Rothdan

Have not traveled to Europe recently brings up the question of security. What do you diffently while traveling Europe? Thanks

suze

I carry mine. Many people choose to leave it in the hotel safe and carry a copy instead.

janisj

you'll find this is one of the topics that divides fodorites about down the middle 50/50.

I'm in the "always carry mine in a money belt" camp - but lots of people feel secure leaving it in a hotel safe.

Some (and I just don't get it) leave it in their luggage in the room.

You won't get concensus on this one . . . .

nytraveler

We always carry ours - and all our valuables. that way we know immediately if something happens to them (has not in probably close to 100 trips between beau and I).

If there's a problem better to find out right away - when you can more easily do something about it -rather than when you're getting ready to leave for the airport.

Girlspytravel

Never, ever. I've had my wallet stolen, but I never had to worry about the passport-it's a real hassle if you have to get it replaced, and will ruin your vacation. The passport goes into the safety box (if staying in a hotel-otherwise, somewhere safe in my apt.), as do all the other credit cards-just one credit card, my driver's license (as a photo ID) some cash, and that's it to go out and about.

Debs

Another vote for carrying passports with us - along with a copy of the first 2 pages in a separate place in my purse (as well as leaving that same information with someone back home). Yep, this is one of those 50/50 issues all right!

Nikki

I don't carry mine except when traveling to a new location. I feel the things on my person are more vulnerable than the things back in the hotel or apartment.

cigalechanta

I always carry mine because I need the senior discounts. And at some places when shopping have asked to see my passport.(routinely at the airport)

camrowe

cary a copy, leave the passport at the hotel. this has saved me once and ill always do it.

Travelnut

We're carriers... leg-safe under our jeans or slacks.

Suki

I carried ours through much of Italy. We stayed with a friend the last few days so I left the passports in our luggage during that time. Luckily, it was then that my purse got stolen out of the car at the top of Mount Subasio. I am eternally grateful that there were only 2 credit cards and my BlackBerry in it. This was a Sunday and we were scheduled to leave the next day. It would have been a nightmare had they been with me.

adeben

This is one of the most regular questions: Type 'Carrying passport' into the Search function at the top of the page, hit Search, and then read of hundreds of OPINIONS in the posts on the lefthand side!

Rothdan

besides your passport have you changed any other habits because of the changes in our world

Pausanias

As a former consular officer who has replaced many lost or stolen passports, my advice is to leave it in your hotel room and carry a photocopy.

Travelnut

Some people seem to confuse 'carrying' as being in the luggage, purse, handbag, backpack, wallet or pocket. These are NOT acceptable options for securing your passport.
'Securing' means: room safe, hotel safe, pouch underneath clothing.

ahmedhaff

I always carry my passport on my person - I have this wierd fear of having an emergency/incident at or near the hotel and if my passport is stuck in a safe there, then so am I!