If you travel a lot or have friends or family members who are constantly on the go, you’ll know of the importance of a good travel wallet. These are often lifesavers, keeping your money and documents ‘ passport, tickets and proof of residency ‘ safe from being stolen or lost in a strange land.
In fact, according to TripAdvisor, Barcelona, Rome and London are the top three cities in which you are likely to be pick pocketed. Being vigilant pays and your money and credit cards need to be kept secure especially in crowded areas or on public transportation.
Apart from keeping your money guarded, you also need to be extra careful when it comes to travel documents. Consider this ‘ you are traveling on a business trip or for pleasure with friends and family. The long queues at the airport, hotel check ins and certain nightlife facilities, all require the use of your travel documents to authenticate your identity. A travel wallet or passport bag is a way to have these documents handy, and they can be pulled out at a moment’s notice. They also help you keep these all important travel documents secure and together, so you never misplace them or have your valuables fall out at the wrong moment.
Passport bags and travel wallets essentially serve the same purpose under different names. They are becoming increasing popular amongst both men and women. The former who are used to carrying wallets and perhaps a more bulky briefcase of laptop bag will find the comfort and security of a smaller zippered bag more appealing. The zip offers the protection an easily loosened strap or broken buckle does not.
Women will find more versatility and a greater variety in their selection of passport bags and travel wallets. A wristlet for example can be used as a travel wallet and later converts into a makeup bag. For those seeking the additional security of a strap over the shoulder, a bag like the ZipIt Fling works well to keep important documents together, and has extra space for keys, makeup and a cell phone.
While a typical travel wallet or passport bag was a boring one toned zipped bag which could be slipped into a purse, today fashion demands you think outside the bag. By investing in a fun colored purse, you can combine practicality with style. A travel wallet can be any small and well secured makeup wallet/ pencil case or wristlet or even your kid’s bright colored shoulder bag. As long as it serves the purpose and you enjoy carrying it, don’t hesitate to select a bag that works for you.
Travel wallets make for an ideal travel companion, but with Christmas around the corner, they are also the perfect gift for a friend of family member.
