Stay Safe, Stay Stylish: Part 2
Like I said before, the number one tip to avoiding being a victim of crime and getting a better cultural experience is to blend in with the locals.
Which means, NO FANNY PACKS.
Seriously. Don't do it. They are ugly, so "soccer mom" and an easy peasy target for theives. Why don't you just wear an American Flag shirt and sandals with socks while you are at it?
"But I don't want to carry around a regular purse. I might get robbed."
Sure. But you carry around a regular purse in your own home city, right? What makes you think you are going to be targeted in Amsterdam? Oh right. The Fanny Pack or Day-Packs. Look around the people in your home city. It's easy to spot the tourist, isn't it? That's why the criminals are going after them and not you.
But I understand that while traveling you don't have the securities of home and are more likely to be carrying items that are irreplaceble.
The solution? The leg wallet, which I posted about below, and a bag that not only looks stylish but will make you feel more secure.
Messenger bags are in at the moment and you can get them anywhere (Old Navy, H&M, etc). Look for ones with a thicker strap so it doesn't put too much pressure on your shoulders (and doesn't cause that ugly line of seperation on your chest). Make sure you wear it across your chest, with the front of the bag facing forward, close to your hands for safe keeping. This way, your bag is less likely to get pick-pocketed and by wearing it across your chest, it becomes hard for someone to run past you and gab your bag (without dragging you along with it). Most messenger bags come complete with lots of secure pockets too and are quite roomy, so they make excellent companions for traveling.
Best of all, a messenger bag doesn't scream tourist. And if you buy the right one, it may just say "Ooh, la la. Je suis Parisian."
Which means, NO FANNY PACKS.
Seriously. Don't do it. They are ugly, so "soccer mom" and an easy peasy target for theives. Why don't you just wear an American Flag shirt and sandals with socks while you are at it?
"But I don't want to carry around a regular purse. I might get robbed."
Sure. But you carry around a regular purse in your own home city, right? What makes you think you are going to be targeted in Amsterdam? Oh right. The Fanny Pack or Day-Packs. Look around the people in your home city. It's easy to spot the tourist, isn't it? That's why the criminals are going after them and not you.
But I understand that while traveling you don't have the securities of home and are more likely to be carrying items that are irreplaceble.
The solution? The leg wallet, which I posted about below, and a bag that not only looks stylish but will make you feel more secure.
Messenger bags are in at the moment and you can get them anywhere (Old Navy, H&M, etc). Look for ones with a thicker strap so it doesn't put too much pressure on your shoulders (and doesn't cause that ugly line of seperation on your chest). Make sure you wear it across your chest, with the front of the bag facing forward, close to your hands for safe keeping. This way, your bag is less likely to get pick-pocketed and by wearing it across your chest, it becomes hard for someone to run past you and gab your bag (without dragging you along with it). Most messenger bags come complete with lots of secure pockets too and are quite roomy, so they make excellent companions for traveling.
Best of all, a messenger bag doesn't scream tourist. And if you buy the right one, it may just say "Ooh, la la. Je suis Parisian."
Ew.
Ah. That's better
posted by Wanderlusting at 7:34 PM
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