Traveling is exciting — new countries, people, and experiences. But as I discovered on my first solo trip abroad, using public Wi-Fi in airports and cafés isn’t as harmless as it looks. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) became one of my must-have travel tools, right next to my passport and eSIM. In this article, I’ll explain why a VPN is so important for travelers, how it works, and how it helps you stay safe and connected anywhere in the world.