Common Sense!!! and other Rome, Italy Warning Or Danger Tips

I have been to Rome several times in both Summer and Winter and have found that simply using common sense in most cases is the best safety tip of all! However here are a few others that I have used successfully.

- Though some people use money belts, I have found having a jacket with a zipper pocket works well. In the summer I took to wearing shorts with zippered or button pockets and kept the majority of my cash in a envelope in those pockets. In my wallet I would only have one credit card and just a little cash. When needed I would refill my wallet with cash in a discrete manner. That way if I got robbed they got a wallet with just a little cash and one credit card that I would cancel immediately. I kept my other cards in the hotel safe or a seperate pocket. As clever as pickpocket may be I doubt many of them are good enough to unzip or unbutton your pockets without you knowing unless you are really distracted. That said.......

- Be aware of your surroundings. I just assumed that people were looking to pick my pocket, so when I was in a crowded metro I kept my hands close to my pockets and was aware of people around me and of anybody who brushed up against me for even a moment. If you have a bag or purse make sure its in front of you instead of to your side or on your back...again common sense. Using these very basic methods have proven to be effective in all my travels and specifically while I was in Rome. No reason to walk in fear, rather walk aware instead! Overall I found Rome to be very safe, even at night....enjoy yourself!

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