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That's absolutely noncompliant with EU regulation, and seeing such an attitude from a security publication is a real shame.
https://web.archive.org/web/20220921122023/https://www.secur...
Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd: > I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something Don't make anyone think you have anything of value on you! Also don't carry a light, easy to steal bag. The laptop goes into your suitcase. As part of my routine when arriving at a hotel I study the fire exit map, maybe use the local vending machine, paying with coi…
Every single electronic that wasn't in carry on luggage was stolen.
My dad personally lost thousands of dollars in camera equipment. I never put anything I'm not willing to lose in my checked baggage.
Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd: > I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something Don't make anyone think you have anything of value on you! Also don't carry a light, easy to steal bag. The laptop goes into your suitcase. As part of my routine when arriving at a hotel I study the fire exit map, maybe use the local vending machine, paying with coi…
A friend does that; she refers to it as her "Don't Kill Me" money.
Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd: > I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something Don't make anyone think you have anything of value on you! Also don't carry a light, easy to steal bag. The laptop goes into your suitcase. As part of my routine when arriving at a hotel I study the fire exit map, maybe use the local vending machine, paying with coi…
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I’m usually in developed countries with pickpocketing as a problem, so I’m confident in showing my drivers license if I get controlled by police, but if I lose my passport, I’m in trouble. But what if you have 2 passports? Carrying both is a SPoF. Where do you hide the additional?
> Where do you hide the additional? Definitely not in the room safe, that's the first thing they'll look through. Maybe the hotel has their own safe? But that involves trusting the staff. I think all bets are off if someone with intent breaks into your room and does a full upheaval, but hiding it in your suitcase or e.g. sticking it with some tape under a cabinet or drawer might be adequate.
Also https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-04-19/9-travel-safet...
> Acquire or make a copy of the fire escape plan on the back of your door. Most of these just slide out I use this novel device called a "smartphone" to snap a picture
Good idea to take the pic, for sure, but perhaps not as the only copy - best to walk it hand have some memory
Hailing from a country which was squarely third world just 25 years ago, this struck me as odd: > I open my laptop bag as if I am searching for something Don't make anyone think you have anything of value on you! Also don't carry a light, easy to steal bag. The laptop goes into your suitcase. As part of my routine when arriving at a hotel I study the fire exit map, maybe use the local vending machine, paying with coi…
> I used to carry an emergency high-value banknote in my back pocket so that in case the worst happened I would at least have some money on me. A friend does that; she refers to it as her "Don't Kill Me" money.
This guy neglects to mention wearing a bullet-proof vest when checking into a hotel, which makes me think he hasn't really thought this through. What if someone were to open fire on you while you're checking in to the hotel?
This is my worry at long security lines at airports: just a large volume of people without the tools to protect themselves in any way. Much insecurity.
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He doesn’t mention where you should keep your valuables. It’s easy to say where not to, but then offer a suggestion for a safe place to store stuff like a passport or cash.
>It’s easy to say where not to, but then offer a suggestion for a safe place to store stuff like a passport or cash. Simple: you keep those things on your person whenever you're away from your hotel room. Use a "traveler's wallet" which hides under your clothes. You should never be without your passport in a foreign country; it's generally illegal and it's the only way to properly identify you.