I did not like how this purse closed in the front with a weak magnet.  I purchased this purse to use on my Eurotrip, but after looking at it and using it only once I realized how easy it would be for someone to just stick their hand in it and snatch whatever is inside.  It does have a zippered back closure for important things, but when I put my camera in the front part, the magnet wasn't even strong enough to hold it in and it kept on opening.  Definitely not good for traveling abroad, but I would use it as a shopping purse or for somewhere I don't fear someone will try to rob me.