The Wirecutter Show You Should Be Traveling with a VPN
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Jun 2, 2025 
Max Eddy, a staff writer at Wirecutter specializing in privacy and security, shares insightful tips on traveling safely online. He explains how VPNs protect personal information while abroad and discusses their importance for accessing region-specific content. Max provides recommendations for various VPNs, highlighting affordable options and the critical features to consider. He also emphasizes the need for additional security measures, like password managers and two-factor authentication, to keep your digital life secure while exploring the globe.
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How VPNs Protect Privacy
- A VPN encrypts all your internet traffic and routes it through a server operated by the VPN company.
- This prevents your internet service provider and observers from seeing your actual activity or physical location.
Using VPNs to Bypass Censorship
- In Shanghai, students were required to use VPNs due to heavy government censorship.
- VPNs also helped avoid surveillance in restrictive regions.
Choose Transparent VPNs
- Look for VPNs with strong commitments to transparency and third-party audits.
- Choose services with clear privacy policies and minimal law enforcement data requests.