Why no recent posts here?
byBecause… I’m busy writing a novel.
Because… I’m busy writing a novel.
A classic pickpocket maneuver in St. Petersburg, Russia, choreographed by a team and a spotter. Takes place within the tight confines of a cramped convenience store on Nevsky Prospekt.
Puglia, Calabria, and a little of Basilicata regions in the very south of Italy, explored on a leisurely car trip. Wonderful, unique, and mostly crowd-free, I say visit NOW before big-travel discovers (and ruins) the region.
Scottevest jacket road-tested and reviewed by Thiefhunters Bambi Vincent and Bob Arno. Bonus: Scottevest is a great carry-on solution for flights with limited carry-on.
The Aescher Restaurant is a challenge to reach, but what an experience! A glorious hike and cable car journey to a magical destination. Watch the video
The lately so-prevalent hotel coffee pot that could be a cesspool of germs. And these days I say… so what?
TripAdvisor rejected my review of a B&B in the south of Italy. I shouldn’t have cared, but I did. I had taken the time…
Don’t be fooled into booking the “apartment.” Ahhh, Tropea! that’s what all the Italians said when they heard that beach town would be the…
Doug Nabhan, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, shared his experience: It was 4pm in Naples’ central government plaza… Two on a scooter. Violently tackled…
In London, scooter snatch-theft is skyrocketing. If you’re planning a visit there, you better read on. Simple awareness of this dangerous trending crime could…
Now for a little comic relief in the insecurity world. We can all hope for burglars this stupid and ineffective.
Castellers build human towers of intricate design, topped by little children—called angels—who scamper up five or more levels of adults, raise a hand to…
My sister had the most terrifying experience in Nairobi a few weeks ago. “As you know,” she said to her jet-setting family members, “flying…
What kind of perv built this place? This is the Central Train Station in Oslo, Norway. The first time I passed through the station…
At what point do you say Stop the taxi and let me out! ? If the driver’s really crazy, how might he react to…
I wrote about this ages ago, way back in Hotel Oddity #6, but back then the idiotic installation was in the Miami Radisson Mart…
What do thiefhunters on vacation do to unwind from workdays detecting and preventing crimes against world travelers? We grab a cocktail, and hobnob with…
The famous pigeon poop pickpocket of Barcelona has been spotted in Marbella, Spain. Is he enjoying a working vacation in the southern coastal resort…
“I know you!” the girl said when she turned around and got a glimpse of Bob Arno. He and I had followed the girl…
Asian tourists have been scared away from Paris by the plague of pickpockets who target them. According to Jean-François Zhou, President of the Chinese…
Pickpockets look like tourists, and it’s not by accident. Replete with water bottles, backpacks, camera, baseball caps, these “props” are intended to camouflage the…
The loss of a valuable shoulder bag stolen in Barcelona was devastating to the victim. The bag had been on the floor beside her chair in a…
Keyless car theft is possible even when a car is locked and the electronic fob is away from the car. With a small electronic…
Anti-theft Rules for Rio How to Protect Yourself from Street Thieves and Muggers “Be more vigilant; be aware of your surroundings,” warn US government…
Did you file a police report when you were pickpocketed? I’ll be grateful for your response to this short survey? It applies to a…
otel lobby baggage theft is common precisely because people think it is not. We tend to feel we’ve entered a safe zone when we…
Slogging through endless airports, hoping for a nice lounge, or at least a seat near a power outlet. Occasionally, delightful surprises are discovered. For…
Regular readers of Thiefhunters in Paradise know that I recommend hard-sided luggage and avoid zippered bags as checked luggage. I’ve seen way too many exploded zippers…
I OFTEN COMPLAIN about too much travel. 250 days a year on the road, more or less, for 23 years non-stop. At the same…