Bras with removable pads are great for carrying money. Just remove the pads and slip the money inside the pockets.

Roll up your money and put it in a tampon tube. Not many are willing to invade such intimate privacy to find it.

Pack your earrings in one of those lipstick carriers with the little mirror in it. This way, your earrings are easier to find.

While travelling alone, do not become too friendly to everyone for your own safety. Bring a great book and headphones with you to keep you company.

If you are travelling alone and do not want any company, in a train or bus, try placing a handbag, coat or jacket on the window seat and sit on the outside seat. If you are in a bar restaurant, place your coat on the back of the seat opposite to make it look as if you have company.

Do not wear clothes that make you stand out. Try to stay away from anything sexy.

If you are travelling to a foreign country, be sure to check on their local customs. For example, do not travel to a Muslim country wearing hot shorts and a tank top.

If you decide to rent a car, lock the doors, hide any road maps visible and remove advertising stickers on the car before driving to keep yourself safe.

At the hotel, try not to get a room on the main floor, do not use the stairs, leave the lights, television or radio on when you are not in the room and never expose your room key anywhere.

Cutting down on the amount of bottles and cosmetics that spill is always important.

Always bring a sarong on trips. It can be used as a sheet, towel, skirt, dress, headdress, beach cover-up, curtain, etc.

Instead of packing lots of underwear, a small box of panty liners will save lots of space.