Here are the ways I am expected to take to avoid pickpockets:
1. Invested in a Pacsafe bag, passport in innermost packet alongside other valuables such as wallet and phone. It is lockable, so I will lock it whenever I go out.
2. Use Google Maps Street View to take a look at the full day's iternary, including all the directions I have to take for the day before setting out, and memorize all the directions. This eliminates the need of using any form of map when I go out.
3. Have a hand strap around my phone when I take photos.
4. Avoid going out after 9pm, or using public transport during rush hours. If crowds cannot be avoided, wear backpack on the front over the Pacsafe and put both hands on the bag.
5. Always be careful around surroundings, eliminate all phone use when walking. With point 2, allowing me to find my destination without a map in hand, this can be easily achieved. Be wary of every person around me.
6. Turn away immediately when someone is speaking to me, except uniformed staff.
7. In a restaurant, only take the credit card out in the moment when I have to pay the bill and put it back in lightning fast, for example when the waiter finally arrives at my table. Keep only the credit card in a designated place in the wallet. Also eliminate phone use and put the phone inside my locked Pacsafe bag.
8.On long distance trains, if possible, put the suitcase between legs and put hands on all bags when the train makes a stop. Avoid using the toilet.
9.At the airport, repack belongings airside if possible, such as before entering arrivals hall after claiming baggage.
Is this too far tbh?