The Clever Travel Companion Updates
40 Top Tourist Scams
We are all aware that scams and thieves, no matter where you may be in the world, target tourists. They're continually evolving their methods for beating...
How safe are hostels?
How safe are hostels really? I'm sure you'll have that one friend who travelled to every country you've ever heard of and more who will swear...
Video shows just how easy it is to be pickpocketed this Christmas
The above video highlights just how easy it is to become the victim of pickpocketing - especially as the high streets, shopping centres and malls get busier in...
How to avoid a pickpocket
The below video comes from a Chinese public service announcement to help members of the public identify and avoid pickpockets. As China has grown and more...
6-fold increase in pickpocketing in just 8 years
Pickpocketing in Malta has last year reached an all-time high of almost 2,500 cases, an average of seven reported a day. These statistics have forced the...
Ex Special Forces Soldier gives advice on how to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during terrorist attacks
In the below video and ex SAS member gives advice to a tvnz correspondent on the best ways to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during a...
Textbook Pickpocket Manoeuvre Leaves Grandmother $2650 Out of Pocket
The video below captures the moment two professional pickpockets carried out their grubby work on an unsuspecting victim, in this case a 69 year old grandmother...
How to stay safe as a solo female traveller
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN You might be a spontaneous traveller, but when going solo, you should book at least your first night of accommodation before arrival. One...
Safety Tips for Young Solo Travelers
This article originally appeared in the Independent SA.As the popular saying goes: "In the School of Life, travel is the best teacher". Some of the world's...
Bus Pickpocket Caught In Action
If you're a fan of Clever Travel Companion, you'll be more than aware of the methods pickpockets use to get their grubby paws on victims valuables,...
Hero Coffee Shop Owner Tackles Pickpocket!
This story originally appeared in WRIC Virginia local news and is an inspirational example of an everyday hero. The owner of a coffee shop acted without...
Travel Safety Tips
Everyone is aware of the danger pickpockets and thieves pose and how that danger is especially exacerbated when it comes to tourists and travelers. The consequences...