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Imagine midway through enjoying yourselves on a long-planned vacation only to find out that your money or valuables have been stolen by thieves or pickpockets. It is a dreadful situation to be in in a foreign land, which I hope never falls onto anyone but unfortunately, it happens. A dream holiday can potentially become a nightmare if the loss includes credit cards and identification documents.
Thankfully nowadays there is a myriad of ways to keep these items safe and out of sight from those with bad intentions.
1. Anti-Theft Bag
The most obvious target is usually the bag or backpack so it makes perfect sense to start by examining our choice of bags. A good choice will be one with the following features:
- Zipper hidden from sight or with locking compartments.
- Slash-resistant construction with stainless steel mesh to prevent slash and grab thefts.
- Slash-resistant straps to prevent slash and go thefts.
- Lined with RFID shielding material to prevent identity theft.
No worries about keeping your valuables safe at the expense of your fashion sense, there is now a variety of designs and colours you can choose from.
A stylish crossbody bag:
Travelon Women’s Anti-Theft Crossbody
A classic messenger bag:
Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage Hobo Bag
Or an essential carry-all backpack.
FENRUIEN Anti-Theft Backpack
You’ll be spoilt for choices.
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2. Money Belt
Use a money belt to keep your money close to your body and out of sight. A handy travel accessory which I use to keep my passport safe during overnight train rides.
RFID Blocking Money Belt Travel Waist Pouch
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3. Leg Money Wallet
A leg money wallet works the way the name suggests, with money and cards hidden discreetly under your jeans or dress, right at the ankle or thigh.
Ladies who prefer something fancier can go for a garter wallet.
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4. Neck Wallet
How about having a wallet hung around your neck hidden out of sight in your clothes? RFID blocking technology protects against electronic pickpockets and identity theft. Best for traveling to countries with cool climate as the strap may irritate your neck when traveling to hotter destinations.
Neck Travel Wallet with RFID Blocking
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5. Anti-Theft Secret Bra Pouch
Ladies with tank tops and shorts occupying most of your luggage can use this instead to hide money in the center of the bra, or on the side.
Discreet Bra Wallet
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6. Infinity Scarf Wrap
An infinity scarf wrap is an inconspicuous way to keep money hidden yet accessible when you need them. The versatile wrap can also be used as a shawl or blanket to keep warm on long flights with choices of colours and patterns to flaunt your fashion sense.
Infinity Scarf with Hidden Pockets
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7. Anti-Theft Sock
Not a popular choice it seems, judging by the number of reviews, but nevertheless another option you can choose from.
Anti-Theft Socks
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8. Anti-Theft Belt
Though another good and unnoticeable way of hiding money, the downside is that it cannot be used to hide cards or passports.
Anti-Theft Belt
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9. Travel Document Organiser
An RFID travel document organiser protects your travel documents and credit cards from unwelcomed access to your information.
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10. Travel Pocket Underwear
Another discreet hiding spot.
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11. Travel Booties
A popular choice, the boots look unsuspecting but the pockets that rest against the inner lining of the shoe can be used to store cash and cards.
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12. Portable Travel Lock Box Safe
If an anti-theft bag is still not secure enough for you where you are traveling, a portable travel lock safe may give you more peace of mind with storage capacity for cash, passports, cards and cameras. The portable box safe can be opened using either a key or a three-digit custom combination.
Portable Travel Lock Box
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Choose the option that best suits you and most importantly, stay safe.