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Do I really need a money belt?
#1 · November 4, 2024, 11:45 pm
Hi, I've heard on various travel forums that people take money belts to hold their money/passport etc... Do you think this is needed though?? Because I guess if someone stole my bag with all my money and my passport in, that would be pretty bad... :-/
#2 · November 8, 2024, 11:56 pm
I would take one with you and you can decide if you want to use it as you go, depending on how comfortable you feel in each city and with each hotel room. I've never used a money belt while travelling but I have to say, pickpocketing is way more prevalent in Europe. When I went last summer, I only felt the need to wear one in Paris. However, I don't think you have to worry about pickpockets as much in other places.