When I first started traveling the world, I didn’t have a laptop. I didn’t have a smartphone either. Nobody did. Back then, when you needed to use a computer, you went to an internet café, sent a few emails, and then went back to traveling.
Obviously, things have changed since that first big trip of mine.
These days, every traveler has a smartphone, laptop, or tablet (sometimes all three!). They can be super helpful for staying in touch with friends and family and making bookings for your trip as you go.
Personally, I always travel with a smartphone and laptop. I couldn’t run my blog without them. They also help me be a flexible traveler. I constantly change my plans while traveling, whether that’s to spontaneously meet up with friends, check out a new place I just found out about, or linger somewhere I particularly like. Having a phone or laptop ensures I can easily book as I go and make changes to my itinerary.
While these devices have drastically changed how we travel (and the travel industry as a whole, but that’s a topic for another day), they have some drawbacks that most travelers don’t think about.
The most notable? Safety.
Constantly connecting to unprotected Wi-Fi around the globe can leave your devices open to attack. And since we all use our phones to make purchases and do our banking, that means that our personal data is susceptible to attack.
Fortunately, there’s a super easy (and affordable) way to ensure that your devices and data are protected when you travel: A VPN.
What Is A VPN?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. In short, they hide your online actions by encrypting your data and masking your IP address. This makes them virtually untraceable and prevents would-be thieves from accessing your private information.
While you might be traveling in Germany, your VPN can cloak your footprint so that it seems like you’re in the U.S., Thailand, or any other destination. This obscures your actions and makes it harder for would-be thieves to access your data.
One of the best and most popular VPNs is Surfshark.
What Is Surfshark?
Surfshark is one of the biggest and best VPN companies out there. Based in the Netherlands and launched in 2018, it’s a cybersecurity company that helps people stay in control of their digital lives. Using Surfshark helps you both manage and understand cybersecurity and cyber threats.
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