Always keep an eye on your luggage!

No matter what country you are in or what kind of traveling you are doing, always keep an eye on your luggage. Having your backpack or suitcase stolen is a real pain!

Money Belts

Be sure to wear these under your shirt instead of over it. Although you might feel secure, all it takes is cutting the strap and a good pull and you will have the headache of losing all your valuables. If kept under your clothes, money belts are less conspicuous and it is harder to pull off the whole belt in one go.

Travelers' Cheques

When using travelers' cheques, be sure not to co-sign the cheques in advance. Firstly, a lot of currency exchange offices do not accept cheques that are already co-signed and secondly, it is a lot safer as no one else can cash your cheques if they get their hands on them.