Most of us know when we travel to safeguard our personal possessions. You pay attention to where your passport is kept. You might put your money in a discreet pocket or one of those around-the-neck pouches under your shirt.
But experts say it's just as important to safeguard your digital life while traveling.
Easy access to the internet – especially while you’re traveling and using public wi-fi networks – can put your information at risk.
Conde Nast Traveler recently wrote a story on this issue. For KNKX travel expert Matthew Brumley, who has been traveling professionally for more than 20 years, it was a real wake-up call.
We discuss his takeaways, on this week’s “Going Places.”
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"Going Places" is 88.5's weekly exploration of travel. Our travel expert, Matthew Brumley, is co-founder of Earthbound Expeditions on Bainbridge Island, which provides small group travel to clients including KNKX. Never miss an episode again. Subscribe to Going Places with iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher.
