travel purses for europe
How should I carry money in Europe?
I’m leaving for France and Italy for a couple of days, and I’m a bit paranoid about being mugged. Since I don’t have a debit card, all my money will be in cash. I’m traveling with a group tour, and they don’t allow us to carry purses – backpacks only. However, it seems to me that backpacks would be easier to get into than purses, so what’s the best way to keep my money (and other valuables, like my passport) safe? I know a money belt would be my best option, but I don’t have time to buy one now.
It takes 10 minutes with a sewing machine and an bit of old bed sheet to make a neck pouch to use under your clothing. I know as I have made several over the years.
Or you can buy an ‘under the clothes’ money belt or neck pouch, even at the airport indeed.
In any case, divide the money over several places, do not keep the lot in one place. Take a small (older) purse with a strap that is long enough to go over your left shoulder while you have the purse on your right hip, with the strap going between your backpack and your back.
If the leaders of the group do really object, let them carry your money, and be responsible for it.
And for the money you do keep in your backpack, keep it somewhere in the main compartment, not in an outer pocket.
Muggings are very rare in Europe, but pickpockets are common, alas.
So make sure that your passport is in a place where they not (normally) can get at, under your clothes, and that your money can not all be stolen at once.
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