money belts

Traveler's secret stash

Money belts are pouches worn around the waist, typically under clothing, to carry cash, passports, and other valuables while traveling.

The concealed position protects against pickpockets: I kept my passport in a money belt through all of Southeast Asia.

They're a staple of cautious tourism, though some find them uncomfortable or paranoid.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G