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You Should Be Traveling with a VPN
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June 2, 2025
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15:22Now PlayingIf you’re planning on traveling abroad this summer, it might be a good idea to use a VPN when browsing the web. In this bonus episode, staff writer Max Eddy explains what they are, and why they’re beneficial when you’re far from home (and sometimes when you’re not far, too).
What we recommend:
• Top pickMullvad ()
• Best VPN for TravelIVPN ()
• Good free VPNsProtonVPN () doesn’t limit your data but does limit your locations. TunnelBear () limits your data but not your locations.
• Best password managers1Password () and Bitwarden () .
Additional reading:
• The 3 Best VPN Services of 2025 ()
• What Is a VPN and What Can It Do? ()
• The Best Free VPN of 2025 ()
• Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life ()
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