VPN Guides
How to Set Up a VPN on a Router
Let me start with the why. I was working from a hotel in Sofia and had just connected my Kindle to the Wi-Fi when I realized… it wasn’t protected. My VPN was…
How I Watched Hulu from Istanbul
Istanbul’s an amazing city. The call to prayer echoing across the rooftops, the smell of fresh simit, and the chaos of the tram at rush hour… But after a long day dodging…
The Real Dangers of Hotel Wi-Fi
So here’s the thing. I used to think hotel Wi-Fi was mostly harmless. Sure, it might be slow or flaky, but dangerous? Nah. Then I stayed at this boutique hotel in Prague…
How to Use a VPN at Hotels
Let me tell you what happened at a hotel in Dubai. I’d just arrived after a 9-hour flight, bleary-eyed, needing to send a single email. I connected to the hotel Wi-Fi, launched…
How to Choose a VPN That Won’t Slow You Down
How to Choose a VPN That Won’t Slow You Down Look, I’ve been that guy hunched over a café table in Lisbon, trying to upload a work file while my VPN choked…
What Is a VPN and Why You Actually Need One
Let’s be real—“VPN” sounds like something only a tech bro or your company’s IT guy would care about. That’s what I thought too. Then I had my first real “oh crap” moment…
WiFi and Tech Abroad
Hotel Wi-Fi Blocks Everything?
Ever opened your laptop at a hotel, only to discover the Wi-Fi blocks everything from Netflix to messaging apps? You’re not alone. Many hotels restrict access to certain sites and services —…
Safe Ways to Access Bank Accounts Abroad
Real Talk: Travel Banking Can Be a Security Nightmare If you’ve ever tried logging into your bank account from a random café in Colombia only to get hit with a “suspicious login”…
How to Tell If a Wi-Fi Network Is Safe
Look, we’ve all been there. You’re in a café in Lima or some random train station in Berlin and your phone pops up with: “Free Wi-Fi available!” And the temptation is real….
Digital Tools for Travelers
How I Back Up Photos Abroad Without iCloud
Losing travel photos is heartbreaking. And iCloud? It’s pricey, slow on weak Wi-Fi, and constantly nagging you to upgrade storage. After testing different setups (including a near meltdown in Morocco when I…
Remote Work Tools That Help Me Stay Sane While Travelin
orking remotely sounds dreamy — until the Wi-Fi drops during a call, your files won’t sync, and you’re refreshing a Google Doc on hotel internet that feels like dial-up. After years of…
Best Budgeting Apps for Long-Term Travelers
Whether you’re slow-traveling through Southeast Asia or juggling expenses across Europe, budgeting on the road is different from budgeting at home. You need tools that: Work across currencies Track spending automatically Sync…
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