I typically like to mark my luggage with patches etc. to make it more recognizable as mine while travelling. I purchased some patches with US/Ukraine flag, a Czech flag. Considering present politics could I be flagged for trouble and confrontation, with other travelers, travel employees, and locals by carrying such obvious political & social "statements"? Should I find some more neutral patches? Thanks.
Posted by
Surrey, UK
308 posts
You are likely to see a lot of Ukranian flags/ribbons throughout Europe (with the possible exception of Hungary).
You have to make your own decision.
Posted by
Houston, Texas
1062 posts
I doubt it.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
22359 posts
Today's climate in Central Europe is quite nice for the most part. Sweater weather in Budapest today and sunny. Beautiful day to be out.
Posted by
la la land...
1168 posts
I avoid putting any tags or stickers on my travel gear that is political, identifies me as American, or reflects anything that could be deemed controversial. I also don't put political signs in my yard, and have never put a bumper sticker on my car...
I do mark my bags to make them easier to spot from a distance - colorful pompoms, ribbons - that distinguish my bags from all of the other "black" bags on the conveyor belt.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9300 posts
I sometimes mark my plain bags with swaths of duct tape. It makes them look like they're damaged and undesirable. I save my statements for conversations, regardless of the current climate.
Posted by
Phoenix🌵
3288 posts
I use luggage tags like these. Bright colors and nationality neutral.