One major concern for many when considering making the journey to Europe is the risk of theft, as pickpocketing is a common issue. You frequently hear people say to protect your valuables, keep your belongings close and be vigilant in crowded, public areas. While things can get stolen anywhere, Europe is notorious for having very savvy pickpockets that often target American tourists. Luckily, Steves has all the tips to help you keep your belongings safe while you’re out and about.
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Europe is a safe place. It has very little violent crime — but there's plenty of petty purse snatching and pickpocketing. More secure than a travel wallet, a money belt is a small, zippered fabric pouch that fastens around the waist under your pants or skirt. Some people prefer to use a neck pouch, worn like a necklace but under a shirt. You don't need to get at your money belt for every euro. Your money belt is your deep storage — for select deposits and withdrawals. For convenience, carry a day's spending money in your pocket (a zipper, button-down flap, or Velcro strip sewn into your front or back pocket slows down fast fingers). Make sure it's an amount you're prepared to lose. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ricktok #traveltips #traveltipsandhacks
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How To Use a Money Belt While Traveling
Keep the rest of what you took out at the ATM and any extra credit cards in the money belt, along with your passport or other important items you don’t want to leave unattended in the hotel room. “Your money belt is your deep storage,” Steves says, which is a good way to think about it. This way, if anything gets taken from your purse/fanny pack, it shouldn’t be a devastating loss, as you had your most valuable items stored safely in the money belt as a backup.
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