The best VPNs I use as a full-time traveller (2026)

ExpressVPN

• Connection speed: Excellent
• Server locations: 3000+ servers in 105 countries
• Devices: Up to 14 devices
• Cost: From $4.99 a month

Another solid option is ExpressVPN. It is the second fastest in this list, and is also a very reliable option – one that I used for a good few years before discovering NordVPN.

In day-to-day life, I wouldn’t notice the difference in speeds. Especially when just working in a coffee shop or video chatting. It also handles streaming platforms like Netflix and BBC iPlayer really well.

ExpressVPN offers 3000+ servers in 105 countries, and you can connect up to 14 devices! It is also really user-friendly and perfect for anyone who isn’t particularly tech-savvy and just wants a simple interface to help them switch virtual locations.

Find out more about ExpressVPN in my full review.

ProtonVPN

• Connection speed: Great (paid), okay (free plan)
• Server locations: 100s on free plan (over 10,000 on paid)
• Devices: 1 device on the free plan, up to 10 devices on a paid plan
• Cost: Free limited plan, or from $3.59 a month

If all you are after is light protection when browsing the internet and you aren’t choosy about which locations you are virtually placed in, then Proton VPN’s free plan will suffice. It is the best free plan I’ve found, mostly because of the variety of locations and the fact that there are no data limits.

However, I have found that the free version is quite limited for heavy travel use as it doesn’t support streaming and only allows for one device connection. If you want to watch Netflix or need a more stable connection for work, I’d definitely recommend looking at their paid plan.

One of the main reasons I trust Proton is that it is based in Switzerland. This means they benefit from some of the world’s strongest privacy laws, keeping your data well out of reach of surveillance alliances.

Their paid plan offers a massive jump in performance, with access to over 15,000 high-speed servers and the ability to protect up to 10 devices at once. It’s a fantastic middle-ground if you want Swiss-standard security and reliable streaming whilst you’re exploring.

Current ProtonVPN deals:

• 50% off monthly subscriptions (only 4.99 USD)
• 60% off 1-year subscriptions
• 70% off 2-year subscriptions

KeepYourHomeIP

• Connection speed: It depends on your home broadband upload speed. It is advised to have at least 30 Mbps upload speed where the server is set up.
• Server locations: N/A, uses your own home network
• Devices: Unlimited (all devices connected to the travel router)
• Cost: Router kit from $328 (one-off), plus subscription from $8 a month

KeepYourHomeIP is different from the others on this list because it’s a hardware solution rather than an app. You get two compact routers, one server router that you plug into your home router, and one travel router that you take with you on your trips. When you connect your device(s) to your travel router, all your traffic is routed through your home broadband, making it look like you’re at home.

This is the perfect solution for remote workers who need to look like they are ‘working from home’, as well as for accessing your home country’s streaming content whilst abroad. The connection is fully encrypted using WireGuard. Instead of connecting your devices directly to public WiFi, you connect your travel router, which encrypts all traffic between your devices and the public WiFi network, and on top of that, it connects you securely to your home network, making it far more secure than a traditional VPN on public WiFi.

It is a bigger upfront investment with the router kit on top of the monthly subscription. But if your main priority is keeping your home IP, staying safe on public WiFi networks, or simply accessing the internet as if you were back home, this is the VPN for you!

I had mine set up in about 20 minutes following their video guides, and once it’s running, it’s simple to load it all up on the fly.

Surfshark

• Connection speed: Good
• Server locations: 3,200+ servers in 100+ countries
• Devices: Unlimited devices and rotating IP
• Cost: From $2.19 a month

If you are looking for an effective VPN that you can use on unlimited devices, then Surfshark is the one for you. It may not be the speediest, but it does offer a good amount of servers across 100+ countries, and for the average person, the speeds won’t be that noticeable.

It is perfect for large families or people with many devices. Typically, most other VPNs limit you to 8-10 devices, which isn’t good for larger families with multiple devices, e.g. when each family member has both a phone and a laptop or tablet.

On top of this, one of Surfshark’s unique features is a built-in Rotating IP function, which changes your IP address for you every couple of minutes whilst keeping your connection stable. Allowing you to stay as untrackable as possible!