B Vaughan wrote:
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> I have never had a problem with my luggage on the train. I think
> thieves are less frequent than in other places, because they can't
> really go anywhere with your luggage until the next stop. I generally
> leave my bags unattended while I wander through the train. However, I
> wouldn't want to swear that you won't have a problem. In my opinion,
> the best defense is cheap, beat-up luggage. Some people carry a
> bicycle cable to attach their bags to each other, so that it would be
> difficult to carry them off. If you want to be cautious, keep an eye
> on your bags when the train is arriving in a station. That's the most
> vulnerable time.
Indeed. A decade ago, my ex had his luggage stolen (including the bag
with his passport) at the main station in Florence. He'd left his
luggage in one car while checking the other to see if there were free
seats. He got back to find it all gone. This was avoidable obviously,
but I suppose it's worth mentioning as a warning to others. BTW, I'm not
suggesting that Italy is more prone to this than other places.
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