Safety

How do I protect my phone, money and documents?

Keep your phone and watch out of sight in public, carry only the cash you need for the day plus a small amount to hand over. Leave your passport in the hotel safe and keep digital copies of documents. Never resist a robbery – offenders are often armed.

Source: auswaertiges-amt.de

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