through my pants pockets with the release for it inside the pocket. The outside pocket is now pined to the actual pants. All the shows from the outside is a very thin metal bar of the safety pin, so it's barely noticeable. This then makes the opening to the pocket much smaller and objects like a phone or wallet can't be taken out. However, I can get my fingers/thumb inside to release the safety pin and remove it, then take objects out of my pocket, return them and re-install the safety pin. For a zipper, I'll pit a safety pin through that so it can't be opened without removing the safety pin first. I've traveled all over the world, 343 cities, and never had a problem with this method.

@trungnguyen-hv4ji Жыл бұрын

Use the safety pins for babies instead. They're better and safer with different closing tops.

@Mrs.TJTaylor Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you.

@leslie-annepepin8927 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a travel purse that has clips for all the zippers. It’s a crossbody with ‘no cut’ material. I love it.

@007nadineL Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous and stupid

@tchocky71 7 ай бұрын

@@sarahkelsey4287I had planned to do such a thing but never got round to it from being busy with all the other things to consider!

@maureenmolleron747 Жыл бұрын

Moved to Paris with my French husband over 28 years ago and never have been pickpocketed. I grew up in a ghetto area near Detroit, so I don't trust anyone. My husband, who was born and raised in Paris has been pickpocketed, because he trusts everyone to do the right thing. One thing you didn't mention is that the thieves can be as young as 3 years old. They are with an older sibling or a mother acting distressed and tired. Had one approach me on the Metro and yelled thieves on the train, because she had already unzipped my oblivious vacationing mother's bag. Three of them jumped off at the next station, because everyone was checking their baggage.

@MarvinParksAmericanJazzSinger 3 жыл бұрын

The nine thumbs downs were pickpockets lol

@loulou6760 4 жыл бұрын

I love a woman who gives zero shits about how she dresses. Flip flops and socks just got you a new subscriber ❤️🇬🇧

@eddyvideostar 2 жыл бұрын

To Lou Lou: Sorry -- but a blocked mentality of unsanitary imagination would make putrid olfactory acceptance for scatology, bringing people like you, to mind.

@deborahcurtis1385 Жыл бұрын

Looking so ridiculous is one way to mark you as a non Parisian. It's just a red flag. Don't do it! Be an individual in your home country but you should be trying to blend in and not be targets.

@GirlyEnglishGamer Жыл бұрын

@@deborahcurtis1385 yeah it's true

@EzeICE Жыл бұрын

@Deborah Curtis definitely agreed. You don't want to stand out. You want to blend in as much as possible.

@LadyofMIAGD Жыл бұрын

Lip skin central- need to extract

@ShalineeinFrance 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Roman! All of your tips are absolutely spot on... the pickpocket problem in Paris is HUGE! I can think of many tips, here's two: when you get into a crowded metro and if you are carrying a bag, be very careful, there are pickpockets who wait for this moment when the doors start closing and then they RUSH, snatch your bag and run away. I have seen this happening before my very eyes and heard of this story through others. And one more thing: As much as you can, DON'T carry bags! Yes, I don't! I make sure I have a jacket or coat with zippered pockets where I keep my money and phone. I enjoyed seeing you xx! (There's a lot of windy noises in Paris!)

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! That moment just before the door closes is a prime time for thieves to snatch something and dart away.

@cybern9ne 3 жыл бұрын

Why not put a small padlock on the zipper tabs or zip tie them and use nail clippers as an extra step?

@wendigo7253 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips I'm gonna tell it to my mom and dad

@nenelatri933 Жыл бұрын

What about the bags with a cross shoulder strap? I’m planning to go to Paris next month

@kevinbeck5912 Жыл бұрын

Watch out for the gypsy kids pickpocketing operation

@Juliaa__T 4 жыл бұрын

I've been to Morocco and Vietnam but for some reason I'm really afraid of Paris pickpockets lol

@LamAnhNguyen 4 жыл бұрын

I am Vietnamese and I lost my phone once in Hanoi , even I have lived there since I was born

@businesslp3027 3 жыл бұрын

Oh well.. don’t live in fear

@theguywiththebighead5432 3 жыл бұрын

In Vietnam it's not as bad

@TPAB_1 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t be Paris pickpockets don’t really fight back they don’t have nothing to do with u they just go on with their day

@Kodak718 3 жыл бұрын

Please keep your biases about those countries to yourself.

