Travel tips: 6 less safe places to keep your cash

Every penny, pound, or peso counts when you’re exploring the world. Travelers tend to be preoccupied, dazed by jetlag, and in possession of wads of newly exchanged currency – in other words: easy targets. The statistics tell a sobering story: Bangkok is among the cities frequently cited as pickpocket and scam hotspots by travel advisories, while pickpocketing remains a significant concern in many tourist destinations worldwide.