VPNs are useful to improve privacy and security when browsing the Internet, but also to avoid censorship when we go to certain countries. If you are going to travel around Europe, it is normal that you do not need to install a program of this type to use WhatsApp, Google or Facebook. But you will need it if you go to other countries where there is censorship. In this article I tell you about my experience using VPN in countries with blocks In Internet.
VPN experience in countries with internet blackouts
I have been to various countries where there is a certain blocking when using the Internet. Especially social networks or certain platforms may be restricted. A clear example is China, where Google services do not work and neither do platforms such as Facebook or WhatsApp. Something as simple as sending a message on WhatsApp or downloading an application on Google Play cannot be done there.
To avoid this we can use a vpn. But it is important that you take into account some advice that I am going to give you so that you do not have problems. The idea is that you can browse and use any platform on the Internet without restrictions and you will see that any VPN is not worth it, nor is it worth installing it once you are in the country.
Install the VPN before you go out
Something fundamental that I recommend is that install the VPN before you go on a trip. Do not wait to arrive at the destination country, as you may have major problems. For example, in China you can’t use Google Play. You can’t go there and download any VPN and install it. You couldn’t directly. You would have to download the program from another site and it is a hassle.
So bring your homework and make sure you have a working VPN. Test it beforehand and set it up properly to make sure it’s ready to use when you arrive at your destination.
Better a paid and reliable application
From experience I can say that the Paid VPN, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, work without problems in countries like China. On the other hand, others that are free or less known do not work correctly. Either because they filter the real IP or because they don’t pass the block correctly, but many tend to cause problems.
My advice is to make sure to install one that is guaranteed, that does not filter personal data and thus prevents you from going to the Internet through the real IP, which would lead to blocks when using Google, Facebook or the platform that have that country blocked.
Choose the servers well
Another tip is that you choose well which server you are going to connect to. It is important that the VPN that you are going to use abroad has different options to connect to servers that are in other countries. The more alternatives you have, the better. This will ensure that you find one that works correctly.
If, for example, you are going to travel to China, connect to a server that is in Hong Kong or Japan. Do not connect to one from Europe or the United States, as the speed will be slower, you will have more latency and, in general, the connection will be worse. always choose one that is as close as possible from where you are
In short, if you are going to travel to a country where there are certain blocks when it comes to using applications and platforms that may be common in your day-to-day life, a VPN is the solution. But yes, make sure you use a good program and also take into account the monthly limit of the VPN to avoid problems.
