The Panama Canal is arguably one of most important structural achievements ever built. Apart from cutting a slice through a mountain, construction of the canal also involved flooding a river to form a gigantic lake. When planning our trip to Panama, it had never occurred to us that Panama Canal...
Friday, 31 March 2017
Booze in Bohol
If you’re not careful, drinking (booze, not water 🙂 ) can account for a large share of your holiday budget. This is especially so if you happen to be a wine drinker. A bottle of red or white white purchased at a bar or resort will cost 500 to 600 pesos (€10-12).
On the other hand, a...
Pangangan Island, Bohol
Not quite an island: Pangangan is connected to the mainland by a 4km mangrove-bordered causeway.
There are a few so-called ‘beach’ resorts dotted around the island, and little else.
Isla Hayahay Resort, Pangangan
We booked for 3 nights at the Isla Hayahay resort (35 euros per night,...
Bohol Ferry From Cebu
After 3 nights in Moalboal, we were heading back to Cebu City. We would take the Bohol ferry from Cebu over to Tubigon in Bohol, then travel on to Pangangan.
Early in the morning, we got to the bus stop in Moalboal, and waited for one of the yellow airco buses to pass through on its way to Cebu...
Thursday, 30 March 2017
Pangangan Island, Bohol
Not quite an island: Pangangan is connected to the mainland by a 4km mangrove-bordered causeway.
There are a few so-called ‘beach’ resorts dotted around the island, and little else.
Isla Hayahay Resort, Pangangan
We booked for 3 nights at the Isla Hayahay resort (35 euros per night,...
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu
Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu was one of the highlights of our visit to the Philippines. Moalboal is located on the northern coast of Cebu, looking out towards Negros. We stayed at the T-Breeze Beach Resort, which offers a good selection of snorkeling gear for hire – around 200 pesos per...
Mangoes in Moalboal
This is why we came to the Philippines: To relax in an off-track, secluded location with an open bath-water temperature sea, great snorkeling, eating tasty local food, fish, and exotic fruit. The place we chose to stay was the T-Breeze Resort, just outside Moalboal.
The Shell Cottage we chose is...
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Top 14 Panama City Activities and Attractions (or maybe not...) http://www.sandspice.com/top-14-panama-city-activities/ #PanamaCity #Attractions #Top10
Top 14 Panama City Activities and Attractions (or maybe not...)
http://www.sandspice.com/top-14-panama-city-activities/
#PanamaCity #Attractions #Top10
Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu
Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu was one of the highlights of our visit to the Philippines. Moalboal is located on the northern coast of Cebu, looking out towards Negros. We stayed at the T-Breeze Beach Resort, which offers a good selection of snorkeling gear for hire – around 200 pesos per...
Monday, 27 March 2017
Mangoes in Moalboal
This is why we came to the Philippines: To relax in an off-track, secluded location with an open bath-water temperature sea, great snorkeling, eating tasty local food, fish, and exotic fruit. The place we chose to stay was the T-Breeze Resort, just outside Moalboal.
The Shell Cottage we chose is...
Cebu City to Moalboal by Bus
Cebu City is quite a congested, noxious conglomerate. Transport from place to place moves at a snails pace. It would be quicker walking – though less safe, due to the heavy traffic. Our bus trip from Cebu city to Moalboal would be taking longer than we anticipated.
After breakfast, we took...
Cebu City
Cebu City and a Reasonably-priced Guesthouse close to Ayala Mall
http://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city/
#Philippines #Cebu #Hotels
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Cebu City to Moalboal by Bus
Cebu City is quite a congested, noxious conglomerate. Transport from place to place moves at a snails pace. It would be quicker walking – though less safe, due to the heavy traffic. Our bus trip from Cebu city to Moalboal would be taking longer than we anticipated.
After breakfast, we took...
Saturday, 25 March 2017
When choosing Panama City hotels, it's safest to pick the right areas http://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-hotels/ #PanamaCity #Hotels #Safety
When choosing Panama City hotels, it's safest to pick the right areas
http://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-hotels/
#PanamaCity #Hotels #Safety
Friday, 24 March 2017
Manila Airport Terminals 2 & 3
Can you expect a smooth transit through Manila Airport Terminals 2 & 3?
In order to keep our city-stays to a minimum, we had decided to skip Manila completely on our way in. We would have to leave from there anyway at the end of the trip, so we reserved 2 days at the end for that. Our plan instead was to arrive at Manila airport, clear customs, then take the first...