@crimsonandclover1413 4 жыл бұрын

I always wore my crossbody bag UNDER my jacket. Helps a lot!

@GirlyEnglishGamer Жыл бұрын

Yep I do that

@judylyon1344 Жыл бұрын

I was robbed on the Metro in Milan in one of the ways you described. So quick and so distressing. Had to cancel all my cards and climb over the barrier to exit to station as my ticket was in my purse! Beware the Metro in all major cities!

@_Laners 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I bought an anti theft backpack for my upcoming trip to Europe worried about the pickpocketing craze. Nice to see someone like yourself proving that with common sense and being aware of your surroundings, that you can make any old bag safe for street wandering. 👌🏾

@shelleylarose 2 жыл бұрын

I buy those little locks for my backpacks, I also have a theftproof cross over bag

@stacythomas1587 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 54 and went to Mexico when I was 15 with my Girl Scout troop. Even back then, we were warn abt pickpockets when touring Mexico City, especially the museums, restaurants etc. I have a tour of Paris and Venice planned for next April. Thanks for this great video.

@angus7278 Жыл бұрын

I was approached on the narrow pedestrian bridge in Lyon by a woman with a small kid and carrying a scarf. She asked for money and dug her nails in my forearm. Meanwhile her other hand went under the scarf and into my pocket to pull out……a map I’d folded into the shape of a wallet!!! Don’t let anyone close enough to touch you.

@Faisal-dl8vi 4 жыл бұрын

My flight is in a couple of hours, I find your videos really useful. Thank you sharing your experiences to benefit others🙏

@timsummers870 3 жыл бұрын

These tips are spot on but I'd also recommend those interested in the subject to watch KZfaq videos of actual pickpockets in action. That will give you more perspective and the things she says will make more sense. There are many of those videos here on YT. Real examples are the best way to learn from.

@frederickamber8371 4 жыл бұрын

Roman, u are absolutely right. I'm from Hong Kong. Last summer Me and my father had such an experience in Louvre Museum station. Three young girls in a group formation, try to rob my Dad's backpack. They did it in a split seconds once the train doors going to close. It was luck enough for my Dad to stop them and they just ran off.By theway, I must say thanks to a kind French lady that she warned us well before it happen. I think she must heard the girls' conversation.

@karen8624 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was in Barcelona, Rome & Paris last year and got this exact same advice; kept my pockets empty and my travel pack in the front. 😀

@pamelawooden6012 Жыл бұрын

You're so right! When we were in Paris a while back on the subway I witnessed two pickpockets hand off the wallet one had lifted by passing under a coat on the other's arm. Freaked me out! Both were dressed respectably and you would never think that they were pickpockets! I hope everyone listens to your tips. I try to be very careful while traveling. Enjoyed your video.

@gail4101 Жыл бұрын

When my son and I went to Paris many years ago, I told him before we left home not to go to Paris and Rome wearing the gold chain he always wore around his neck…so of course, when we were on the Metro, two guys waited for the door to almost close when they reached out to steal something…Sean put his hand over his gold chain as they reached out and over his head to grab a baseball hat off another person…moral of that story (other than listen to your Mom😉) is to never sit on the seats right next to the doors!!! Makes “grab and run” too easy!

