I completely agree. The quality of the leather is so important when it comes to longevity and durability. Good quality leather ages very well, and can last a very long time! 😊
I carry a fake wallet filled with fake credit cards and yes, fake cash of 100$ I got from ebay. I then keep my regular money in my front pocket. If you get pick pocked, the bad guy now has fake cash that looks real!! If he cashes it in, he's BUSTED!! BAM
Another tip is if my hotel doesn't have a safe, I'll get some tape from the front counter with an envelope and tape cash and passport under a drawer or under a table. Some lamps have a velvet cardboard bottom that can easily be removed. Shower curtain rods are hollow and is a great place to hide a wad of cash.
Vietnamese Dong??? OMG I miss Vietnam. I know how silly I was with the denominations and how the locals would wave their hands and take only what was the correct amount when I the idiot would be absolutely astounded by how they knew!!! I finally got a VP Bank card, but I never worried about being swindled. Sorry I know this is a wallet video, but seeing the currency notes brought back so many memories of coconut smoothie and street food and Uber and Grab rides!! - A nostalgic woman!
Ironing board, on top back of tv dresser cabinet. Inside extra bed linens, blanket. Inside folded towels. Coffee makers, within the hanging window curtains. Under lamps, side of bed or bed frames, taped under chairs, couches or cabinets. Inside dummy deodorants. Slice a small thin gap in finine higiene maxipads/tampons/adult or child diapers -within the packaed bags. Bathrobes. Under the fridge. #1 Under hotel carpets-must dig in or create a small gap with a tool like dinner knife from room service.
@@TripAstute they sure are but God forbid I get mugged extortion,etc it's best to be safe than regretful. And these are relatively simple methods to protect yourself or your families traveling currency. CC are good but not in every country, cash, Gold or a frequently used commodity, like food usually gets me an advantage when negotiating with locals for VIP ,no line/ backdoor entrance, protection from predators that dedicate their full time efforts and lifestyle in making ends meet from Travelers. Similar to the movie, Taken 1-3 or Rambo Last Blood... How many Travelers disappear each year? writers get their ideas from some facts, horror stories they've heard different sources, etc 🤫 What you don't know won't hurt you, until too late and you experience it...
I have two moneybelts. One beneath my normal belt. It contains up to nine 500 Euro bills. One beneath my trousers around my waist at the back. Contains about 2000 dollar. Then I have two wallets. One for bills, the other for coins. In places like Cambodia I have a third wallet for notes below 1000. Credit cards are carried at my hip in a leather wallet together with my mobile. The cards are stacked between other cards for camouflage. My passport is at another place, the flight tickets at again another. This way never anything together gets lost or stolen.
Hello, great videos I'm a fan! I need a wallet or similar to carry my passports (2) and debit/credit cards all together, that I carry on neck. Do you know any of this kind?
Thanks Erick! To be honest, I don't normally use a neck wallet (only because I prefer to have a more traditional pocket wallet), but I think they can be a great way to carry your stuff safely. A friend of mine swears by one that he bought from Amazon that was fairly inexpensive: amzn.to/2F79uCk Hope that's helpful! Please let us know if you have any other questions. We are happy to help out! 😊
I usually just carry them in the coin pocket on my jeans or shorts. I can also put them in my Bellroy Card Pocket wallet. I have to admit that I'm terrible with coins though -- I think it's because I don't use them that frequently in the US! 😄
I used money belt when I went back home , to the Philippines , just a month vacation . The airport security touched my belly many times , asking : what is this thing under my pants ? Money belt is a secure wallet or pocket to use when to fly to dangerous Philippines !
Yes, I was in Vietnam last year, and I absolutely loved it. Wish I could have stayed there longer and explored more. We are hoping to take another trip there soon! 😊
I carry it in my front pocket. Granted, I typically wear jeans or pants with similar pocket structures, so it seems fairly safe. I know that pickpockets can still get to it, but I feel like there are probably easier targets. 😄
For muggers I have a knife, wire-saw, pepper spray and a real attitude problem for people who think they can rip me off or mug me. I might want to target them instead. Otherwise I'm a nice guy who treats people with respect.
If you really want to fight for a wallet. You kill someone in self defense and then the angry relatives accuse you of murder. The local police is most likely on their side. Good luck then. You will need it...
