Worried about pickpockets in Europe? Learn how to avoid them.
How to keep your phone safe from pickpockets in Europe and abroad.
If you are planning a trip to Europe or another place with lots of pick pocket thieves, you will need to make an extra effort to keep your phone safe. The stories that you hear are real – most major cities, like Paris, Rome, London, etc have pick pockets everywhere you look. After traveling extensively throughout Europe, I have compiled some tips and tricks for keeping your phone safe during your trip.
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- Bring along a phone lasso or leash. They are quite cheap, and will give you a sense of protection, while keeping your phone easily accessible for photo ops. You can use the carabiner clip as pictured, or you can use the included lanyard necklace. You can also attach it inside of your purse (though if you have a purse, go for one like this).
- Bring along a phone lasso or leash. They are quite cheap, and will give you a sense of protection, while keeping your phone easily accessible for photo ops. You can use the carabiner clip as pictured, or you can use the included lanyard necklace. You can also attach it inside of your purse (though if you have a purse, go for one like this).
How to keep your money, passports, and credit cards safe while you’re in Europe
- Bring a special purse, like this one. Although it may look perfectly normal, this purse has great features to keep your things safe. It features a locking main compartment, RFID proof sections for cards and passports, and the strap is slash proof. Using a regular purse could allow somebody to cut your strap and run, or unzip your purse and take what they want. You may think that you would notice somebody accessing your purse, but from experience I can tell you that you most likely would not notice until the thief was long gone.
Bring a money belt. These are hands down, my most favorite thing to keep my passport and money safe. There are three types, giving you lots of options. Use these to stash important documents, cards, and cash.
- Money belt. Slips inside of your waistband like a very thin fanny pack. Easily accessible, but nearly impossible to see and access for thieves. This is my top choice.
- Belt loop money pouch. This pouch attached to your belt, and tucks inside of your pants. It is similar to the belt, but can be relocated a bit more easily.
- Money lanyard. This necklace holds the same items, but is less secure. somebody could see the lanyard, yank it and run if your shirt doesn’t cover it entirely. Thieves may also see the imprint through your shirt. It is still a great idea if it is what works best for you, but I would consider the other options first.
