European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 29, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tripping Ita How to make the Story and sketches by Alba a Flagon Mediterranean bureaus of be perused the brochure charter the course made Hole reservations vol bags Are packed and you Are coming to Italy for an entertaining and relaxing time vacations Are meant to be memorable bul a single negative experience or embarrassing episode can cancel Oul a number of Good ones. To keep your trip from being spoiled by Unpi Mafit surprises it s helpful to be aware of some of the Bil realities the Odd rules and the unusual customs the Are Seldom mentioned in travel brochures. Security summer is he favorite season for vacationers and the busiest for the Crooks. Thieves pickpocke1 and purse snatchers Are bold Clever and Quick As lightning. The Cardinal Rule is prevention. Don t set yourself up As an easy target leave your jewelry at Home t in a Safe Deposit Box and Don l neglect to remove your expensive Wristwatch. A Lew months ego in Sicily the Driver of the car i was travelling in was relieved of his rolex while stopped at a traffic Light happened so quickly that no one had time to react. Wear your shoulder Baa Sauna across your Chest with the bag facing away from the traffic. Carry As Little can As necessary. Money belts a the safest. Don t buy Money on the Black Market. While the Exchange rate May be better you stand a 0006 Chance of getting stuck Wilh counterfeit Bills. Give a wide berth to the bands of children thai hang around tourist sights they possess a Bagful t tricks designed to Parl you irom your valuables transportation in Italy Public Iran Portaltin is extensive and cheap bul not without irritants. Employees strike Iraq Wendy. Check before you set Oul on a trip. In july and August trains Are often packed with travellers make reservations whenever you can. Keep your Luggage in sight at Alf times. If you have sleeping compartment. Lock yourself Inal night. Cit bus tickets about 50 cells must be Bough in Advance Al Newsstands or Labac Cheria tobacco shops when you Board the bus insert the Lichel v the validating machine move Loward the exit using wed Rte Page 14 the stars and stripes