I never take a large purse. First I do not really want to lug around a large purse. I don't need to carry the kitchen sink with me when I am out and about site seeing. Second I want to be able to slide it in my small travel bag so that it isn't considered an additional personal item.
Along with the small cross body purse I take a wristlet and a travel pouch. I use the cross body purse during the day and then later at night for dinner and drinks I use the wristlet. If I am planning to go to a large market or shopping area where people will be close to me then I usually only take the travel pouch. I like having all three options. I purchased a cross body purse that on top of the long strap it has a metal chain handle. That way if I get in an area where I don't feel safe - I use the metal chain strap instead. With a metal chain strap someone isn't going to be able to brush by you and cut the metal chain easily like they could a leather strap.
I hope this isn't scaring you. I always feel totally safe in Ireland and Italy. I feel it is just better to use precaution when in bigger cities like Dublin or Venice. Crime happens everywhere - even here in the states we have pick pockets and people who cut the straps of purses and steal them.
Here are pictures of all three: I have that exact travel pouch and love it. I can fit so much in it. I use it when I walk the dogs too since I have to carry my phone with me when I am on call. I can fit lots of Kleenex, my IPhone 6s, doggie bags, ID, tube of lipstick, etc.
NOTE: I always bring a reusable shopping bag. I can use it for dirty close and I can use it when I am out shopping so that I don't have to use a large purse.
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