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As previously mentioned, I'll be heading for Paris for a week towards the end of the month. This will be my first visit to Europe.

I hear that Paris has tons of pickpockets and that I should not carry a regular wallet, but rather, a travel wallet that is hidden under the clothing. Is this true? Is it really that bad, or should I be okay carrying my wallet in my front pocket, as I normally do?

Also, a couple of people have told me not to carry a camera, as it identifies one as an obvious tourist/target. I have a small camera that would probably fit in a pocket, but then we circle back to the pickpocket issue.

Thoughts?

AkRascal

Your wallet will be safe as long as you conceal it under your holster.

btitus

might feel more welcome if you carry a small iraqi flag with you.

gtt

<img src="http://www.villagehatshop.com/media/dog-beret.jpg">

YosemyTT

They are less dangerous than most US cities simply because most criminals do not carry guns. The chances of having your wallet stolen are roughly equal I would say, only you would be more likely to survive the experience in Europe :-)

I never had a wallet stolen in my 12 years of travel and living there...

Lloyd of the Rings

Brad, Brad, Brad! Lived in Europe for 35 years: never had my wallet stolen. (Brugge pix to follow)

Lone Starr (Ivan)

Is that a raspberry beret? The kind you find in second hand stores?

gtt

;-)

Bluto

thx!

Wennch

Have a great time, take lots of pix and be careful they don't talk you into surrendering...LOL