SandSpice: February 2023

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Palolem Beach Goa

We arrived in South Goa at the start of our third week in India. We chose South Goa because of its reputation as a peaceful laid-back area, unlike some of the beaches in North Goa.

A few kilometers south of Agonda beach is Palolem beach, Canacona, which stretches across a 1.6 km curved bay. The

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Mangoes in Moalboal, Cebu

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, tasty local food, fish and exotic fruit (the mangoes in Moalboal are just the best).

Following a brief overnight in Cebu city, we took a bus for the

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Monday, 27 February 2023

Panama City to Santa Catalina by Bus

Although our 26-day trip around Panama started in Panama City, our first real taste of the Pacific coast was in Santa Catalina. Here, we'd earmarked 3 days on the beaches, staying at the nearby Hotel Iguanito.

If like us you're planning to travel from Panama City to Santa Catalina by bus,

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Lembongan Island Guesthouses

Nusa Lembongan is a laid-back island off the southeast coast of Bali. After our 4-day stay in Ubud, we took a boat to discover what the island has to offer. With a good selection of guesthouses to choose from, we selected 2 places with four nights in each.

To keep things interesting, these g

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Sunday, 26 February 2023

Sepilok Borneo - Where to Stay & Eat

Sepilok was our final destination in Borneo, following a 21-day journey through Malaysia. After spending 4 days in Kuala Penyu, we organized a taxi to take us to the airport at Kota Kinabalu. Our next destination was Sandakan, from where we would head out to Sepilok.

We had a late morning f

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If It's Tuesday 🤡 This Must Be Belgium

Funnily enough, it was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of the bicycles and the scary clowns...

For those of you (especially Americans) who aren't familiar with the movie, If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium is a 1969 romantic comedy film made on lo

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Saturday, 25 February 2023

Sleeping in a Shipping Container - Dash Box Hotel Cyberjaya

As an addition to the wide and wonderful variations of ‘Glamping’ accommodation, sleeping in a shipping container shouldn't raise any eyebrows.

At 20 feet (6.1 m) long by 8 feet (2.44 m) wide this certainly isn't the tightest hotel room we've ever squeezed ourselves into: The Pearl Premium Gues

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Malta Saint Julians Penthouse for Sale - Seafront with Roof Garden

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Maspalomas Gay Paradise 🌈 Gran Canaria

Following a 6-day break in Tenerife, we continued our Canary Islands journey by taking a ferry across to Tenerife's sister-island, Gran Canaria. The ferry dropped us off in the north of Gran Canaria, from where we took a bus down the east coast of the island to Maspalomas.

What we were hoping

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Friday, 24 February 2023

Monkeying Around at Jungle Beach, Unawatuna in Sri Lanka

After 6 days lounging around the beaches of Tangalle, we headed west up the coast of Sri Lanka by bus to the small town of Unawatuna. We had heard about some special beaches in the area, in particular Jungle Beach Unawatuna.

We had booked a 3-night stay at Sam's Guest House, located on the

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Madrid Airport Transfers & Where to Stay

Following a 9-day trip through the Canary Islands - including Tenerife and Gran Canaria - Madrid would be the last destination of our Spanish adventure. We had started out our journey with short visits to Girona and Barcelona, so it was fitting that we should end with a 3-day break in the

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Thursday, 23 February 2023

Penang Malaysia - Welcome to China

Penang, an island located on the west coast of Malaysia, is a popular destination for tourists from all around the world. This small island is a melting pot of cultures, offering a unique blend of history, food, and architecture.

As soon as you arrive in Penang, you are greeted by its warm and

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Experience India's Best Beaches ⛱️ Goa's Beach Hopping Trail

One of our favourite activities on visits to Asia is beach hopping. Just pack a lightweight bag with a picnic, grab a hat and plenty of water, and head out to discover whatever is beyond the distant headland.

We spent some really enjoyable trips doing this in Sri Lanka and Borneo. Now it was

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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu 🤿 Memorable Underwater Adventures

Our experience snorkeling in Moalboal, Cebu was one of the highlights of our visit to the Philippines. This beautiful destination is known for its clear waters, stunning coral reefs, and diverse marine life. We were naturally excited to explore the underwater world and witness the beauty of the

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Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu 🤿 Memorable Underwater Adventures

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Penang Malaysia - Welcome to China

Tenerife & Gran Canaria with Stopovers in Spain

We put together a 2-week multi-destination itinerary which includes Tenerife & Gran Canaria with stopovers in Spain - the medieval city of Girona and the capital Madrid. It’s quite a lot of travelling for a 14-day trip, but well enriched with a wide variety of locations and pot

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