Although it would be nice to think that we could all travel safely without the fear of being separated from our belongings en route, airports, train stations and bus stations make easy pickings for the light-fingered. Here are a few top tips to ensure that you arrive at your destination with all of your belongings in tow:
1. Attach a few small bells (like the ones on Christmas decorations) to your hand luggage so that if anyone tries to move it while it is stowed, you will hear instantly.
2. Invest in a few items of clothing with concealed pockets, and wear them while traveling and while out and about in busy places when you reach your destination.
3. Whether you are seated during your journey or waiting around to board planes, trains or buses, place your foot through the handles of your luggage, if possible, to ensure that it doesn’t stray.
4. Don’t let any type of commotion distract you from your luggage. Thieves often use distraction techniques to buy them the few vital seconds that they need to grab and run.
5. Avoid removing your wallet from a purse or from your person when in public, otherwise would-be thieves will know exactly where to target. Go somewhere private such as a restroom to remove whatever cash you need, and immediately hide your wallet again.
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