5 reasons to use a VPN while traveling

Whether you’re on vacation around the world or on a business trip, you could quickly find yourself facing multiple Wi-Fi connection problems. Between blocked content and hacking attempts on public networks, surfing the Internet abroad can become a real headache when you decide to “travel connected”.

To solve these problems and not take any risks, there is a simple and effective solution: use a VPN when traveling. A virtual private network ensures the security of your data, total anonymity, and access to content from all over the world, regardless of your location.

When I travel the world, I always use a VPN, especially when using a public WiFi network. 

It is also important to note that, while VPN has a bad reputation, it is completely legal! 

FAQ: Which VPN to choose, how to install it, and how to use it to search for flights

Which VPN should I choose?

There are many VPN services available, each with its own pros and cons. Some popular options include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. When choosing a VPN, look for one that has a good reputation for privacy and security, offers fast connection speeds, and has servers in the countries you plan to visit.

How do I install a VPN?

Installing a VPN is usually a simple process. Most VPN services offer apps for desktop and mobile devices that you can download from their website or app store. Once you’ve downloaded the app, simply follow the instructions to install it on your device.

How do I use a VPN to search for flights?

To use a VPN to search for flights, simply connect to a VPN server in the country you want to appear to be searching from. For example, if you want to search for flights from London to New York, connect to a VPN server in London before you start your search. This can help you find better deals on flights by avoiding dynamic pricing.

Travel with confidence

During your travels, you’ll regularly need to connect to public Wi-Fi networks. Airports, hotels, hostels, and cafes will almost all have their own Wi-Fi networks. However, in most cases, these networks will not be secure.

This makes your computer and cell phone a real goldmine for anyone with a minimum of computer knowledge. Messages sent, sites visited, and especially bank details, will then be accessible to them.

This is why it is essential to use a VPN connection, which encrypts your data and makes it unreadable. Thus, you will be safe from any hacking and will be able to keep your mind at ease.

Stay anonymous

It is not because we have nothing to reproach ourselves with that we accept being permanently monitored, right? However, in some countries (like China), all internet connections and communications can be analyzed, whether you are a tourist or a professional.

So, if you travel to countries where freedom of expression is limited, you should use a VPN. It will mask your IP address and thus prevent anyone from identifying you. You will then be able to talk freely and exchange experiences with your friends and family about all the experiences you have had during your trip.

If you are a professional traveling to countries with authoritarian regimes, it is also essential for you to use a VPN. This way, you will be able to hide your searches, your location, and your sensitive messages.

Unblock services

Depending on the continents, countries and sometimes even cities where you will be, some websites or applications will become inaccessible. But by using a VPN while traveling, you can easily free yourself from all these constraints.

For example, if you are planning a trip to China or the United Arab Emirates, you should know that access to some websites and applications will be blocked there. If the reasons differ, the results are the same. In China, for example, access to Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram will be forbidden.

But by downloading a VPN software or application, you change your IP address and encrypt your data. This is how you bypass the “firewalls”, and thus unlock access to your favorite services. An etravxtremely simple and above all ultra effective principle.

Save money

If this VPN function is certainly the most unknown to the general public, it is one of the most interesting! Indeed, by subscribing to a VPN provider, you will be able to save money!

Whether you know it or not, online booking platforms, especially those concerning transportation (planes, trains…), adapt their prices according to your latest searches. But also according to your location!

That’s why using a VPN can sometimes save you a lot of money. By modifying your IP address, it will allow you to appear as a new customer on each search and thus avoid the price increase.

But that’s not all! By placing your location in other countries, you can also earn big money, when you book a flight for example. You should always set your location in the country where you wish to land, rather than in the country of departure. So you can save up to 500 euros on a long-distance flight…

To treat yourself

When you travel abroad, surrounded by people who don’t speak your language, it can sometimes become tiring. Or simply create a “homesickness” with the need to hear one’s native language. We then dream of watching a good movie or a series in French.

However, the French content of your favorite platforms, such as Netflix, is frequently unavailable abroad. You will then have no choice but to be satisfied with the English voices. But once again, using a VPN will allow you to bypass these barriers.

By changing your IP address and choosing to place your location in a different country, you will be able to access all your favorite content without any difficulty!

Conclusion

Finally, using a VPN when you are preparing for a long trip or simply a trip far from home is essential. Even if the subscriptions are not free, they can prevent you from having your bank account hacked (which doesn’t just happen to other people) and even make you save a lot of money when you make your reservations!

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