free excerpt - The Book Locker

Gold’s Guide to SAFE CITY TRAVEL
witness your predicament. If that person follows, seek help.
Walking against the flow of pedestrian flow may also counter
potential come-from-behind purse-snatchers.
47. Before traveling through an area or along a walkway,
consider the level of natural light present. Is the sidewalk or
road illuminated well enough for you to see everything or are
there areas hidden in shadows? Better lighting generally
equates with better-behaved people. Criminals are drawn to
less lighting. They seek the shadows. Avoid these areas.
48. When using a pay phone, guard what you say and do not let
wandering eyes see you punch in credit card numbers, PIN
numbers, and telephone numbers. When speaking into a
public phone, cell phone, or a speaker box, remain discreet,
speak quietly, and shield your lips. Look for strangers who
may be listening in on your conversation and then adjust
accordingly.
49. Do not look up or marvel at skyscrapers. Yes, that is why you
came and yes, they are awesome however gawking at them
can announce one of two things: that you are new to town, or
that you might be an unwary architect with deep pockets.
People notice what you notice. Insignificant actions can
broadcast more about you than what you want strangers to
know.
50. Avoid the rear of buildings, alleys, vacant lots, and heavy
landscaping. Do not venture onto dead ends such as docks,
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