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DH and I are going to Scotland next month and taking one of the guided tours. This is our first trip out of the country besides Mexico. Our travel documents just arrived and the information is making me confused and anxious.

Like, it says to avoid carrying a purse, but to also have a separate 'hand luggage' with necessities since your main luggage will be stored and hard to access. After looking online at tips I read that you should avoid looking like a tourist (white sneakers, shorts, fanny pack). So, what should my hand luggage be, if not a purse, that would be convenient for carrying at all times with lots of walking, but also doesn't look touristy (like a backpack)? 

It also says to carry limited amounts of cash on you, but that you need cash everyday (hope there are lots of ATM's!) and to carry different amounts in different spots so that if robbed, you don't lose too much. Same is said for your credit cards, passport and travel documents (and two copies of each, and copies of our birth certificates in case our passports are lost/stolen). Where the heck am I supposed to put all this stuff? Original, two copies, of each, all with me, but in separate places...

I feel so naive. Is a money belt really necessary?



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Have fun! My daughter and son in law went to Scotland for vacation a few years ago and loved it!

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Lindley wrote:

Have fun! My daughter and son in law went to Scotland for vacation a few years ago and loved it!

 Thank you. I am sure it will be. I am just overthinking things, lol.



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No good advice, but I'm a little bit jealous.

 



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I would make a copy of your passport and leave the original in a safe at your hotel.

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I guess you put things in your bra.



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ed11563 wrote:

No good advice, but I'm a little bit jealous.

 

 :) Just tell me I'm not gonna get robbed and be stranded in a foreign country with no passport and no money?



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I guess you put things in your bra.

 Right?! I mean, I hope they are just being overly cautious and it's really  not that bad. 



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What about a cross body bag?
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I have a money belt that I used in Paris. I also kept a copy of my passport in the money belt, as well as an extra credit card. A cross-body purse is stylish, yet more secure than a shoulder bag. That's usually what I use when traveling. Also, if it's cold, you can put your overcoat over the purse when in crowded areas to keep the pick-pocketers at bay. I did that in NYC.

At one time breaking into cars and stealing the contents was big, so be careful not to leave items in plain view.

Know where the American Embassy is, JIC.

My husband went to Scotland a few times and never complained of crime. At least they speak English, too. Well, sort of.

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Thanks for the tips FNW.

It did say, if you must use a purse to get a small, cross body style. So I will go look for one.

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And, for heaven's sake, be sure to keep your common sense working. If a situation seems a bit strange to you, listen to that common sense...

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And, for heaven's sake, be sure to keep your common sense working. If a situation seems a bit strange to you, listen to that common sense...

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NAOW wrote:

Thanks for the tips FNW.

It did say, if you must use a purse to get a small, cross body style. So I will go look for one.

 I always make sure mine has a zipper closure, too.  Makes it harder for the slight of hand.



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FNW wrote:

I have a money belt that I used in Paris. I also kept a copy of my passport in the money belt, as well as an extra credit card. A cross-body purse is stylish, yet more secure than a shoulder bag. That's usually what I use when traveling. Also, if it's cold, you can put your overcoat over the purse when in crowded areas to keep the pick-pocketers at bay. I did that in NYC.

At one time breaking into cars and stealing the contents was big, so be careful not to leave items in plain view.

Know where the American Embassy is, JIC.

My husband went to Scotland a few times and never complained of crime. At least they speak English, too. Well, sort of.

 This all good advice.  I keep a copy of my passport in every piece of luggage/bag I travel with.  Most hotel rooms will have a safe or option to rent one, do that and put a copy of the passport in that with a CC.  Also, let your CC company know you are traveling, where you will be traveling too and that no online purchases should be made.  I can't imagine Scotland being an issue.  Ireland, Paris, Rome, yes, but not Scotland.



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www.travelsmith.com/pacsafe-coversafe-s25-secret-bra-pouch/829608


Also - put some money folded in the bottom of your shoe.

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FNW wrote:
NAOW wrote:

Thanks for the tips FNW.

It did say, if you must use a purse to get a small, cross body style. So I will go look for one.

 I always make sure mine has a zipper closure, too.  Makes it harder for the slight of hand.

