The Clever Travel Companion Updates
How Bad Are The Pickpockets in Paris?
The real question question is whether or not pickpockets in Paris have slowed down in the months following the Louvre incident. By all accounts and crime...
Leading Causes of Deaths While Traveling Abroad
When traveling abroad United States citizens face a number of risks, from road safety conditions to bands of pickpockets to drowning. According to the World Health...
Pickpocket Infographic
Here's our new pickpocket statistics infographic. Just click the image or the link below to see a larger version. Clever Travel Companion Pickpocket Statistics Infographic
The Vaccination Checklist for Traveling Abroad
As you prepare for an upcoming trip, you likely have your own checklist that you go through. Do you have the passports? Did you pack enough...
Tank tops, sold out...oh no!
Yes, we know! We are so sorry, but we are currently almost all out of black and white tank tops. They are ordered and we hope...
Your Carry-On Bags Aren’t As Safe As You Think
After all the hustle and bustle of making your way through the airport and security, you sit down in your airplane seat with a sigh of...
Stay Safe in All Corners of the World
Every single day, approximately 3,500 fatalities occur around the world because of road traffic accidents and crashes. Annually, the total hovers around 1.3 million people that...
Easy Peasy Pickpocketing....
In a recent article from the UK's Mail Online a series of photographs show how easy a group of 'professional' pickpockets make targeting unsuspecting, helpful tourists....
Some Pickpocketing Stats and Facts
1. During the 2012 Olympics, reported incidents of pickpocketing rose to 1,700 per day in London. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2175867/London-Olympics-2012-As-1-700-fall-victim-pickpockets-day-Eastern-European-gangs-it.html 2. Pickpocketing thefts increased by 20% in London...
What You Can Discover with Crime Statistics from Around the Globe
When it comes to choosing a vacation destination, there are many thoughts that likely rise to the surface. ‘Will we be able to afford it?’ ‘Are...
How I Learned To Avoid Being Targeted By Pickpockets In A Train Station
Train stations are an ideal place for pickpockets to identify their target and strike. Find out how to avoid being targeted by pickpockets in a train...
Notify the State Department of Your Travel Plans
The U.S. Department of State takes the safety of its citizens very seriously and has instituted a Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in order to better...