@@descendanttravels7639 In twenty years travelling in Asia I experienced ONE failed attempt at direct robbery. Tip 1. For example this month in Cambodia I offered a share ride from the airport into Phom Penh with the taxi to a couple from Germany. Safety in numbers. Tip 2. I don't wander inebriated through dark alleys in the middle of the night. Tip 3. In case of a robbery attempt I would pull out the wallet and throw it on the ground. When it is picked up either run or kick into that stupid face. Tip 4. Another important advice - feel free to walk away from any person or situation if your belly tells you so, no need for excuses or reasoning, if then followed get very loud, threaten with police, get the attention of bystanders.
I don't like to carry cash. Pickpockets are bad but even worse is a cop abusing Civil Asset Forfeiture. At least with a common thief I can press charges & not pay a fortune suing to get my $ back from the government.
Trip Astute no no I mean if we are keeping money in our purse, when it is scanned through scanner, does the person know how much currency we are carrying?
That's a good question. I honestly don't know. My thinking is no since the machines are meant to detect solid metallic objects. But I wish I knew the answer! 😊
Sorry if the sticker price is too high. I personally don't think that it's too much for something that you use every day and that will last for several years. Though I know some friends that use a binder clip for a wallet, and it seems to work well for them. 😄
im going to LA soon, and over here in NZ where I live, I always use my card because its more convient, but i heard that cash is king is most parts of LA... is this true? also i want to avoid bank and card fees using my credit card in LA
+rohanzo1 It depends on what you're doing and where you're visiting in LA. Most restaurants and establishments will accept credit cards, but places where I often get stuck paying cash is parking and smaller food stalls (e.g., at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA). Also, you may need cash to pay for fuel if you're renting a car since our pumps often struggle with foreign credit cards. If you need more info, I did a video a few months back on "Things Every Traveler Should Know Visiting America ": th-cam.com/video/wEkjUgC8cww/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, I avoided leather for the longest time, but I haven’t found anything that I like using. Bellroy claims to use responsibly sourced leather in their products, so I hope it’s better than general leather products. But I totally respect those avoiding all leather products!
Another tip - wrap the bills in plastic before you stash them in the belt. Otherwise sweat and friction may turn them into worthless confetti.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing! 👍
We’re very much similar in picking the right wallet especially the quality, i always make sure it’s genuine leather and not bulky.
I completely agree. The quality of the leather is so important when it comes to longevity and durability. Good quality leather ages very well, and can last a very long time! 😊
I carry a fake wallet filled with fake credit cards and yes, fake cash of 100$ I got from ebay. I then keep my regular money in my front pocket. If you get pick pocked, the bad guy now has fake cash that looks real!! If he cashes it in, he's BUSTED!! BAM
I love it! 😄
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Another tip is if my hotel doesn't have a safe, I'll get some tape from the front counter with an envelope and tape cash and passport under a drawer or under a table. Some lamps have a velvet cardboard bottom that can easily be removed. Shower curtain rods are hollow and is a great place to hide a wad of cash.
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@@mawadahmwanyali5515 I'm still waiting for the day I get pick pocketed for a little.......instant karma.
RFID protection is always top priority whether you're at home or abroad.
I used to think that RFID was a bit overrated. But now with all the new contactless credit cards in the US, my perspective seems to be evolving. 😊
Great useful video, thank you
Thank you! Glad the video was helpful. 😊
Another great video I really like you’re TH-cam channel I’ve definitely subed x
Thanks! We appreciate the feedback. 😊
Great video!
I was surprised and laughed out loud when I saw VND in this video. Thank you.
Thanks! I went to Vietnam in 2016 and absolutely loved it. I really want to go back and explore more! 😊
Same here 😂I was expecting to see American dollars 💸
Vietnamese Dong??? OMG I miss Vietnam. I know how silly I was with the denominations and how the locals would wave their hands and take only what was the correct amount when I the idiot would be absolutely astounded by how they knew!!! I finally got a VP Bank card, but I never worried about being swindled.
Sorry I know this is a wallet video, but seeing the currency notes brought back so many memories of coconut smoothie and street food and Uber and Grab rides!!
- A nostalgic woman!
