What's your golden travel rule?

[Groundfeeder]

Is this because its easy for staff to override?

Suspiciously, this happened to a companion on the Indian Pacific who lost quite a few dollars and blamed the staff. Otherwise, a great trip.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Adding to my golden rule, checking the count of bags etc when leaving hotel/taxi/plane, I do check  in my handbag for wallet/cards/cash/passports

5 minutes before departing DPS 2 years ago after final secondary screening (LAGS etc at the gate) had a heart stopping moment doing this check.
When returning my passport to handbag's special spot, I misjudged and it fell to the floor, fortunately Mr Flyfrequently's eye sight is better than mine, spotted it under my seat - almost a travel mistake.

 

[Forg]

Is this because its easy for staff to override?

Given that they're mass-produced to meet a low price, I doubt they can be all that super-secure.
I think they're a bit like a club-lock on a car, easy to get past & only used to hopefully make the thief target something that's even easier.

 

[JohnM]

Is this because its easy for staff to override?

My response was really a jocular riposte to @bPeteb's comment about leaving something in a safe.

In reality, I never even think to use a room safe. I have nothing of value to worry about and keep my passport, phone, watch on my person at all times.

 

[somebol]

1. First rule of golden rules...
2. As long as you have your passport, phone and credit cards. everything else is replaceable
3. Never come home with dirty laundry