@NinaNina-tm2mo 3 жыл бұрын

Pick-pocketing happens practically in all capital and major cities of Europe. Pickpockets are where the tourists are. I remember once waiting for a friend at the bottom of the stairs down inside the Metro station in Rome, I was watching a young group of three already targeting their "would be victim" as people go down the escalator. My daughter, nearly fell victim too as I walked behind her while looking for my ticket in my bag to go through the ticket machine and looked up just in time to see what was actually happening....three young girls, one on her left, one on her right and another in front of her trying to slow her down while the 2 squeezing her on both sides. I rushed quickly to push one girl. Upon checking, her bag's zipper was already opened but nothing taken. Thank God for their mission unaccomplished. One other tip: With company, look after each other (watching each other especially in crowded areas). We tend to enjoy or be engrossed in things and places we see the first time and forget what or who else is around us....just don't forget to be wary as well!!!

@monainsandiego Жыл бұрын

Nina Nina: My husband was the American wearing the expensive REI zipper convertible pants, had his wallet in his front pocket, and took his hand out of his pocket to grab the pole in the Rome metro. The young girl stepped behind him, put her hand in his pocket…. Which he felt and grabbed her wrist and stepped back off the metro. This retired Marine and retired jail deputy dragged her up the escalator. He demanded of security to watch the security camera and call the police to arrest her. Long story, my husband kept his wallet and has a nice Italian police report for a souvenir. The young girl probably had bruises on her wrist for weeks. She already had a record and was in police computers. My poor sister was absolutely traumatized. I wasn’t because I had read the Rick Steves book explaining it’s just economics. Americans worry about pickpockets and Europeans worry about being killed in a mass shooting in the good ole USA. Crazy world.

@lakshminarayanan6220 Жыл бұрын

Except in Switzerland

@pauliether.c.guy.3349 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks hun you're the best it really helps what you say and believe me had you not said that I would have been the next victim of a pickpocket so whatever little help you got passed down really makes me feel better not because you're helping me but you're helping a lot of other people God bless you

@frankschmitzer5824 Жыл бұрын

Good advice! You know it seems to me the local authorities should have an aggressive anti-pickpocket campaign. Set a vulnerable person up to look like a likely victim in a busy area, but have people nearby watching and waiting so that they can catch the thief. . . .

@gingerwilliams2092 22 күн бұрын

Sound advice!

@lilscorpio02 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in Paris, I wore a cross body bag and almost got robbed in the metro. I couldn’t believe he managed to get the clasp to my purse open and the zipper unzipped. When I realized what was happening, I yelled out, and that scared him away. After that. I always wore a fanny pack across my chest with my jacket on top.

@arthurmorgan3448 Жыл бұрын

💯 likes

@nenelatri933 Жыл бұрын

Omg I’m scared now😭 I have a cross body purse I plan to go to Paris with next month. But I’m not the public transport type of person. I don’t even use public transportation in my own country. I’ll take an Uber everywhere I go.

@arthurmorgan3448 Жыл бұрын

@@nenelatri933 I was there in June I did not get robbed good luck to you

@deborahcurtis1385 Жыл бұрын

A lock and key work in that situation.

@foundit1413 Жыл бұрын

Bro how? You must've had headphones on or not paying attention at all. Idk about you but when I'm out I have surrounding awareness. Pickpockets will push you or make a distraction to get your attention away from your belongings and that's the perfect opportunity for them to grab what they want. That's why you should always be aware of your surroundings, be aware of your belongings and have your hands on them. Try not to be on your phone a lot or listen to music

@shukailu6731 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roman! As a first time student to Paris, your tips are awesome.

@durellmeiring9756 3 жыл бұрын

It's good to invest in anti theft bags and backpacks like Arden Cove, Pacsafe and Travelon. Great video.

@lauriethomas1924 4 жыл бұрын

Just today my boyfriend was saying he wanted to get a small money clip to keep in his pocket for our up coming trip to Italy. I told him no. Then showed him some videos of people getting things stolen from their front pocket. Then I showed him your suggestions too. Thanks!

@a.c9952 3 жыл бұрын

Really really useful! And well explained as well. Thanks!

@lucianotradus 8 ай бұрын

Awesome simple tips, thanks for sharing.

