Do Not Lose These Items

Let's face it, you're going to misplace something or its going to get snitched, and that's just the reality of travel. But when it comes to international traveling, do not let these items out of your sight!

1. Passport: This is your most important document! I generally carry it in a pocket in my purse that has a zipper so no one can reach in and easily grab it, but I'll also leave it in the hotel safe that's in my room. I know some people who carry it in a money belt, so whatever works for you, but be very aware of where you put it. To read more about Passports 101 click here.

2. Money: Don't keep your money all together in a nice envelope because if that gets stolen, then there goes all your money. In fact my mom told me this happened to one of the persons in her tour group, and it was on the first day of the trip! Split up your cash into different piles. Carry one of the piles with you in your purse, and hide the other piles in various locations like your hotel safe, your money belt, or deep in your suitcase (that hopefully is locked when you're out of the room). To read more about traveling with money click here.

3. Camera: If this gets stolen/lost, it's not the end of the world (unless your camera is also your phone), but this is another common item that gets stolen/lost. Just never leave your camera/phone out in the open. Whenever I'm not using one of these items, they are put away in my purse. Sometime we don't need our camera, and to read more click here. 

I have never lost or had stolen any of these items, but it's because I am hyperaware of where I place these items (more so than when I'm back at home). And if you do the same thing, then you should not have a problem.