If you're always on the go and visiting new and exciting places your safety and the safety of your money is probably something thats on your mind a lot.
With the influx of issues resulting from identity theft and credit card fraud, you can never be too cautious with what's in your wallet.
This doesn't mean traveling has to keep you on the edge, waiting for a pick pocketer or anxiously watching your online account for unauthorized activity.
One of the biggest mistakes men make when they travel to luxurious destinations is acting like they should be there.
Many high end tourists attractions around the world tend to be in places that are the complete opposite.
If your traveling to a destination that isn't so beautiful outside the confines of your hotel, your not going to want to look like a tourist, especially one who has a large amount of money.
No one is telling you to dress like a vagrant and carry around a cup asking for change, but what I am suggesting is you use cautionwhen deciding what to wear, what to carry, how you carry things, and how you store important documents.
- When your not in familiar territory it's important to keep a map or GPS system with you at all times, but don't keep these things out in the open.
If you look lost, your going to be a target for less than moral individuals who see you as injured prey. - You may look terrific in your designer suits, carrying your Italian leather wallet; but for individuals who wish you harm, your a walking billboard that says "I have money.
"Save your expensive wears for meetings or special events or evening, and stick to jeans and a t-shirt when wondering the city. - Keeping money, identification, and credit cards on you is often a must, but that doesn't mean its a "must know.
"Consider your money and your credit cards your private belongings and keep them that way.
Never pull you wallet when you are in public.
Keep money tucked away in a sock, a hidden pocket, or in another inconspicuous place.
- If you carry a wallet, consider investing in a money clip.
Transfer any credit cards you may need, your I.
D.
, and some small bills to a money clip and keep them in your front pocket.
Money clips are often less discernible than a wallet.
Plus, only taking what you needminimizes your chance at losing everything should you be robbed. - Travel and safety experts recommend buying a cheap wallet and keeping it on your person when you are traveling.
Keep expired credit cards and a few small bills, that way, if you ever are the unfortunate victim of a robbery, you will be able to give them the cheap wallet and fake expired credit cards.
They will think they won big time and you'll give away a ten dollar wallet and a few dollars in exchange for your life.
- Even cautious travelers can become unfortunate victims and so its important to have a back up plan.
If you lose your I.
D.
, credit cards, passports, and other important documents, your going to be in world of trouble.
Before you set foot on a plain, train, or automobile to your destination, make copies of important documents.
While a photocopy of your passport may not be as good as the real thing, it can come in handy when you need to get home, file a report, or obtain new credentials.