Traveling internationally is exciting — new cultures, new experiences, new food, new cities. But there’s one thing many travelers don’t expect until it happens: public Wi-Fi dangers, blocked websites, unsafe networks, and limited access to your usual apps. That’s exactly where a VPN becomes your best travel companion.

In this guide, you’ll learn what a VPN is, how it works, and why every traveler should use one — especially when booking flights, connecting to hotel Wi-Fi, or accessing streaming services abroad.