The Clever Travel Companion Updates
Banding Together In Barcelona Against Pickpockets
Lately the news feeds have been flooded with reports on how pickpocket gangs are on the rise in Europe and tourists must be aware. It’s understandable...
Guest post: Backpacking Abroad, How to Save Money & Travel Well
In college, I constantly have to juggle many different things at once and you probably do the same. Every so often, I get the urge to...
5 Safety Tips to Keep Your Valuables at a Hostel
For some travelers, staying in hostels is a way of life when exploring new places. Hostels do serve as an excellent budget accommodation and allow travelers...
Little Hands Are Worth Big Money in Major European Cities
Pickpocket gangs are on the rise, but who is really doing the dirty work? Surely you’d like to believe that you would notice the shady character...
3 Ways to Insure Your Belongings While Abroad
When people think about insuring their items and baggage for a vacation abroad, the first thought is typically traditional travel insurance. While there is definitely validity...
How to stay safe on the road with the Clever Travel Companion's gear
When you travel with the Clever Travel Companion's underwear with pockets there is one important thing to keep in mind: Always keep some cash, a credit...
The 5 Keys to Safely Riding a Train in a Foreign Country
Whether you are just taking the train in from the airport or are ready to tackle the public transportation system first hand, you need to know...
Keeping Safe When Staying with Strangers
Budget travelers are often creative when it comes to sleeping arrangements. In order to keep costs down they may choose hostels with bedrooms that are like...
Trying Not to Look Like a Tourist
Being a tourist can sometimes put a big target on your back. There are people who make their entire living off scamming and pickpocketing travelers. Being...
Round - a - What? How to Conquer Roundabouts Abroad
Driving on a roundabout can be hard for Americans who are not used to them. While roundabouts are popular in many European countries they are not...
Travel Story: A Pickpocketing in Ireland
This is the story of Krista Gulbransen of San Francisco who was on vacation in Dublin with a friend who was visiting her father for the...
Great Pickpocket Info Links!
There are so many people with pickpocket stories to share. Also many of them share their best tips on how to avoid getting in their situation....