The Simallo Blog

Your guide to seamless global connectivity and travel.

All Destination Insights Travel Smart

Small Village in Green Hills at Congo River

Destination Insights

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Africa’s Beating Heart

Let’s be absolutely clear before we pack our bags: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not a "holiday." It is an expedition. It is...

Cayo Levantado, Samana.

Destination Insights

Dominican Republic: Beyond the All-Inclusive Gate

There is a version of the Dominican Republic that everyone knows: the one with the white gates, the wristbands, and the swimming in Punta Cana....

Mountains in Dominica covered in lush green trees

Destination Insights

Dominica: The Caribbean As It Used To Be

Let’s get the most important thing out of the way first: This is Dominica, not the Dominican Republic. There are no all-inclusive mega-resorts...

Colourful buildings along the Copenhagen harbour

Travel Smart

Denmark on a Shoestring: How to Hack the "Happiest" (and Most Expensive) Nation

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Denmark has a reputation for being expensive. And frankly, it is. This is a country where a latte can cost...

Umbrellas on a beach in Varadero, Cuba

Destination Insights

Cuba: The Beautiful Paradox

Cuba is not a vacation; it is an education. It is a country where 1957 Chevys rattle past colonial ruins, where doctors drive taxis because it...

Beach on Anchorage Island, Suwarrov Atoll, Cook Islands.

Destination Insights

The Cook Islands: Paradise Without the Filter

There are places in the world that look great on Instagram but feel underwhelming in real life. The Cook Islands is the opposite. It is a place...

A view of Domoni, Anjouan including mosque

Destination Insights

The Comoros: Finding Paradise in the "Islands of the Moon"

If you look at a map of the Indian Ocean, scanning the vast blue between Mozambique and Madagascar, you might miss them entirely. They are mere...

Orange tile rooftops in Czechia, a castle in the background

Destination Insights

Czechia: The Heart of Europe (That Still Uses Crowns)

If you look at a map of Europe, the Czech Republic (or Czechia) sits right in the center. It is often called the "Heart of Europe," and fittingly,...

A beach with umbrellas and people in Cyprus

Destination Insights

Cyprus: The Island of Aphrodite (and Halloumi)

Cyprus is a geological and cultural paradox. Geographically, it sits in the Middle East; politically, it is part of Europe; and culturally, it...

Canoes on a beach in Curacao

Destination Insights

Curaçao: The Colorful Heart of the Dutch Caribbean

When people talk about the "ABC Islands" (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao), they usually assign them distinct personalities. Aruba is the resort-filled...

Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia

Destination Insights

Croatia: The Mediterranean As It Once Was

Croatia is a country that seems to have hoarded the best parts of Europe. It has the Roman ruins of Italy, the turquoise waters of Greece, and the...

Aerial view of a marina and tall buildings in Cote d’Ivoire

Destination Insights

Côte d’Ivoire: The West African Giant You’ve Been Overlooking

If you look at a map of West Africa, your eyes might drift to the popular beaches of Ghana or the chaotic energy of Nigeria. But sandwiched right...

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next