@fit1234561 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for great advice!!

@smilemore6130 4 жыл бұрын

I always bring clasps with me, you can attace every zipper to another that moves in another direction. It’s a hassle to undo, but it really works!

@Gumdrop92 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information!! ❤️

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@Angette22 4 жыл бұрын

Lol when she showed the flip flops I cried 😂😂 I love your video though keep up the good work

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA Flipflops are sooo comfortable. And the socks...well...they keep my toes so nice and warm!

@bewitchedstar 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful ! Thank you 🙏

@curlgirl4265 Жыл бұрын

Love this advice! Thanks for the great tips. It's a shame that this is such a common problem in big cities.

@khyanvalencia4997 4 ай бұрын

Thank You So Much! I finally Learn that ❤

@gabsl1552 2 жыл бұрын

I need this. Thanks for sharing

@jeffgolden253 Жыл бұрын

One more important thing you left out ... When you hear that 'beware of pickpockets' recording, DON'T put your hand on your wallet to make sure its still there. If you do, you have just told the pickpockets where your wallet is. (Sometimes I think its the pickpockets who play those 'beware of pickpockets' messages.) Instead, just keep your wallet in an inside zippered or velcro pocket ... with velcro strong enough that you'll feel it if someone tries to pull it open.

@angus7278 Жыл бұрын

I had my wallet stolen from a zippered pocket getting on the metro in Barcelona. Distracting pressure on the other side of your body and you won’t even feel it taken, Velcro or not. Don’t underestimate the skill of pickpockets.

@AnneMB955 Жыл бұрын

Really great tips. No need to worry about being pickpocketed as long as we take these logical precautions. Just bought a thin over the shoulder bag that I can adjust the straps to sit under my arm. And under my jacket. Your tips are invaluable l. Cheers from 🇦🇺

@davesenor3146 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate the tips

@kaikopink7999 2 жыл бұрын

This happened to me in Ny, I must say they are clever indeed I plan to visit France next year. Thank you darling for you informative video 🤗

@kayleighthedreamer3800 2 жыл бұрын

When I went to Italy I sew a pocket in my bra and put my card, ID and money in there. Always ketp aware of my surroundings, always pretending I knew where I was going even if I didn't. Always giving rude looks to people who got too close to me. Yeah, sometimes I get paranoid. They really don't like confrontation and target peope who are distracted and lost.The trip went just fine.

@jaiallen3956 4 жыл бұрын

Your husband..... I've been watching you for awhile & never heard you mention a husband. Congrats, so happy for you!

@linwoodlong3966 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, congratulations! Love, love, love your videos.

@hardikgulati7681 4 жыл бұрын

@@linwoodlong3966 Yeah I really love her videos too!

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it's fairly recent. I share a bit about it here haha kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9-cgtmKqMy8c40.html

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lursf9316 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video before my paris trip earlier this month and I"m so glad I did because I stayed vigilant in the metro and had my hand in my pocket the whole time I was in the train. I also got an "undercover hidden pocket" from eaglecreek for $14 with loops through which I put my belt and I kept my ccard and id in there and felt safer. I noticed the buses were a lot less crowded than the metro so I began using them more since I wasn't in any hurry.

@carlbernsen1290 3 жыл бұрын

I often use a stretchy, drawstring glasses pouch on a cord under my shirt. I can put my wallet, phone and passport in there on transport/crowds and it expands to hold everything. A small purse with a spring clip for shopping cash goes inside my waistband.

@JhpNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

New sub and thank you for the Advice and bless you

@floralscene 4 жыл бұрын

I like using a Scottevest, which has inside pockets. I also own a scarf that has a hidden compartment.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's amazing. I have pants with hidden pockets but I don't really like wearing them lol. A vest sounds better. And the scarf seems like spy-wear. I love it!

@louislark4506 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal feasible Paris traveling information Roman. Superb tips.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Gotta stay safe out here...

