Ok, so you’re going on holiday… the excitement has been building for so long, your luggage is packed, you’ve got your flight details, passport and travel sized liquids. Quite simply you’re prepared! In all likelihood your holiday will be a roaring success and you’ll return with plenty of pictures and stories to share with family and friends… but what if something goes wrong, are you prepared for that?

Now I’m not going to write an article advocating you “travel in fear” because that would be ridiculous. I’ve read articles myself with tips like “Don’t talk to any strangers”… are you kidding me? You are in a foreign country, everyone is a stranger so should you just stay in your hotel room and isolate yourself from the locals? No.

All you can do is be prepared, be alert and be practical. Recognise that there are some people who make a living off of tourists like you. This simple realization alone should be enough to encourage healthy suspicion in certain scenarios keeping you a step ahead.

Alright so on to my tips:

1. Not in the Back Pocket! Please don’t put your wallet in your back pocket, it’s a target on your ass. You may not like the bulge when storing it in your front, but you’re way more likely to notice a pickpocket reaching into your front than your back pocket.

2. Be wary of large crowds. When walking through a crowd of people there will be lots of bumping and physical contact, you might come out the other side lighter than you went in. If you stop to watch a street performer be aware of your personal items, because a large group of distracted people is like a buffet for pickpockets. If your wallet’s in your front pocket (see no.1) then put your hand in there for additional security… why not?

3. You’re not Bill Gates. So don’t go through your wallet counting your money in public. I couldn’t count the number of times I have been walking down the high street and seen someone with a wad of cash, putting it in their wallet, fiddling with cards then putting said wallet in their back pocket; doing all this with their head down and still walking (not paying any attention to their surroundings). I could easily grab their wallet and run… if I felt so inclined. If you must count your money do it before you leave the hotel room, or at least somewhere private.

4. All or nothing. When going out you don’t have to take everything do you? Think, only take what you need. This means emptying your wallet a little: leaving some money, ID, credit cards etc in the hotel room so if you do get pickpocketed you don’t lose everything!

5. Pointless exposure. When you have bought something put your wallet away quickly. Be mindful of walking out the store and “fiddling” with it. Put your wallet away when at the counter not at the exit of the store. It’s surprising how many times I see this. I give my family in trouble for this on a regular basis: they buy something and begin walking to the door whilst returning their card to their wallet and trying to squeeze the receipt into an already bulging compartment. I used to do this before someone snatched my wallet just before I left the store and ran. I caught him though and didn’t treat him to kindly if you know what I mean. All you’ll do is highlight your wallets location to a pickpocket or present a snatch and run situation as I experienced.

6. Not everyone is your friend. Simply put, don’t be so damn trusting of everyone. I’m not saying don’t talk to people, but be alert and mindful of your possessions. Be a little suspicious and you and your wallet should be fine. I remember when in Milan I was approach by a charming lad in the Piazza Del Duomo trying to sell me coloured string for my wrist. As nice as he was, his string was not for me… wink wink.

These are the most practical and logical things you can easily integrate without ruining your holiday by living in a shell of fear. Life is to be lived and traveling to be enjoyed, but just remember that a little preparation goes a long way. You never fully appreciate how important your wallets contents are until they’re gone. And being just a little cautious will result in a better experience for you and those around you.

Here are our best tips for great travel gifts for those setting off to travel the world, or to conquer just one small piece of it. Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, there are still queues, documents to be organized and limited baggage sizes, and we have collected the best gifts for travelers to make life easier on the road.

The Wonderful Folding Travel Bag

A stylish yet magical bag. From a large weekender size, the folding bag folds down to next to nothing, so it can be easily thrown into a suitcase. These are constructed from oilskin with leather trim, and are our number one travel gift. Perfect when you need more baggage on one part of your trip than on another, but don’t wish to drag an empty suitcase, but also ever popular as a great looking weekender bag.

Leather Zip around travel wallet

Keep all those itineraries, forms, and passports together. Yes you might get a free plastic travel wallet, but without a zip its contents simply are not secure. You will come to appreciate the great design of this travel wallet, including a simple wrist-strap, which keeps your boarding passes and documents close at hand, while filling in forms or waiting in queues. And made from top quality genuine leather, it will look sophisticated for years.

Leather Luggage Tags

This is a simple little luggage tag, which fits a business card, so you don’t have to re-write your details over and over, and is durable to last trip after trip.

Coast Carry on Cabin Bag

At last, a well thought out cabin bag. This over-nighter bag complies with most major airlines carry on baggage size. It combines a sense of style with rugged durable construction. Features include zipped internal pocket, plus external passport pocket, shoulder strap for ease of carrying, waterproof lining and genuine leather trim. Made from durable ‘Sunbrella’ fabric it is lightweight, and will look stunning for years.

