How do I keep my phone and wallet safe while traveling?

Eight easy ways to keep your phone & data safe when you travel
  1. Physical protection for your phone.
  2. Beware of free Wi-Fi networks.
  3. Activate find-my-phone function.
  4. Display emergency contact information.
  5. Lock down your lock screen.
  6. Back up your photos.
  7. Write down important numbers.
  8. Install updates before you go.




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Many travelers also recommend bringing a dummy wallet when you travel, which is an old wallet filled with expired or fake credit cards and some small bills. Money belts and neck wallets — those flat, cloth pouches that fit under your clothes — are the traditional ways to carry money safely while you're traveling.

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Money belts and neck wallets — those flat, cloth pouches that fit under your clothes — are the traditional ways to carry money safely while you're traveling. They're meant to escape the notice of pickpockets and muggers, and some even have RFID blocking to keep your credit card and passport information safe.

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To help keep your phone safe from pickpockets, carry it in your front pocket, not your back one – or even better, use something to attach it to you physically, like a lanyard or a crossbody phone strap.

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No matter where you're going, carrying your wallet in your front pocket is the best way to help deter pickpockets and prevent back pain while still keeping your wallet close by and easily accessible.

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Can you carry your wallet through airport security? While you can bring your wallet with you, you must remove all items from your pockets, including wallets, keys, belts, coins, and phones. You must place this in the provided bins to be screened.

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Airplane mode turns off all your phone's radio connections (cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi), but apps that don't require an internet connection will continue to use data. Your best bet to avoid expensive roaming charges is to turn off data roaming or — even better — use a prepaid data plan.

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Even if you decide to get a local SIM card, these tips will help you out by saving data abroad.
  1. Turn off roaming. This stops cellular data use so you won't be paying extra for a plan you don't have. ...
  2. Stop apps from sucking your data in the background. ...
  3. Turn off automatic downloads. ...
  4. Track cellular usage.


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Airplane mode is recommended because it allows you to turn off all communication-generating apps and call functions at once.

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Crayons can be used to color maps and guidebooks. This is especially helpful if you're traveling in a foreign country and don't know the language. Crayons can also be used to write down addresses and phone numbers when you're lost.

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If you want to avoid roaming charges when you travel, you have a few options to consider:
  1. Rely on Wi-Fi.
  2. Purchase a daily roaming plan.
  3. Turn off roaming altogether.
  4. Buy a local SIM.
  5. Get an eSIM.


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In flight, this means the cell radio is using full-power to attempt the connection… therefore draining precious battery power. So, the next time you're in the air, save yourself some headaches…and battery power. Just switch your device to airplane mode and then turn it off for takeoff and landing.

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Tablets, e-readers and cameras You can, however, leave your mobile phone in your bag. Portable chargers and cables can stay in your bag too, but they can sometimes clutter the X-ray images. So, if you have multiple chargers and a big bundle of wires, you may be asked to remove them and scan again.

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