Semi-unsuccessful pickpocketing I had a strange incident when I was abroad last week. I was walking with a group of friends when a man, who was with his group of friends, came up to us while we were walking. He put his arm around me and started talking to me, at which point, I felt a tap in my right pocket. He then turned round to walk away. I knew fairly instantly what had ha…

Pickpocketing in Paris This may sound like a silly question, but as I prepare for my trip to Paris, I feel like it needs to be asked. I have seen many people saying not to have your phone out too much in order to avoid it getting stolen. This would be great advice if I was not horrible with directions. I rely on my phone and Apple Watch to get me EVERYWHERE at home. W…