#Manila #Airport #Transit
Manila Airport Terminals 2 & 3
Can you expect a smooth transit through Manila Airport Terminals 2 & 3?
http://www.sandspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_3436.jpg
#Manila #Airport #Transit
Ciao, Ciao Roma - A short break before heading off to the Philippines http://www.sandspice.com/ciao-ciao-roma/ #Roma #Philippines
Ciao, Ciao Roma - A short break before heading off to the Philippines
http://www.sandspice.com/ciao-ciao-roma/
#Roma #Philippines
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Panama Tocumen Airport was definately a 'habla español' wake-up call http://www.sandspice.com/avianca-bogota-panama-tocumen-airport/ #Panama #Bogota #Avianca
Panama Tocumen Airport was definately a 'habla español' wake-up call
http://www.sandspice.com/avianca-bogota-panama-tocumen-airport/
#Panama #Bogota #Avianca
Rome: A fascinating hotel rejoicing in the name of Antica Dimora Contessa Arrivabene http://www.sandspice.com/?p=475 #Rome #Hotels #Budget
Rome: A fascinating hotel rejoicing in the name of Antica Dimora Contessa Arrivabene
http://www.sandspice.com/?p=475
#Rome #Hotels #Budget
Monday, 20 March 2017
A 20-day Philippines Travel Plan from Manila through to Cebu and Bohol http://www.sandspice.com/philippines-travel-plan/ #SandSpice #Philippines #Cebu
A 20-day Philippines Travel Plan from Manila through to Cebu and Bohol
http://www.sandspice.com/philippines-travel-plan/
#SandSpice #Philippines #Cebu
Rome: Start your trip to the Philippines in style.. http://www.sandspice.com/rome-beginnings/ #Travel #Rome #Philippines
Rome: Start your trip to the Philippines in style..
http://www.sandspice.com/rome-beginnings/ #Travel #Rome #Philippines
Sunday, 19 March 2017
Will your Lufthansa longhaul inflight experience be worth the cost? http://www.sandspice.com/lufthansa-longhaul-inflight-experience/ #Panama #Lufthansa #Longhaul
Will your Lufthansa longhaul inflight experience be worth the cost?
http://www.sandspice.com/lufthansa-longhaul-inflight-experience/
#Panama #Lufthansa #Longhaul
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Karimunjawa fast boat from Jepara - Just 2 hours to Paradise http://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-fast-boat/ #Boat #Karimunjawa #Jepara
Karimunjawa fast boat from Jepara - Just 2 hours to Paradise
http://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-fast-boat/
#Boat #Karimunjawa #Jepara
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Beyond smoking dope and stealing bikes there's a great choice of things to do during an Amsterdam layover. http://www.sandspice.com/amsterdam-layover-hotel-activities/ #Panama #Amsterdam #Layover
Beyond smoking dope and stealing bikes there's a great choice of things to do during an Amsterdam layover.
http://www.sandspice.com/amsterdam-layover-hotel-activities/
#Panama #Amsterdam #Layover
Hotel Samudra Jepara Port You'll need a hotel before heading off to Karimunjawa. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-samudra-jepara-port/ #Karimunjawa #Jepara #Boat
Hotel Samudra Jepara Port
You'll need a hotel before heading off to Karimunjawa.
http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-samudra-jepara-port/
#Karimunjawa #Jepara #Boat
Hotel Quest Semarang Up-market hotel with all mod-cons, pool, & excellent TV reception. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-quest-semarang/ #Semarang #Hotels #Quest
Hotel Quest Semarang
Up-market hotel with all mod-cons, pool, & excellent TV reception.
http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-quest-semarang/
#Semarang #Hotels #Quest
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Backtracking to Semarang City With no credit cards and insufficient cash, we were headed up the creek without a paddle. http://www.sandspice.com/backtracking-semarang-city/ #Travel #Semarang #ATM
Backtracking to Semarang City
With no credit cards and insufficient cash, we were headed up the creek without a paddle.
