🔐 Security & VPN

Protect your data on public WiFi. NordVPN, ExpressVPN… Our comparison.

Between airport WiFi, cafés, and Airbnb accommodations, we connect to dozens of public networks a year. A minimum of precautions is a must, especially for online payments and banking access.

🛜 Why a VPN while traveling

A VPN encrypts your connection, which stops someone on the same public WiFi network from intercepting your data (passwords, banking info). It’s also useful to access services under geo-restriction in certain countries.

🏆 The VPNs we use/recommend

NordVPN - Fast, good server network, simple interface. Our main pick.

ExpressVPN - Solid alternative, particularly reliable in countries with heavy internet censorship.

📋 Our basic security rules

• Never make a bank payment on public WiFi without a VPN active
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) on all sensitive accounts (bank, email, social media)
• A password manager rather than reused passwords
• Avoid open public WiFi networks for sensitive admin tasks (visa applications, banking)

💰 Price

€3-5/month for a standard annual VPN subscription - well worth it if it prevents even one security incident.

Question about travel security? Write to us: romain.steph@ourlifeabroad.com