A little touch of home

Where ever you travel from, it is always lovely to have a little touch of home. Not only as a memento, but as a great talking point, and a subtle symbol showing where you are from. Some of our great NZ gifts which New Zealanders might like to consider include a green-stone (Pounamu) carved necklace (perhaps a triple twist symbolizing friendship), a Silver Fern brooch, as worn by our NZ sports teams, and recognized throughout the world, or perhaps a set of cuff-links with the North Island on one wrist and the South Island on another.

Whether you are buying travel gifts for friends, family or colleagues, or treating yourself, think about the practicalities of size and weight, and what you can do to make the trip more hassle-free.

You will find more information on the “Traveler’s Gifts” section of our website.

If you have a friend or family member who travels a lot, especially internationally, they may have told you a few horror stories about how difficult keeping their personal items safe can be. The next time you are thinking about getting them travel gifts, consider a nice travel wallet. They are sure to love it and appreciate your good taste and concern for their safety.

Most men are used to carrying a regular wallet that flips open and that they keep in their trouser pocket or in the front pocket of their jacket. The problem with the standard, traditional wallets is that they are not safe and secure. Because of security threats and added restrictions, travellers are required to have proper identification and produce it when asked. So the travel wallet was created as a way to safely store identification and keep it secure. Most travellers would love to own one, so they always are great travel gifts.

One of the main security features on a travel wallet is the zip that goes completely around the three sides, locking it closed. Inside there are several sections for tickets and currency, and additional areas for pens and also a coin pouch. Properly used this wallet will keep your important identification forms safe, including passports, traveller’s checks, and airline tickets. Plus all your important papers will be in one place so it will be easier to manage and keep secure. These are very thoughtful travel gifts for anyone who does a great deal of travel.

While the travel wallet does an excellent job securing your personal items, it also is a good looking product. The cover is usually soft black leather and often comes with the passport logo on the front. In fact they have such a nice classic look that women will want one too. They are small and light enough to fit into most purses or totes, so that women can also keep their identification and travelling items safe. An additional bonus is that these wallets can be personalised with the owner’s initials embossed on the front, which is a nice touch when giving them as travel gifts.

Security is an important concern to everyone who travels for business or pleasure, whether we go by air or by rail or car. We never know when we will be asked to provide our identification and proof that we are legitimate and belong in the airport or train station, and this is especially true for international travel. We must be ready at all times and have our personal information easily available while at the same time keeping it always secure. The travel wallet does this by locking closed with a zip and being small enough to fit in a jacket pocket or purse. Once a traveller uses it, it is sure to become a must have item, one they will never leave behind when going out of town. So give these wallets as travel gifts and let your loved ones know you are thinking about their safety and security.

For those traveling with less, you may require something smaller and less bulky. The Lodis brand makes different short models in smooth Italian cowhide or nappa leather. These beautifully designed cases are a delight to the eye and touch. They come in fashion colors as well as the basic colors. They are small enough to fit in a man’s back pocket or a woman’s small purse. The inside pocket lifts up and expands to accommodate the boarding pass, tickets, and traveler’s checks. It then folds down to fit into those smaller areas. It has a few smaller pockets to hold luggage checks, a few cards and your driver’s license. The smaller size makes this perfect for the backpacking crowd as well as for those who like to travel light. It can be easily carried along with your other important travel accessories. The size will also fit into a fanny bag worn around your waist or a small camera bag or shoulder tote. The bright colors available insure you will spot the case when you put it down and make it easy to locate inside your bag. Lodis also makes matching wallets for men and women to carry the balance of your credit cards and cash. You’ll be fashionable and organized when you travel on business or vacation trips.

Men that travel for business and wear a jacket find the Johnson and Murphy or Tumi brand ultimate travel organizers handy. These are a larger size which fits easily into an inside jacket pocket. They will hold everything in one place and are only slightly larger than a breast pocket wallet. There’s even a pen pocket inside for ease in jotting down notes and numbers. Receipts and itinerary will fit easily inside this generous sized case. Some models also have an inside zipper for extra security. These larger sized cases will even hold rental car information and small maps. If you need a currency converter, these can also fit inside one of the pockets. These cases are available in elegant leathers that can be monogrammed or engraved. A logo or company name can also be added, making them ideal for corporate gifts. Women also enjoy this complete travel case and will tuck it inside their handbags. Families can fit more than one passport inside when traveling with small children.

