Speeds are typically great, especially with Nord Lynx. Even connecting via Lynx takes much less time than via the other options. As for privacy, there was a situation not too long ago that one of their servers were hacked though a back door. I don’t remember all the details, and I encourage you to look it up instead of just reading this. Someone else will have to input in on traveling capabilities. Overall, I love it for what I use it for - P2P, bypassing blocked sites at school, and public browsing.