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How Internet access changes when you travel abroad

Posted on January 30, 2026

When you travel to a new country, you expect things to be different. You know the food will be unfamiliar, the shops will work different hours, and even the way people greet each other might be new. But what many travelers don’t consider is how different the internet can be abroad.

At home, getting online is usually a breeze. You just hop on your home Wi-Fi or use your mobile data, and you’re connected. But when you’re traveling, what was once a simple task can become a frustrating challenge, even for seasoned globetrotters. [Read more…]

Why you should travel with a Chromebook instead of your regular laptop

Posted on December 2, 2025

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Do you travel often for either work or pleasure?

If so, you probably worry about the possibility of a thief absconding with your laptop along with all the sensitive data that’s stored on it.

And that’s indeed a real concern since most Windows PCs, by default, do a poor job at protecting stored data from prying eyes – even if the machine is protected with a password or PIN. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will I be able to use my own laptop while I’m traveling overseas?

Posted on October 11, 2025

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Question from Benjamin: I need some advice, Rick.

I’ll soon be heading to the UK for a six week visit.

I’ll need a laptop to use while I work from my hotel room every day while I’m over there.

The problem is my laptop’s charger operates at 120 volts and there’s no switch to change it to 240 volts like there is with my desktop computer.

Is there any way I can use my existing laptop during my visit to the UK? [Read more…]

Why VPNs are a must for international trips

Posted on August 14, 2025

Traveling abroad is exciting—you’re exploring new cities, trying different foods, and capturing memories along the way. But while you’re figuring out how to order coffee in another language, your online activity might be exposed in ways you’re not used to at home.

That’s where a VPN comes in. If you’re hopping borders, especially to countries with restricted internet, using a VPN isn’t just a techy add-on—it’s a travel essential.

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How to quickly find a good meeting point halfway between two locations

Posted on May 15, 2025

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Have you ever had to make plans to meet someone at a place that was halfway between your two locations?

If so, you might have found it a bit difficult to find an appropriate meeting place in the general vicinity of the half-way point.

Well, there’s a fantastic web tool called Meetways that makes finding the most appropriate halfway meeting place between any two locations an absolute breeze. [Read more…]