I also have such wonderful memories of Vietnam. I really want to travel back there and explore more of the country. 😎
Never carry all your credit cards together. Carry only one card and the days money.
Good tip! I usually keep a debit card, credit card, and some cash with my passport in the hotel safe. 👍
So , can someone share there knowledge about how many grands can a money pouch hold including other stuff's.
Ironing board, on top back of tv dresser cabinet. Inside extra bed linens, blanket. Inside folded towels. Coffee makers, within the hanging window curtains. Under lamps, side of bed or bed frames, taped under chairs, couches or cabinets. Inside dummy deodorants. Slice a small thin gap in finine higiene maxipads/tampons/adult or child diapers -within the packaed bags. Bathrobes. Under the fridge.
#1 Under hotel carpets-must dig in or create a small gap with a tool like dinner knife from room service.
Those are some hardcore hiding places! 😄
@@TripAstute they sure are but God forbid I get mugged extortion,etc it's best to be safe than regretful. And these are relatively simple methods to protect yourself or your families traveling currency. CC are good but not in every country, cash, Gold or a frequently used commodity, like food usually gets me an advantage when negotiating with locals for VIP ,no line/ backdoor entrance, protection from predators that dedicate their full time efforts and lifestyle in making ends meet from Travelers. Similar to the movie, Taken 1-3 or Rambo Last Blood... How many Travelers disappear each year? writers get their ideas from some facts, horror stories they've heard different sources, etc
🤫 What you don't know won't hurt you, until too late and you experience it...
I have two moneybelts. One beneath my normal belt. It contains up to nine 500 Euro bills. One beneath my trousers around my waist at the back. Contains about 2000 dollar. Then I have two wallets. One for bills, the other for coins. In places like Cambodia I have a third wallet for notes below 1000. Credit cards are carried at my hip in a leather wallet together with my mobile. The cards are stacked between other cards for camouflage. My passport is at another place, the flight tickets at again another. This way never anything together gets lost or stolen.
Wow, that's impressive! Sounds like you have a solid system/process in place. 👍
Wow very impressive! I would add a sidekick with a shotgun to guarantee full protection.
A walking Brinks truck
I learned to carry my wallet in my front pocket in Europe in the early 2000s. Always carry your passport.
Yeah, front pocket carry is very important. It's not just more secure, but also better for your back. 👍
nice video.
Never say never. you never know... :( wish you lots of traveling and no missing items!
Very true! I should be careful not to jinx myself. 😄
What about mobile phones? how do you protect your phone while keeping it accessible?
I usually just keep it in my front pocket, but I know there are bags designed to deter phone theft while traveling.
Connect a watch too your device
What about the bread clip
Decived again !!
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I’m a woman and all my pants has big pockets, is either because I own plus size or just I live in a different country
Hello, great videos I'm a fan!
I need a wallet or similar to carry my passports (2) and debit/credit cards all together, that I carry on neck. Do you know any of this kind?
Thanks Erick! To be honest, I don't normally use a neck wallet (only because I prefer to have a more traditional pocket wallet), but I think they can be a great way to carry your stuff safely. A friend of mine swears by one that he bought from Amazon that was fairly inexpensive: amzn.to/2F79uCk
Hope that's helpful! Please let us know if you have any other questions. We are happy to help out! 😊
Thanks a lot. I'm gonna get it
That wallet exposes too much cash when u open it!
I try to put the higher value bills inside the stack when possible (to be more discreet). Though the design is definitely not for everyone. 😎
What about the coins? Where do you put your coins?
I usually just carry them in the coin pocket on my jeans or shorts. I can also put them in my Bellroy Card Pocket wallet. I have to admit that I'm terrible with coins though -- I think it's because I don't use them that frequently in the US! 😄
I used money belt when I went back home , to the Philippines , just a month vacation . The airport security touched my belly many times , asking : what is this thing under my pants ? Money belt is a secure wallet or pocket to use when to fly to dangerous Philippines !
Good to know. Thanks for sharing your experience, Rosalyn! 👍
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Amazing video! Thanks alot.
P/s: its wow... My country currency (vietnamdong) in your wallet lol.
Yes, I was in Vietnam last year, and I absolutely loved it. Wish I could have stayed there longer and explored more. We are hoping to take another trip there soon! 😊
If you carry card pocket wallet while traveling, how do you keep this wallet?
