Aw come on, 100 countries without this problem. Surely not. Spain does not want to deal with pickpockets, India does not want to deal with bribery. Italy with corruption.

Surely you have been to some of these?

This is another one of those 1 time posters spreading the same message on many different travel sites. Fodors, Lonely Planet, TA, etc.

Over the top reaction by an emotional poster. It's too bad it's written that way as a calm warning about taxis in Vilnius would have been good travel advice for others to heed.

<< This is another one of those 1 time posters >>

The OP is not a first time (or one time) poster on this board. But he is over the top about a stupid taxi ride.

This thread at least gives the opportunity for some amusing responses! And makes a break from those duh...what do I wear threads.

I had my pocket picked in Istanbul on the tram. This is after I put my wallet in my front pocket in the hotel room. Besides that I loved Istanbul and to tell people to be careful about pickpockets is beyond extreme.

Hey Always; How about Riga?? www.rigalatvia.net/taxi P.S. We loved Riga.

"I had my pocket picked in Istanbul on the tram. This is after I put my wallet in my front pocket in the hotel room"

I didn't get this..?

I had my pocket picked in Istanbul on the tram. This is after I put my wallet in my front pocket in the hotel room"

I didn't get this..?
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I took the precaution of moving my wallet from my back pocket to front pocket to make it harder for a pickpocket. A standard practice. Ironically that is the only time I have been pickpocketed while traveling and being a life long NY'er. See, it is ironic.

Ok. I initially misunderstood your statement. I must be drunk!...lol... i thought the order was wrong..

Marija .. I would be interested to have the link you spoke about for the database of bad taxi drivers

Thanks