 I ordered a money belt for DH and I ordered a cross body purse that is meant for traveling. Zipper closure that is clipped down, RFID pockets and there is a type of mesh sewn in that makes it so it can't be cut off or cut open. 



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FNW wrote:

I have a money belt that I used in Paris. I also kept a copy of my passport in the money belt, as well as an extra credit card. A cross-body purse is stylish, yet more secure than a shoulder bag. That's usually what I use when traveling. Also, if it's cold, you can put your overcoat over the purse when in crowded areas to keep the pick-pocketers at bay. I did that in NYC.

At one time breaking into cars and stealing the contents was big, so be careful not to leave items in plain view.

Know where the American Embassy is, JIC.

My husband went to Scotland a few times and never complained of crime. At least they speak English, too. Well, sort of.

 This all good advice.  I keep a copy of my passport in every piece of luggage/bag I travel with.  Most hotel rooms will have a safe or option to rent one, do that and put a copy of the passport in that with a CC.  Also, let your CC company know you are traveling, where you will be traveling too and that no online purchases should be made.  I can't imagine Scotland being an issue.  Ireland, Paris, Rome, yes, but not Scotland.

 That's good to know, thanks!



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Lawyerlady wrote:

www.travelsmith.com/pacsafe-coversafe-s25-secret-bra-pouch/829608


Also - put some money folded in the bottom of your shoe.

 Awesome. That is a great idea.



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Add me to the list of jealous Geeks!

And have a FANTASTIC trip.

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My grandfather used to carry cash in his shoes. Just don't do it at the airport. LOL

Scotland should be fine.

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FNW wrote:
NAOW wrote:

Thanks for the tips FNW.

It did say, if you must use a purse to get a small, cross body style. So I will go look for one.

 I always make sure mine has a zipper closure, too.  Makes it harder for the slight of hand.

Vera Bradley makes nice cross body purses. And, it's summer sale time!

Have a look:  http://www.verabradley.com



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FNW wrote:
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Thanks for the tips FNW.

It did say, if you must use a purse to get a small, cross body style. So I will go look for one.

 I always make sure mine has a zipper closure, too.  Makes it harder for the slight of hand.

 I was thinking this too.  Yes to a nice cross-body bag, or a nice messenger bag but be sure to keep it in front of you in crowded areas.  My dad, while travelling in Italy (which is KNOWN to be a prolific place for pickpockets, lost his wallet on the train.  He actually had considered not taking it, but then did - literally thinking 'it can't be that bad . . . '.  And of course, he put it in his back pocket and then got on a crowded train.

Of course, then he had a great excuse to buy a nice handmade Italian leather wallet!  Luckily his credit cards and passport weren't in his pocket.  He did lose a fair amount of euros, though.



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That's one of my pet peeves with DH, Tig. He carries a wallet in his back pocket. His cash is on a clip in his front, but still....he's a bit naive in this regard, even though he was rolled in NYC. When we were in Italy, I made him carry the wallet in his front pocket, no argument.

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All good advice. I have nothing to add other than have a great trip & take lots of pictures to share in the break room!

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Another tip is to scan a copy, front and back, of your drivers license and credit cards that you are taking with you. Email it to yourself as an attachment. Use the body of the email for phone numbers of the credit card companies.

I would also take a printout of any medications including dosage. List any medical conditions and

Make sure that someone back home has a copy of your itinerary and can contact you in an emergency.

Cell Phone. Talk to your carrier to see if your phone will work overseas. Some do, some do not. You can set up a temporary plan so that you won't incur roaming charges.

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jlbear71 wrote:

Another tip is to scan a copy, front and back, of your drivers license and credit cards that you are taking with you. Email it to yourself as an attachment. Use the body of the email for phone numbers of the credit card companies.

I would also take a printout of any medications including dosage. List any medical conditions and

Make sure that someone back home has a copy of your itinerary and can contact you in an emergency.

Cell Phone. Talk to your carrier to see if your phone will work overseas. Some do, some do not. You can set up a temporary plan so that you won't incur roaming charges.

 All great ideas. I have a lot of scanning to do, lol. 

We are going to add on an international plan on one of our phones, I think they said it's $10/per phone/per day. No data/text, but unlimited talk. 



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Download Viper on your phone. It does international texting. Free. When my brother was in Ireland/England we talked 24/7.

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