@clemintide 3 жыл бұрын

I had a good laugh watching you put the backpack on the front, haha! Silly but will save your things.

@itsjenniferfuentes9395 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips girl 💗💗

@neilmccoy9390 Жыл бұрын

I wear an undershirt which has multiple lockable pockets (containing my valuables) upon my chest. Over these, I always wear both a jumper/sweater, plus a jacket like yours, always zipped up, over the jumper/sweater. It goes without saying that I do not visit in Summer.

@RLyon 3 жыл бұрын

Very common at all capital cities in Europe!... For instance, in Madrid, down "El Prado Museum", boy! Careful! Above all in that path between "Calle Sol and El Prado".. 👀❗❗❗As our friend here sais, the type of bag, or purse helps a lot. For example, those tiny cute backpacks, wearing them on your chest, are the best, 'cause it allows you to keep control of it at all times. Then avoid crowds, and usual tourist routes.. This is it!! Thanks so much for your video, very useful!! Take care!!!

@gazoontight Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Great information.

@dr.baotran8448 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, for your insights bc I will be in Paris in a few weeks.

@lorlast5204 4 жыл бұрын

thank u for the tips ❤️

@michellekelley6777 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you!

@MissMyoozikal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@jbowerdel Жыл бұрын

as you say, be aware everywhere. was in Geneva at a small grocery with a friend getting some snacks and fruit-when we went to pay she realized the bottom of her nice leather bag had been slit along bottom outside edge and her wallet had been taken out-she never felt a thing sadly and was distracted picking the fruit she wanted. i now always use a slash proof bag with wire mesh in it, lockable zippers and still have passport and extra money and cards in a waist pouch under my pants waistband. better safe than sorry

@007nadineL Жыл бұрын

It had to have been a plastic purse .

@normansidey5258 3 жыл бұрын

Nice lady, tak8ng time to care for others, stay safe.

@KellieMcRaeHurricaneInHeels 4 жыл бұрын

These are great tips for visiting many larger cities. Good stuff as usual!

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kellie. And yeah, this applies to more than just Paris.

@ellensc-hawley3720 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much, good ideas for thought

@numbnutone 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what she was thinking at 0.16? For a split second, I thought she was going to get pickpocketed by the guy who was way too close.

@Rite1010. 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen several types of bags that you can clip the zipper shut. Some of them even look like it is still just hanging there. I also have a friend who has a fake wallet in his pocket and the real one elsewhere on his body. His fake ID is the typical Mclovin Hawaii drivers liscense. One thing I like to do as a extra precaution is use a wallet that has a key ring or a hole in the corner to clip it with a beamer clip to the inside of my bags. That way they have to literally stop and take time to unclip it. Gives me a higher likely hood of catching them and stopping it.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

yes. I used to carry a fake wallet when I traveled, but after a couple of years with no use I gave it up haha. but I love all of your extra precautions. A clip is a great thing to have!

@Rite1010. 4 жыл бұрын

@@romanlillie my friend has had it come in handy more than once. He was even threatened with a knife by a guy. One tip I also have is that for those using money belts don't keep using it. Leave only emergency stuff in it like a credit card and ID Thieves see that if you keep getting it out

@magentuspriest 3 жыл бұрын

The McLovin ID lmaooooo that's fucking gold 😂 Imagine the look on their faces when they see the ID card

@bigbrowntau Жыл бұрын

Yeah I carry a toss wallet too. Paid off once when I was being followed (not in Paris). These three guys wanted to rob me, so I threw my toss wallet in their direction and got away. I use old wallets that are a bit worn out, plus put in some junk cards, including a business card from my local Police Credit Union.

@marianne3777 3 жыл бұрын

After Corona stay alert at the fleamarkets too!😊

@therosesadventures6254 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help.

@holistic7980 Жыл бұрын

This video was so good. thanks x

@canadafree2087 Жыл бұрын

Your pocket contents can go into a vest covered by a jacket. Some companies also make a pouch that is basically half a vest, they sit on your left side under your jacket without the warmth of a full vest. Great video, thank you!

