Leave the laptop at home if you will be on the move a lot. PDA's are useful as address books and notepads, but they must synch with parent computers for more complex functions like downloading. Additionally, they are a security risk and can be ruined by sand, dirt and water. If you must carry expensive electronics, plan to carry insurance. Reimbursement claims often require proof in the form of a local police report.
Security Get a money belt.
Try wearing it for a few days before committing to it. If you don't feel comfortable with your money and passport bulging out at your waistline, or fear losing your valuables in a squat toilet, sew zippered pockets inside your travel clothes. Try repositioning your money belt so that it sits below your waist. BACK ON THE FARM Taking care of your home Back home, your affairs will need to be self-sustaining, or operable by remote control. If you have property, sell or rent it.