Worldwide, please be cautious and alert when walking in towns. The safety of an evening stroll should be inquired about before pursuing. Unless you specifically know the city you are in, walking at night is not recommended. It is often wise to take taxicabs for journeys after dark. Do not carry your passport, large sums of money or other valuables unnecessarily, and avoid carrying or wearing bags, cameras or valuable jewelry that can be easily snatched.
Beaches are another place where tourists are targeted so similar precautions are warranted.
More of a threat than aggressive people is the traveler's own behavior. This isn't everything that can be a hazard and we cannot anticipate or be responsible for the circumstances or actions created and controlled by others, so please take your time and be cautious as you move about. Please write if you have questions, comment, criticism, praise or additional information for us, or would like to be added to IBF's mailing list. Copyright 1989-2001 International Bicycle Fund. All rights reserved.