In Reply to: Why take so much cash? posted by melbmeg on Sunday, 2. August 2009 at 06:12 Bali Time:
The only cash I take is what I can afford to lose. I take some cash & the rest in travellers cheques with credit & debit cards for emergencies. Cash is gone forever, TCs are readily & easily replaced. The difference in exchange rate is negligible.
Instead of a money belt you can get small flat pouches that hang from your neck. Easier to access than a money belt.
We have a separate debit card into which we only put what might be needed.