Security: bags and clothing

I certainly wouldn't. I travel extensively all through Italy (and have for the past 11 years) and live there for 5 months a year. I do nothing different there than I do anywhere in the USA. I am usually traveling by myself and have had no problems and have no special bags, pants, wallets etc.

If you’re using the hidden RS waist wallet/money belt, you’re in good shape for the major items you wouldn’t want to lose.

The rest would be how you want to carry your phone and what’s convenient for you for your spending money that day.

TY Jean & Linda. I'm over thinking this. Funny, I'm in Manhattan 5 days a week and never think twice, well sorta.

My husband uses a neck wallet inside his shirt when traveling in large cities in Europe, but he has some shirts with a hidden breast pocket he used to stash things when we went to NYC. (They are made by Carhart). He will put his credit cards in a rfid sleeve in the hidden, secured pocket. It could be used to stash a passport but the neck wallet might work better.

I think situational awareness is as important as ways to carry your items. If in busy areas, don't look at your cell phone or study a map or any other activity that would tip you off as an easy mark. The pros will already know you're a tourist, you just don't want to look like a clueless tourist.

I've also read some of the posts about pickpocketing. Yes, it happens and even Rick fell victim to it. Still I think the threat is overblown and when you read what happened, you see why most fell victim.

Do what would make you feel comfortable, but as you said, don't overthink it.

I've been traveling to Europe as a solo traveler for 30 years and the only time I wore a money belt was on my first trip, which I lost on the 2nd last day. It fell off while I was walking and didn't notice because I had my raincoat on (it was London in October). Everything turned out okay, though - a student found it and turned it into the police.

But since then, I just rely on a good crossbody bag, and have never had any problems since then. Obviously, other people's mileage may vary, but I'm happy with what I use now.

The only change we plan to make for our upcoming trip is a $10 gizmo for my phone. I suspect we will use my phone periodically for walking navigation in some of the cities, so in the off chance someone decides to grab the phone out of my hand, they'll find it tethered to me.

Otherwise, we'll continue to use a cross-body purse, a backpack carrying only things like water/umbrella/jackets, and RFID-blocking under-clothing waist pouches for deep storage.

TY All for the more than welcome feedback. It's always great to hear what different ideas are out there. Appreciate.