Using a MacBook overseas

I am thinking of purchasing a MacBook. Never owned a laptop before.
I may be using the MacBook overseas as well to do some work. Is it easy to do wireless connection to the Internet at an Internet cafe or hotel or private home with a MacBook? I somehow got the impression using a Mac at a hotspot might be more complicated than using a PC...
Obviously, I don't know enough about wireless technology yet. I have an eMac and DSL at home currently. I know I'll need to upgrade soon, so thought about getting a laptop.
Thanks.

I also am worried about accessing any financial accounts I have, or any account for that matter (even e-mail), via wireless Internet connection from outside the U.S. How safe is it?
What kind of measures do people take to ensure secure access? Do you even dare access your bank or credit card account via the Internet when you're outside of the country (using wireless or not)?
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