Thieves like to get rid of bags fast. A 20-something male walking or cycling with a nice lady’s handbag draws attention. In Barceloneta it seems the thieves have a handy drop-off point where bags can be deposited for assessment or later collection. (Barceloneta, the district, constantly features here on ”Robbed in Barcelona”.) Our contributor picks...
As we look over Barcelona from our perch in RiBCN towers, we see a thousand people, a thousand buildings and a city in action. We think of the wonders we could unleash if we were able to harness the energy of the people below, the business therein, the connections thereof, the energy inherent. But...
This is the second post in our mini-series of sites set-up to counter pickpocketing in our cities. Yesterday we covered “Robbery Maps“. Today, let’s look at “PickPocketMap“. The website compares other pickpocket hotspots, such as London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Prague and compares and contrasts them by showing the increase or decrease in reported incidents in...
What’s the fascination with wallets? Why do you guys find it necessary to carry one? It’s a big awkward bulk of leather and plastic, and it’s sitting there in your pocket, taking up space, making you feel uncomfortable, weighing you down, and making you a target. It’s Friday night! What are you carrying your...
Delegates, welcome to this wonderful city. Watch your pockets! Barcelona is an incredible city and a perfect choice for conferences. It has just one flaw, an epidemic of pickpocketing mainly focused on tourists and visitors to the city. By following a few simple guidelines you can greatly reduce the possibility of a nasty incident...
Text and photos by John Smith, exclusively for Robbed in Barcelona Events below took place on Saturday, November 26th, 13:00hrs on Carrer Montcada, outside the Picasso Museum. So, I’m walking home, push-chair weighed down by shopping and baby. I pass the Picasso museum, my usual route and I navigate my way around the throng...
Scammed on holiday? Would you like to be a part of a new travel show? We’re looking for participants to tell their story on camera. This is the message UK television production company Zig Zag Productions has asked us to communicate to our readers. Describing our site as “a fantastic resource”, the team planning the...
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