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  #121  
Old August 1st, 2010, 08:38 AM posted to rec.travel.cruises,rec.travel.europe
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Do Europeans visiting the USA need to buy themselves AK47s or M15s to
feel safe?

Neither unless you know what you are doing with them.


We know what we are doing with them.


Yeah, I bet you do.


Hi,

actually he just might... someone named "Ari Silverstein" just might
have done some time in the IDF.

I live in what is often called "the most dangerous city in the US" and
what foreign tourism we get it generally focused on 2 "historic" areas
that are not in the best parts of town.

Tourists that stay close to the attractions are generally safe, those
that stray or get lost can have problems. I won't use the ATM closest to
the largest one (and the ATM closest to my house) at night.

Armed robbery is common. "aggressive panhandling" (just short of
strong-arm robbery) is VERY common and upsets a LOT of tourists.

Occasionally the robber is nervous and shoots somebody with his illegal
gun... but even if your english isn't good somebody not in uniform
holding a gun on you generally means "give me your money" in any language.

I generally say if the people around you look like you you're probably OK.

but if you're the type that doesn't back down stop by a gun shop and
pickup a nice lockblade knife, become familiar with it, and drop it in
your pocket... I've found that robbers prefer unarmed victims.



  #122  
Old August 1st, 2010, 08:54 AM posted to rec.travel.cruises,rec.travel.europe
Anonymouse[_5_]
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Good reason not to visit Xrazdiak, yes?


especially since it seems to not exist.

if you can bring in a decent sized automatic knife the shock value alone
will deter most muggers that aren't armed with a gun.


most muggings are of the strong arm variety, some with knives, some with
guns... if you've got a gun on you give them the money.

And those that are will shoot you dead.


actually not usually... the most common criminal handguns are cheaply
made (unreliable) and very small caliber (.22/.25/.32)

heavier weapons are usually reserved for home invasions.


btw... I happen to live in the most dangerous city in the US.

ttyl


That's in Oregon, right?


year to year it's a tossup between Detroit, Wash. DC, and Memphis.

  #123  
Old August 1st, 2010, 09:08 AM posted to rec.travel.europe
martin
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On 01/08/10 04:01, Irwell wrote:
On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:04:05 +0200, Martin wrote:



When I worked really, really late, I used to cycle home in the middle of
the night past a Dutch real baker.I used to arrive home starving.


Shouldn't that be spelled Bakker?


Not when one posts in English )

"warm bakker" in Dutch
  #124  
Old November 29th, 2010, 03:41 AM
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Hi

I've been to Paris a few times, before and after my innocent chorus
director, and I never go anywhere with anyone around me. If I even
see anyone heading for the ramp, with me, then I circle around. And
if anyone were to fall in front of me, in the Paris Metro, I would
stomp all over them, and I would get away.


Thanks
  #125  
Old January 9th, 2011, 04:28 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
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When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.


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  #126  
Old January 9th, 2011, 05:54 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Mike Lane[_2_]
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Dan Stephenson wrote on Jan 9, 2011:

When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.


Why do we need this advice?

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mike_lane at mac dot com

  #127  
Old January 9th, 2011, 07:53 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Erilar
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Mike Lane wrote:
Dan Stephenson wrote on Jan 9, 2011:

When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.


Why do we need this advice?


Good question 8-). I've never done any of those things and never been
pickpocketed. Maybe I just visit safer places? On the other hand, I don't
run around with a fanny pack and a sign saying "clueless tourist" on my
back. . .


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  #128  
Old January 9th, 2011, 09:12 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Mike Lane[_2_]
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Erilar wrote on Jan 9, 2011:

Mike Lane wrote:
Dan Stephenson wrote on Jan 9, 2011:

When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.


Why do we need this advice?


Good question 8-). I've never done any of those things and never been
pickpocketed. Maybe I just visit safer places? On the other hand, I don't
run around with a fanny pack and a sign saying "clueless tourist" on my
back. . .


Yes exactly. I've never been pickpocketed either.

What irritates me about the pickpocket thread is first the horror stories
that I'm sure are mostly based on urban mythology, and secondly the bizarre
precautions that are supposedly taken like mouse-traps, and razor blades in
the back pocket and so on.

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  #129  
Old January 9th, 2011, 09:17 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Runge 127
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i'll do just as I like and don't need unwanted advice by an american who
thinks he ruled the world.


"Dan Stephenson" a écrit dans le message de groupe de discussion :
201101090928185645-stephedanospam@maccom...

When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.


--
Dan Stephenson
http://web.mac.com/stepheda/Home_Page/Index.html
Travel pages for Europe and the U.S.A. (and New Zealand too)

  #130  
Old January 9th, 2011, 09:50 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Beer Tricks Potter
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On Jan 9, 4:28*pm, Dan Stephenson wrote:
When travelling in more crowded areas, I recommend walking at a
faster-then normal pace.

If you want to stop, look around. *If possible, put your back to
something as you take your photo.

And frankly, look out for scruffy kids.

--
Dan Stephensonhttp://web.mac.com/stepheda/Home_Page/Index.html
Travel pages for Europe and the U.S.A. (and New Zealand too)


....and bankers.....they'll steal your house....
 




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