Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Travel Tip Tuesday

The security wallet

There are several different styles of these. The ones with the little strap that loops around you belt and slides inside your pants, the belt style that fits under your pants or the round the neck style that fits inside your shirt.

I personally like the belt style. The around the neck irritates me. Plus, it seems more obvious reaching your hands down your shirt than looking down around your belt line. Plus with the around the neck ones you have to pull the whole pouch out to get into it. The belt ones you can just unzip and easily pull something out.

Now, what to keep in here…

        Money. Any large denominations of money both foreign and domestic.
        Credit Cards. I usually take 2 credit cards and a bank card on vacation. Both of these stay in the security pouch at all times.
        Passport. I keep my passport or a copy of my passport on me at all times when sightseeing. If I have a safe in my hotel, I keep the original in the safe. If not, I carry the original with me and a copy in my luggage.
        Drivers license or ID.
        List of important facts on a business card size paper: Hotel address and phone number. Cell phone number or emergency number. Allergies and medications (with dosage). This information should be in English and the language of the country you are visiting.
        Blank memory card for my camera.
        I always keep some small money in my day bag for small purchases or snacks, but not enough that I would be upset about loosing.

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