Guides

Practical, free advice for expats and travelers who want to stay private and connected with home.

China travel internet checklist (2026)

A practical 2026 checklist for staying online and private when you travel to or live in China: SIM, eSIM, payments, apps, backups and Wi-Fi safety.

eSIM vs VPN: what travelers actually need

eSIM or VPN? What each one does, where they overlap, and why many travelers and expats use both to stay private and connected with home.

Travel routers for private whole-home Wi-Fi

How a travel router can put every device in your home or hotel room behind one private connection, including smart TVs and consoles.

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