Your Summer Travel SIM Sorted: Where to Go and How to Stay Connected

It's hard to believe that summer is already halfway done for 2025, and yet, there's still plenty of time for you to get jetsetting if you want to make the most of the sunshine. But what if you're stuck for ideas? Are you throwing darts at a map, wondering where to go next?

And, if you're a regular traveller, you might be thinking carefully about how you're going to stay connected while you're overseas. Thankfully, SIMOVO has you covered with up to 5G stability and speeds in scores of destinations!

In this guide, we'll break down some of the best destinations you can still explore this summer, along with connectivity tips to keep you communicating on the go.

Without further ado, let’s spin the travel wheel and reveal the first destination on our list…

The United Kingdom

No, really – that’s not a typo! The UK has seen incredible weather recently, making it an eye-opening summer destination for millions of people jetting from all over the globe.

And, why wouldn’t you want to spend a few summer days here? From rolling countryside to stunning coastlines – and some of the most fascinating historic cities you’ll find in Europe – Britain does tend to have a lot going for it from a tourism perspective.

Just make sure to try and travel when the UK isn’t experiencing one of its classic dreary downpours – which, surprisingly, it hasn’t endured so many of in recent times.

SIMOVO Travel Tip: If you’re coming to the UK for a couple of weeks, take the hassle out of looking around for a local SIM and download a 15-day UK eSIM. You'll get 3GB of data to use on whatever you like – you'll want to take plenty of snaps around London or Edinburgh if you explore the capitals, for example!

Spain

Spain is absolutely one of the most popular European destinations to visit all year round – mainly thanks to its blistering hot beaches and its fabulous city scenes in Barcelona and Madrid. If you can stand the heat, get into the kitchen (or, rather, make a beeline for Spanish shores while summer lasts!).

Spain is well-connected across Europe and – if you do fancy a change of scenery – you can venture down into Portugal for some more coastal sunshine. Tuck into some tapas and share photos of your favourite dishes online!

SIMOVO Travel Tip: If you want to explore Spain and Portugal in one trip, it’s a great idea to stay connected with a European travel eSIM. SIMOVO’s continental eSIM coverage extends into more than 30 areas across Europe, meaning if you fancy backtracking to Germany, Austria, and beyond – you can!

Canada

For a slightly alternative summer excursion, why not look towards the Great White North? After all, if you’re not a firm fan of the colder weather, now is going to be the warmest time of year to enjoy Canada’s fabulous mountainous landscapes and – if you’re lucky – the Northern Lights!

You can normally spot Aurora Borealis from late August onwards – meaning you don’t have to wait until winter and wrap up.

Canada is an absolutely massive nation to work your way across, with milder summer temperatures than most – though you’ll still get stacks of sunshine bearing down. The natural landscapes here don’t look any better than they do in summer, either!

SIMOVO Travel Tip: If you’re not sure about how much data you’ll need when you go travelling, it might be wise to invest in an unlimited Canada eSIM. While this eSIM does offer you daily caps on what you can use while you’re away, they reset daily – so you always have at least 1GB to work your way down.

Australia

We're going from hot to cold! Australia is impressively warm for most of the year, but when it’s summer in the upper hemisphere, it's winter down under – meaning if you travel to Oz right now, you'll get to experience its fabulous shimmering beaches at a chillier temperature.

That's not all bad! In fact, many people choose to visit Australia when it’s at its coolest – the heat can get pretty stifling down here if you’re used to milder or wetter weather elsewhere in the world.

Just remember that even when Australia’s cold, its temperatures might surprise you! Time to wrap up and enjoy those famous sights and shorelines.

SIMOVO Travel Tip: Not sure if you’ll run through all your eSIM data in one go? You can always buy more than one, and scan the QR code of the eSIM you want to use whenever you're ready. That said, our Australia eSIMs offer up to 50GB for up to six months of travel, meaning you should have ample coverage!

Final Tech Travel Tips

This has all been food for thought so far – but let's close this guide by concentrating on a few extra things you can do to make sure you stay connected while you’re away, wherever you may go.

• Make sure you activate roaming on your phone and select your eSIM! The last thing you'll want to do is have to put up with your usual network provider’s pricey travel rates for the data you use.
• Check your device is covered by SIMOVO before you travel. Chances are, if you're using a modern phone or tablet, you'll be covered – but it pays to check!
• Invest in a portable battery pack or power bank – you never know when you might run down juice on the go.
• Stick to data apps. This is especially important if you're using a SIMOVO eSIM! Our eSIMs let you make texts and calls for free through data-based apps such as WhatsApp, Facetime, and Zoom. We don’t cover you for traditional calls or SMS/MMS, meaning you might be charged extra!

Regardless of where you're planning to travel as summer burns on, it’s always worthwhile making sure you’re connected to the people you love. Check out our further guides and eSIM ranges for more help and information!