If you’re planning a trip to London soon, then you need to check out this video by video creator Victoria’s Way. The popular Instagrammer often shares travel and safety advice, and this time she has shared some safety tips to keep in mind while travelling in London. She shared that she learnt them from the locals and they are quite useful. So, scroll on and take note of these tips to stay safe from pickpockets and scams in London.
Few Safety Tips To Follow In London
1. Keep Valuables/Bags Under Your Jacket
To begin with, Victoria suggests keeping your bag and any other valuables in front of you. Even better, keep it tucked under the jacket. This way, pickpockets won’t be able to steal anything from you.
2. Avoid Crowds
It’s best to avoid crowded places as pickpockets often tend to operate in busy areas. This includes popular tourist spots, the undergrounds, and main markets.
3. Be Cautious While Crossing Roads
In London, traffic moves on the left. So, while you’re crossing the road, make sure you look on the right first while crossing a road.
4. Use Newspaper While Sitting In Public Transport & In Public Places
Victoria also suggests placing newspapers on bus seats and even public places like bus stops and benches to avoid sitting on dirty surfaces.
5. Don’t Enter Red Phone Booths
If you want pictures with the iconic red telephone booths in London, then make sure you get them from the outside. It’s best not to enter these booths as they are quite dirty, and often used by scammers.
6. Don’t Participate In Street Games
She further suggests that one should never participate in street games like ‘find the ball’. According to her, they are scams, and one is guaranteed to lose.
7. Avoid Using Public Charging Ports
For safety reasons, Victoria suggests not using charging ports on public transport in London. Instead, she recommends carrying your own charger to stay safe.
8. Be Aware Of Cyclists & Motorcyclists
Last but not least, always be careful of cyclists and motorcyclists on the road. This is because they can even snatch your belongings in no time! You can watch the entire video here.
P.S. – These are only tips suggested by Victoria’s Way to ensure you have a safe trip, without any stress or scams on the streets. Our only aim is to make travel easier for you by putting together all the helpful information we find online.
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