Here is the next chapter of my book. It deals with safety. I am sure there are far more safety tips than what I discuss, and I shall investigate further. But here is what I have for now. Enjoy... Safety Like Rick Steves says “if there are two thieves in town, you will meet them”. Don’t be vulnerable to thieves and pickpockets. It is really simple. Wear a money belt. It is a cloth wallet that goes around your waste and you tuck it under your pants. In it you store your passport, tickets, credit cards, driver’s license, etc. In your pants pockets, only keep a days’ worth of spending money. My advice would be to wear pants with zipper pockets or a wallet with a zipper and a chain attached to your belt ring. That way if you are to be pickpocketed, it will be less likely that they will be successful in robbing you. Also, don’t keep valuables lying out in the hotel room. It is unlikely that anything will be stolen in the hotel, but there are rare occasions when staff can have wandering hands while cleaning your room. When it comes to medical safety, just ask for help. For minor things like headaches or stomachaches, if you did not bring any medicine, stroll down to the neighborhood pharmacy. Ask the pharmacist for help if you can’t find what you are looking for. Most British and European pharmacies will have the same products we have here in the US, just maybe under different brand names. Also, if you run out of prescription medicine, take the bottle to the pharmacy with the name of the medicine, dosage and doctor’s name and they may be able to assist you. For real medical emergencies, the number to call in Britain is not “911” it is actually “999”. That number is the same for police as well. I hope you get some useful tips from that short narrative. For Rick Steves' safety tips, click the button under the picture below. Cheers!
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