Originally Posted by
chicagodesi
I would not carry my passport with me while sightseeing, it would probably be more safer in a hotel safe and you could carry a copy of it on you. I am always so tempted to carry a dummy wallet in my back-pocket and have a few dollar bills laced with itching powder along with some powder that would turn their hands red for a long time..talk about being caught red-handed
Just to teach em a lesson!
Some countries have rules stating a tourist must have their passport on them at all times (not a copy, but the actual thing)
For me vs the pickpockets--a round the neck pouch and in there goes passport, some cash and a spare cc card.
The other cash and ccard I carry in the normal manner (or in inside zipped pocket in a troublesome area). I also keep a 3rd card in safe at hotel in case someone robs me totally of all in my possession.