Thoughts on PIA for basic privacy/security?

I am traveling to Europe soon, and never thought of having a VPN (and never considered it). I stumbled upon a recommendation to get one for travel, and kind of understand the basics of what a VPN does or can do.

To my ignorance, I thought it was for hackers or folks doing things they shouldn’t be doing originally. But as I am learning, it can be used for privacy and security of your own personal sensitive data.

Now I know PIA can do a lot for streaming and games, etc. but at a very barebones basic level, how is PIA privacy and security protection for your travel devices (phone, tablets, etc)? Just looking to add an extra layer of security abroad.

I plan on using my own data sim, and wifi at the apartment I rented mainly.