I carry it in my front pocket. Granted, I typically wear jeans or pants with similar pocket structures, so it seems fairly safe. I know that pickpockets can still get to it, but I feel like there are probably easier targets. 😄
Thank you so much for your useful advice...! I will also buy bellroy cared pocket wallet.
+MrPopi666 Thanks for checking out the video. Hope you enjoy the wallet!
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Thanks Clara! 😊
90's? You don't even look that old.
Thanks! I'll be 40 next year. 😉
For muggers I have a knife, wire-saw, pepper spray and a real attitude problem for people who think they can rip me off or mug me. I might want to target them instead. Otherwise I'm a nice guy who treats people with respect.
😂
If you really want to fight for a wallet. You kill someone in self defense and then the angry relatives accuse you of murder. The local police is most likely on their side. Good luck then. You will need it...
@@descendanttravels7639 In twenty years travelling in Asia I experienced ONE failed attempt at direct robbery. Tip 1. For example this month in Cambodia I offered a share ride from the airport into Phom Penh with the taxi to a couple from Germany. Safety in numbers. Tip 2. I don't wander inebriated through dark alleys in the middle of the night. Tip 3. In case of a robbery attempt I would pull out the wallet and throw it on the ground. When it is picked up either run or kick into that stupid face. Tip 4. Another important advice - feel free to walk away from any person or situation if your belly tells you so, no need for excuses or reasoning, if then followed get very loud, threaten with police, get the attention of bystanders.
Good luck getting through airport security with your knife and pepper spray.
I don't like to carry cash. Pickpockets are bad but even worse is a cop abusing Civil Asset Forfeiture. At least with a common thief I can press charges & not pay a fortune suing to get my $ back from the government.
I dislike carrying a lot of cash too. I feel much more vulnerable! 😬
Currency note visible via scanner?
Sorry, not sure what you mean. Do you mean RFID scanning of credit cards?
Trip Astute no no I mean if we are keeping money in our purse, when it is scanned through scanner, does the person know how much currency we are carrying?
That's a good question. I honestly don't know. My thinking is no since the machines are meant to detect solid metallic objects. But I wish I knew the answer! 😊
ok good advice
Thanks! Glad the video was helpful. 😊
Traveler checks and press paid cards can safe guard your money.
I don't think so. I'm going to Tennessee next week, so I called some banks down there. None of them will cash travelers checks. Nor credit unions.
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That works! 👍😄
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I just stuff it in my bra lmao
That works! 😄
too close
60€ WTF 👀😱
Sorry if the sticker price is too high. I personally don't think that it's too much for something that you use every day and that will last for several years. Though I know some friends that use a binder clip for a wallet, and it seems to work well for them. 😄
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I never carry my money I put it in my card
Yeah, I barely use cash too, but there are still times when I need it ... like many of the parking lots here in LA! 😄
im going to LA soon, and over here in NZ where I live, I always use my card because its more convient, but i heard that cash is king is most parts of LA... is this true? also i want to avoid bank and card fees using my credit card in LA
+rohanzo1 It depends on what you're doing and where you're visiting in LA. Most restaurants and establishments will accept credit cards, but places where I often get stuck paying cash is parking and smaller food stalls (e.g., at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA). Also, you may need cash to pay for fuel if you're renting a car since our pumps often struggle with foreign credit cards.
If you need more info, I did a video a few months back on "Things Every Traveler Should Know Visiting America ": th-cam.com/video/wEkjUgC8cww/w-d-xo.html
thanks so much for the response and tips man. appreciate. subbed and liked. :)
Good stuff man.
Better use synthetic leather though.
Skins are being peeled from animals while they are still alive.
Yeah, I avoided leather for the longest time, but I haven’t found anything that I like using. Bellroy claims to use responsibly sourced leather in their products, so I hope it’s better than general leather products. But I totally respect those avoiding all leather products!
Please make it short and what’s so great about this video . I guess everyone know these wallets .
Put your money in your socks
That's definitely a good strategy. Though I'm super clumsy, so I'm sure I would bump into somebody or something when trying to get my money out. 😄
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Just wasted 5 mins of my life!
Sorry you feel that way. 😔