@bobli5315 Жыл бұрын

* To add 1. Beware in some places taxi drivers are working with criminals and can take you to a place to be rob or have you abducted (its big in Mexico) 2 Some taxi drivers can slip you counterfit money or expire money that has no value. 3.Beware some taxi drivers are scammers and might try to extort you for more money than what you agree upon (As Nora said Good to take photo of cab number and license) 1. Beware some police forces are corrupt and are involve with Taxi drivers in abductions (esp. in Mexico) Some places (Spain. Italy, Czech Republic, eastern Europe) police dont really care if a tourist is a victim of a crime. Watch out for scammers and pickpocketers. See KZfaq for all the types of scams and dangers when you travel. Take only what you are willing to lose.

@AnitaMRoberts-xh4de Жыл бұрын

My husband & I were in the Metro & suddenly I heard husband screaming loudly (in English) to a man who tried to lift his wallet. The guy just took off. So, don't be afraid to get seriously verbal when u see or feel something. As u said, these guys (or females) just want to move along to their next victim.

@AnneMB955 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard that being vocal can unhinge the pickpockets. We’ll done hubby.

@mseiy6565 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Japanese, but I didn't expect to hear Japanese announcements on the European subway 😳

@i1bike 2 жыл бұрын

Why not, u helped us when we were outnumbered, u deserved it

@FanciDreama 2 жыл бұрын

It's because Japanese people are likely to get targeted. They're not aware of the danger and they tend to carry cash and other valuables

@Rwissam1987 9 ай бұрын

Because they know Japan is so safe and people there are not used to pick pockets 😂

@PurelyNaturalWoman 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. New subscriber.

@js9430 3 жыл бұрын

I think that there needs to be sting operations in areas of high theft where the scammers start getting scammed.

@sirena7116 Жыл бұрын

The problem and the reason why these things happen are because of the laws. You have to be caught with something in your hand to get in trouble, and most of the time it's not a big penalty. That and you have to have enough police around and most of the time, especially in heavily populated places, there aren't.

@JoyRoute 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. We all leave our phones on the table - better think twice.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, be careful with that one.

@goofygirl6270 4 жыл бұрын

The first time when I was in Paris l was pickpocket by gang of gypsies in Paris metro. Theywere surrounded my bag as I was walking out off the station. I lost 500 Francs which was also my money for my entire trip..... that was 34 years ago!!!

@RLyon 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhg! So sorry, how upsetting!! Take care, bye!!

@rm71991 3 жыл бұрын

Some stupid man lost teeth when it nearly happened to me in 2018 Paris is great but pick pickpockets are bad

@angus7278 Жыл бұрын

How do you know actually they were Roma people? There’s a lot of dangerous racist stereotypes in Europe.

@angus7278 Жыл бұрын

That would have been about $82 USD.

@elizabethmercurius8276 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u very much I am planning to come to Paris

@simoniao.carterdtm8989 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You... I knowI would have been robbed in Paris if I didn’t watch your video.... I’m a fan... Subscribing !

@adjbeynon7835 Жыл бұрын

You can wear your backpack on your back, but make sure the only items you have in it are a few spring mousetraps.

