I'm amazed that Dar Es Salaam didnt top this list..oh did somebody pay TripAdvisor to keep status? Ever been to Mwenge in the evening? Oh My, hold your purse to your heart darling. The action of these guys not giving Bongo the number 1 title on this list is an insult to all the Expert Pick-pockets and Trained Vibaka's in the streets of Dar jamani,they snatch stuff u dont realize missing till u get home..they are experts i tell ya!Its liek saying the pick-pocketing efforts weren't recognized! And they got techniques, siku hizi wanakusimamisha kabsaa 'Dada Habari, Samahani nimepotea' huku wanachomoa simu...
The list goes like this..
1. Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain
Las Ramblas, the famous wide, pedestrian walkway full of life, music, and people at all hours of the day and night, is the perfect place to get your purse pinched.
2. Rome, Italy
With its ancient buildings, historical and cultural attractions, Rome is full of tourists admiting the Trevi Fountain or the Pantheon. It’s easy for a pickpocket to lift a camera or purse with a quick snip of scissors.
3. Prague, Czech Republic
The beautiful Charles Bridge is lined with 30 baroque-style statues, as well as thousands of tourists who crowd its ancient stones each year, making a perfect recipe for pickpocketing. Before taking in the view of the Vltava River and the Prague Castle beyond, be sure valuables are strapped down.
4. Madrid, Spain
El Rastro fleamarket and the crowded metro are often cited as spots where unfriendly pickpocket schemes can put a damper on a visit to this beautiful city. Travelers should also beware that in museums, pickpockets can also prey on distracted tourists.
5. Paris, France
The City of Light draws enormous crowds from the base of the Eiffel Tower to the steps of Sacre-Coeur but enormous crowds can also be found below ground, in the city’s metro system, where travelers should be especially cautious.
6. Florence, Italy
It is easy for tourists to be distracted by the majestic beauty of Michelangelo’s David and the other awe-inspiring works of art and pieces of history all around Florence but when admiring Michelangelo’s creation, or at its replica in busy Piazza della Signoria, be alert for pickpockets.
7. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is a vibrant and culturally rich city with much to offer, from the famed Teatro Colon to the city’s many distinct neighborhoods but if you are suddenly covered in “bird droppings” (likely mustard) and a “friendly” local happens to be standing by with napkins to help you clean up, beware.
8. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Don’t be too taken in by the canals and the friendly, laid-back atmosphere - pickpockets have been known to take advantage of countless tourists in this enchanting city.
9. Athens, Greece
Whether visiting the Parthenon on the Acropolis, or anything else in this magnificent historic city, keep your bags close.
10. Hanoi, Vietnam
The capital of Vietnam has its charming Old Quarter, littered with monuments and colonial architecture, and the city also features 600 temples and pagodas, making it a beautiful and unique place to visit, but also a place to stay alert.Pick pokctes in this area are extra smart, almost too smart for an avergae human, i call them experts.
All Info from tripadvisor.com.Just so You dont say I didnt Warn ya, I think the list needs 1 more addition
KariaKoo & Mwenge, Tanzania
Located In the commercial city of Dar es Salaam,Dont stop and talk to anyone u dont know, someone else might be grabbing your belongings, other than that its a-okay like hakuna matata!
Free advice if the place ur standing or walking is full,hold ur belongings close o u myt leave empty handed!
By the way...i almost forgot J'Burg and Nairobi! Cant believe even they dint make the list!
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