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Personal safety

Personal safety advice

Stick to busy and well-lit areas
Avoid short cuts through quiet, unlit, secluded or wooded areas and alleyways
Use safe crossings across the roads for those nervous of using subways
Try to keep with friends rather than walk alone
Don't speak to strangers, but do try to be friendly with the other 'locals'
Stay alert
Don't use personal stereo headphones whilst walking or jogging because you may not be able to hear someone approaching
Make sure someone knows where you are going and tell them when you've arrived
Take a mobile phone with you if you have one, but don't flash it around