@johnhaxby306 Жыл бұрын

I always ALWAYS wear a cross body sling bag UNDER my shirt and jacket for my cellphone, ID, cash and cards. the ONLY thing I keep in an upper shirt or jacket pocket is my metro pass so I can access it easily over and over. if it gets swiped or I drop it no problem, just buy another day pass. I never take my items out of my sling-bag on the street, I step into a shop, get out what I need, and put it back OFF THE STREET and NEVER in the metro. And I agree, never put anything in your pant pockets, I learned this in Rome when I was felt up at Termini train station by a woman of Romani background while I was buying a subway ticket, she moved right up to me talking to me in one ear while I felt her hand go into my back pocket, when that happened I GOT LOUD AND LOUD AND LOUD and she ran away. DONT BE AFRAID TO GET LOUD, pick pockets and scam artists get freaked out from having eyes drawn to their activities. Travel like you are a local, the bare-minimum of items that you will need while out and about, NEVER wear jewelry or watches, NEVER wear a camera around your neck, Make yourself a small target with nothing for people to see on your body and never walk around with big-name shopping bags! If you are doing some shopping you either go straight back to the hotel and put it in your room OR have the shop hold your items until you are ready to back to your hotel and THEN go straight back, but don't wander around with them aimlessly on the streets. GOOD VIDEO! happy you didn't get your camera stolen while talking! LOL.

@vblake530530 4 жыл бұрын

You are my new favorite person to follow around the world (Virtually of course🤗)

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha nice!

@leandrotavares4895 3 жыл бұрын

Hello.. Thank you. You won another channel subscriber!!!

@niggaflies Жыл бұрын

Nice video! The pocket thing is true but as a guy living in America, we are so accustomed to putting this in pockets.

@gordonspicer Жыл бұрын

change your habit then !! the thieves & gangs in All major cities in Europe focus on tourists mostly. They know they are carrying useful marjetable items like money, credit cards, passports. Repeat wear secure travel bag under your clothes and try not to look like a tourist. Americans are amongst the worst culprits

@sarafstop32 Жыл бұрын

I wear an infinity scarf with a zipper for money, passport, etc. To be extra safe, I would wear it under my coat zipped up for extra security. For a purse, worn cross body, not only does it have a zipper for the main part, but small compartment zippers for valuables. Very good video!

@techniguy 3 жыл бұрын

Invest in a pacsafe backpack/purse they also have anti rip/cut materials

@themosthappy5235 Жыл бұрын

As a woman I put always my valuable things like cash card, passport and money in a little pocket that is secured at my bra. I bought it a few years ago on Amazon. Will be wearing this again on my next trip to paris.

@azzizat6119 3 жыл бұрын

I like the end with that guy and his dog singing

@michaelplunkett5124 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. In large European cities I wear my valuables around my neck under my shirt, the male version of the bra purse. Rule #2. Avoid busses and metro if you can. Cabs more expensive but no pickpockets. I plan my day and start by cabbing to the farthest point and work my way back on foot . Healthy, too. We were in Rome (my favorite city) and our portiere warned us not to take the bus to St. Peter’s. And leave our valuables with him. We were dumb. We get on the bus. Very crowded. About halfway there my friend says he thinks he was pickpocketed. Two stops later everyone gets off and there at my friend’s feet was a cloth pouch he had had safety pinned inside his front pocket! He had a considerable amount of cash in it. He was better dressed than us with a sportcoat. We were in jeans. Many pickpockets are pros. Not easy to defend against them. But follow all this woman’s tips and it’ll help.

@OilFan702 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. What month of the year is this?

@julieparker8176 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips!

@kimzeck9827 Жыл бұрын

Great tips ❤

@linwoodlong3966 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. INFORMATIVE.

@romanlillie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cocoaorange1 Жыл бұрын

Cute ending with the guy singing, and his dog on his shoulder.

@joehutter7083 Жыл бұрын

These are great tips

@cocothetravelingdog 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man ! The dog on the last part had me subscribe !

@keno1069 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@reginaclark1816 Жыл бұрын

I love the flip flops and socks!

@RAFTHELSAVLOGS Жыл бұрын

hi thanks for the tips

@kerri7145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bills1779 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍🎊💯

@12235117657598502586 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice video 👍🙏

@mikeymishu 3 жыл бұрын

great video!

@rtzhang 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roman, great video! What about robbing in Paris? Does that happen a lot? Any recommendations to avoid it?

@TeeDOG6 2 жыл бұрын

It does happen a lot. My daughter and her friend went to Paris 2 years ago, and they were almost robbed, but something happened and fortunately their efforts failed.