I have traveled to Europe numerous times, sometimes checking my bags and other times with carry on only. I prefer traveling with carry on only because I hate waiting for luggage to arrive when I get to my destination plus there is less chance of anyone going through my bags without me being present. When I do check my bags I don't lock them, I carry any valuables with me in my smaller backpack that I use as my carry on. I always tuck my ipad or laptop in between clothes in my suitcase when I leave the hotel room or B&B and have never had problems with things going missing. If I am not so sure about the security in the hotel I will carry my ipad with me during the day (but I think I've only done that a few times). There was a few students who had things taken from their hotel room on a tour I was on but I think they left them out on the desk or night table...far too tempting!!!
Pounds lost: 11.8

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