ZDNET: “Travel is back. And with the holiday season bearing down on us, it’s not looking like it will slow down anytime soon. With that in mind, a travel VPN is an easily overlooked tool to keep your data safe and give you peace of mind when you’re on the go. Of all the situations you might find yourself in when using a VPN, perhaps the most mission-critical is when you’re traveling. When you’re away from home, you’re dependent on whatever communication infrastructure exists where you are. You might have a strong Wi-Fi connection in the airport or cafe, but is it secure? That’s where a VPN comes to the rescue. The best VPNs create secure tunnels that protect your internet traffic. This gives you one extra layer of protection against having financial information or login credentials stolen.  Keep in mind that VPNs are illegal in some countries, precisely because the host government wants to snoop on all traffic. Make sure you check into local laws before you do something that may be frowned upon, possibly with quite serious consequences…”