The Vantaggio brand makes travel wallets in elegant full-grain Italian leather which achieves a deep patina over years. Richly burnished and hand-stained, these Vantaggio travel wallets let you travel in style. Vantaggio Italian leather products have the look and feel of enduring quality. Keep everything handy and easily available in the zip-around style or the tab closing model. The tab-closing model also has a zippered pocket on the inside. Both models have an outside boarding pass pocket for your ease in going through security check points. Traveling with discount luggage? Vantaggio will give you the elegance you need while keeping everything organized and in one place. Driver’s license, baggage claim checks, receipts, etc., will fit securely inside these cases. You’ll find superb craftsmanship in each travel wallet, and the pockets galore will give you a home for all of your important travel documents at very reasonable prices.

Travel wallets, as the name suggests, are a category men’s wallets that are designed exclusively to cater to your travel needs. No matter you are an occasional or a frequent traveler, a travel wallet enables you to stay organized, thereby helping you to save your time. A travel wallet is relatively big in contrast to ordinary wallets, and comes with an array of compartments and slots to hold your travel-related documents such as passport, ticket, and boarding pass as well as other important information including credit card, ATM card, and driver’s license. Travel wallets mostly comprise clear ID slot, credit card slots, compartment for passport and tickets, interior pockets for boarding pass, and compartments to hold bills and coins. As in the case of other men’s wallets, a travel wallet is available in a variety of forms, styles, and materials, such as leather wallet and designer wallet. However, a travel wallet may prove beneficial to you only if it is organized in a proper way.

A travel wallet must be organized depending upon the purpose of your travel. For instance, if you are traveling for business or official purposes, organize your business data in one compartment. If you need to carry critical data or information, a security wallet may best suit for your business travel, as it contains in it open pockets, snaps, and enclosures plus adjustable straps that enable you to carry it securely around the waist or neck. Likewise, if you are going to travel for holidaying purposes, then keep all such details as hotel and sightseeing information and guide address and contact address together in your wallet. On the other hand, if you are traveling to join your friends’ or relatives’ special occasions, then don’t forget to include items such as gift card or gift voucher in your travel wallet.

Let it be for any purpose, a travel wallet must contain in it everything necessary in order to aid for a hassle free traveling. First of all, organize all your travel-related documents such as passport, air tickets, and boarding passes in one compartment. If you are a card user, organize all cards including credit cards, debit cards, and social security cards in one compartment. However, if it is not necessary, then avoid carrying information such as social security card while traveling. Similarly, it is not advisable to carry more than one credit card while traveling. If you use ATM card or credit card, then carry very few amount of money in your wallet. Further, it is recommended to carry a list of emergency contact numbers that include phone numbers of your spouse, children, close friends and relatives, as this would be helpful for volunteers who may assist you in case if some serious issues happen to you in the form of accidents. It would be even better if you maintain a piece of paper containing in it information like medicines that you are allergic to and other important details pertaining to your health like BP and cholesterol levels.

Majority of travel wallets now available in the market come with features such as adaptable as well as personalized profile, spacious slots, pockets to hold your cash, deep pockets, and multi-card pouches. Some travel wallets even come with more than 20 spacious slots. A spectrum of materials is used for the manufacture of travel wallets, prominent being leather, cotton, and nylon. If you prefer to have stylish, high quality, and long lasting travel wallet, then leather travel wallets are undoubtedly the most perfect option. One can also choose a travel wallet on the basis of color preference, and mostly travel wallets come in a spectrum of stylish or vibrant colors such as black, blue, brown, metallic, purple, and yellow.

Further, a travel wallet comes in a plethora of forms to suit your personal preferences and tastes. For instance, if you are looking for a high quality wallet that provides safety as well, opt for wallets such as travel wallet chain, cash safe travel belt wallet with hidden money pockets, or travel waist wallet, whose specialty is that it is coupled with features such as durable belt and zippers as well as hidden buckle. Likewise, if you are a style-conscious man and would like to stay trendy while traveling, then one of the best options suitable for you is designer travel wallets made from full-grain leather. For those who would like to have something different in order to organize for their travel, then options are available in the form of zip up travel wallet.

Different types of wallets also include large document travel wallet, which is especially suitable for people who need to carry a number of documents while traveling, and is mostly inclusive of internal zipped pocket, several internal compartments, and adjustable body straps. If you feel that these aforesaid wallets do not render safety, then option is open to you in the form of iWallet whose specialty is that you could open it only if it recognizes your finger print. This is due to its incorporated biometric reader.

This travel pouch can be worn over your shoulder, on your neck and even around your waist. It featured an undercover construction so you and your documents would remain secure at all times.

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