The only bit of trouble I had throughout the entire trip was me trying to be a good Samaritan.
Someone approached me, lost, asking me for directions because they didn't have a phone. In my American naivete, I pulled out my phone and help them look for this fictitious restaurant they were supposedly looking for.
During the conversation, the person got close to me and before I knew it had pick pocketed 50 euros out of my pocket.
I'd still do my best to help in the future, but I can definitely understand why people are reluctant to help others in foreign countries.
The only bit of trouble I had throughout the entire trip was me trying to be a good Samaritan.
Someone approached me, lost, asking me for directions because they didn't have a phone. In my American naivete, I pulled out my phone and help them look for this fictitious restaurant they were supposedly looking for.
During the conversation, the person got close to me and before I knew it had pick pocketed 50 euros out of my pocket.
I'd still do my best to help in the future, but I can definitely understand why people are reluctant to help others in foreign countries.