{"id":9301,"date":"2024-09-17T09:20:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=9301"},"modified":"2024-09-17T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:20:05","slug":"your-complete-guide-to-using-a-vpn-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2024\/09\/your-complete-guide-to-using-a-vpn-while-traveling.html","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide to Using a VPN While Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether I\u2019m traveling for work or fun, I need to be connected at all times. As a freelancer, I need to be prepared for any upcoming opportunities. When I first started using a VPN,<\/a> I thought about accessing my USA shows while abroad, but now it\u2019s become more about my online privacy, given all the Wi-Fi networks that I\u2019m accessing during my travels. Every traveler should think about their online privacy while exploring unknown places.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many professionals agree that 20 percent of travelers<\/a> can be subject to cyber-crime when abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine how hard it could be to recover lost information or fix a data breach in a foreign country or a new area. Simple tools, like VPNs, can protect you while you have a wonderful time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Could a VPN Help You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Risks of Connecting to Public Networks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I know it\u2019s tempting to connect to the first network that we see when we\u2019ve been disconnected, but make sure to do it wisely. It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s in an airport, hotel coffee shop, or coworking space: public Wi-Fis, especially those who you can\u2019t know for certain where they\u2019re coming from, could be very dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, public Wi-Fi networks are incredibly convenient but a threat to your security. <\/a>These kinds of networks are prime targets for hackers and cybercriminals. A public network is an easy gate to corrupt other people\u2019s information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Your Privacy in a Digital World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of us are fully dependent on digital tools by now. We access our online data for almost everything we do. We pay for stuff, connect with others, and even do the most essential things online. The internet offers us a solution, even for the most surprising activities like exercise, therapy, education, and many others that we use to relate only to human contact.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is exactly why our private data and its exposure to the network are more important than ever. As a traveler, your risk is amplified because you will probably often use unfamiliar networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does a VPN Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An easy way to explain how VPNs work is to say that they can encrypt your internet connection by hiring outsiders to do your online activity. VPNs are a good way to ensure your sensitive information remains confidential and protected. When you use a VPN server, your internet connection is routed through a specific server that protects your devices. This not only hides your true location but also codes your data, ensuring that no one can intercept or corrupt it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose a VPN <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are many VPN options and providers out there, but if you are a frequent traveler or you work remotely, you should consider these factors when choosing one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n