Practical Nomad Home Page 2.7. Key advice about using the Internet while traveling Don't bring a computer with you unless it's essential.
Computers are expensive, fragile, heavy, and theft-prone.
Connecting your own computer to the Internet while traveling can be unexpectedly complex and problematic. You can find cybercafes or other public Internet access points anywhere in the world. If you have to bring a computer, bring the smallest and lightest one that will meet your needs. Don't assume that a full-sized laptop computer is the only portable Internet access device until you look at what you can do with smaller devices. Whatever you're going to want to do while traveling, try it before your trip from a friend's house or a public Internet terminal in your home town.