http://www.sandspice.com/backtracking-semarang-city/
#Travel #Semarang #ATM
Lying in a gutter in Jepara, with blood oozing from my arm marked the low-point of my trip to Indonesia http://www.sandspice.com/jepara-atm-woes/ #Travel #Jepara #Indonesia #ATM
Lying in a gutter in Jepara, with blood oozing from my arm marked the low-point of my trip to Indonesia
http://www.sandspice.com/jepara-atm-woes/
#Travel #Jepara #Indonesia #ATM
Monday, 13 March 2017
Panama - The tropical climate & Latin American buzz are hard to ignore... http://www.sandspice.com/panama-travel-plan/ #Panama #LatinAmerica #Retire
Panama - The tropical climate & Latin American buzz are hard to ignore...
http://www.sandspice.com/panama-travel-plan/
#Panama #LatinAmerica #Retire
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Saturday, 11 March 2017
Game of Thrones in Girona: Isn't that Arya Stark standing at the top? http://www.sandspice.com/girona-ingiro/ #GameofThrones #Girona #Spain
Game of Thrones in Girona: Isn't that Arya Stark standing at the top?
http://www.sandspice.com/girona-ingiro/ #GameofThrones #Girona #Spain
Girona City Transfer Tips & Options - Getting there and away http://www.sandspice.com/girona-city-transfer-tips/ #Travel #Girona #Spain
Girona City Transfer Tips & Options - Getting there and away
http://www.sandspice.com/girona-city-transfer-tips/ #Travel #Girona #Spain
Friday, 10 March 2017
Waru Guesthouse Karimunjawa By the jetty, the least expensive of our accommodation choices. Basic, but clean and close to the sea. http://www.sandspice.com/waru-guesthouse-karimunjawa/ #Karimunjawa #Guesthouse #Waru
Waru Guesthouse Karimunjawa
By the jetty, the least expensive of our accommodation choices. Basic, but clean and close to the sea.
http://www.sandspice.com/waru-guesthouse-karimunjawa/
#Karimunjawa #Guesthouse #Waru
Karimunjawa fast boat from Jepara - Just 2 hours to Paradise http://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-fast-boat/ #Boat #Karimunjawa #Jepara
Karimunjawa fast boat from Jepara - Just 2 hours to Paradise
http://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-fast-boat/
#Boat #Karimunjawa #Jepara
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Hotel Samudra Jepara Port You'll need a hotel before heading off to Karimunjawa. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-samudra-jepara-port/ #Karimunjawa #Jepara #Boat
Hotel Samudra Jepara Port
You'll need a hotel before heading off to Karimunjawa.
http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-samudra-jepara-port/
#Karimunjawa #Jepara #Boat
Hotel Quest Semarang Up-market hotel with all mod-cons, pool, & excellent TV reception. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-quest-semarang/ #Semarang #Hotels #Quest
Hotel Quest Semarang
Up-market hotel with all mod-cons, pool, & excellent TV reception.
http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-quest-semarang/
#Semarang #Hotels #Quest
Monday, 6 March 2017
Backtracking to Semarang City With no credit cards and insufficient cash, we were headed up the creek without a paddle. http://www.sandspice.com/backtracking-semarang-city/ #Travel #Semarang #ATM
Backtracking to Semarang City
With no credit cards and insufficient cash, we were headed up the creek without a paddle.
http://www.sandspice.com/backtracking-semarang-city/
#Travel #Semarang #ATM
Lying in a gutter in Jepara, with blood oozing from my arm marked the low-point of my trip to Indonesia http://www.sandspice.com/jepara-atm-woes/ #Travel #Jepara #Indonesia #ATM
Lying in a gutter in Jepara, with blood oozing from my arm marked the low-point of my trip to Indonesia
http://www.sandspice.com/jepara-atm-woes/
#Travel #Jepara #Indonesia #ATM
Friday, 3 March 2017
Hotel Elim & Minibus to Jepara Although not close to Jepara port, Elim is inexpensive, clean and comfortable. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-elim-minibus-jepara/ #Travel #Indonesia #Jep
Hotel Elim & Minibus to Jepara Although not close to Jepara port, Elim is inexpensive, clean and comfortable. http://www.sandspice.com/hotel-elim-minibus-jepara/ #Travel #Indonesia #Jep
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Lion Air Inflight Experience Check out the leg-room - Beats many big Airlines by a mile http://www.sandspice.com/lion-air-inflight-experience/ #LionAir #Inflight #Indonesia
Lion Air Inflight Experience
Check out the leg-room - Beats many big Airlines by a mile
http://www.sandspice.com/lion-air-inflight-experience/
#LionAir #Inflight #Indonesia