Friday, 31 March 2023

India West Kerala to Goa

This India West Kerala to Goa itinerary spans 31 days, primarily in India, but including 3 short city stays in Rome, Istanbul and Edinburgh. Not bad for just €457 per ticket… and flying with one of the top airlines in the world. Be sure to first check out our Plan, Maps and Budget for this 4½-week

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/india-west-kerala-to-goa/

Philippines Travel Plan - Central Visayas

If you're planning a trip to the Philippines, don't miss out on exploring Central Visayas! This region boasts some of the country's most beautiful islands and top-notch tourist destinations, such as Cebu, Bohol, and Dumaguete.

From diving with whale sharks in Oslob to lounging on the white sand

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/philippines-travel-plan/

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Explore the Canary Islands ✈️ Via Spain!

A trip to the Canary Islands had long been on our agenda. The availability of cheap budget-airline flights with multiple stopovers in Spain finally made this trip too good to resist.

So we carefully put together a 14-day Spain and Canary islands itinerary.

Instead of getting return flights

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/canary-islands-itinerary/

Discover the Best of Edinburgh, Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Attractions & Activities

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its castles, museums, festivals, and iconic landmarks, Edinburgh is a must-visit destination for travelers. This is a city that's full of surprises, where you can wander down cobblestone

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/edinburgh-scotland-activities/

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

World’s End Sri Lanka ๐ŸŒฉ️ Hotels & Hikes on Horton Plains

Sri Lanka is a hidden gem in South Asia, offering an array of experiences for travelers looking to explore its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique cuisine. From the white sandy beaches of the south to the lush tea plantations of the hill country, and the ancient cities in the north, Sri

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/worlds-end-sri-lanka/

Palolem Beach Guesthouses ๐Ÿ–️ Where to stay in South Goa, India

Palolem is a picturesque beach located in the Canacona region of South Goa, India. Known for its clear blue waters and white sandy beaches, it is a popular destination for tourists looking for a relaxing getaway. One of the most sought-after accommodations in Palolem are the beach guesthouses,

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/palolem-beach-guesthouses/

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Hotel Elim & Minibus to Jepara

Our 3-week Indonesia travel plan included an 11-night stay in the secluded tropical island of Karimunjawa.

We planned to stay in Semarang long enough to take a shuttle bus onward to Jepara. It is from here that we were hoping to take a boat to our final destination - Karimunjawa, a paradise

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/hotel-elim-minibus-jepara/

Loro Parque Tenerife ๐Ÿฆœ

Our 14-day Canary islands itinerary included stays in both North and South Tenerife. So after 3 days in Golf del Sur in the South, we traveled by bus to Puerto de la Cruz on the northern coast of Tenerife for a 3-night visit.

The town and waterfront areas in Puerto de la Cruz are pleasant e

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/loro-parque-tenerife/

Monday, 27 March 2023

Phuket Thailand - Welcome to Russia

Our Malay West Coast journey started in Phuket Thailand – just north of the Thai-Malaysian border. We wanted to use the flexibility of an open-jaw flight ticket to pack as many destinations as possible into our round-trip. Since we would be ending the journey in Kuala Lumpur, Phuket seemed to be a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/phuket-thailand-welcome-to-russia/

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South-facing luxury penthouse apartment overlooking the fishing boats of Spinola Bay - on sale for the first time.
€1,790,000

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Roundtrip Panama City to Bocas Del Toro

Apparently, Panama is among the top 5 best-rated countries in the world in which to retire. Facts like this, together with the attractions of a tropical climate and the buzz of a Latin American country are hard to ignore. Throw into the mix really cheap flights with Lufthansa from Europe and we’re

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/roundtrip-panama-city-to-bocas-del-toro/

Sunday, 26 March 2023

Chateau Maleplane - Saint-Lรฉonard-de-Noblat

After taking in the culture and gastronomy of Bordeaux and Limoges, one of the highlights of our visit to South West France was a short stay in the remarkable heritage site of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat.

Here, we had arranged a 4-night stay in Chateau Maleplane on the outskirts of the

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/chateau-maleplane/

Qatar Airways Inflight Experience

With their elitist tv commercials and tip-top rating in the World's Best Airlines, we were expecting great things from our Qatar Airways inflight experience.

This is why we snatched up the opportunity to fly with them from Rome to Jakarta for around €500 per person, economy class.

We could ha

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/qatar-airways/

Saturday, 25 March 2023

Into the Tioman Rainforest

Malaysia has some beautiful islands, and Tioman is no exception, located 30 kms off the east coast of the Malay peninsula. It’s quite a journey to get there, but if you stay just a few nights, it's well worth it.

One of the nicest beaches on Pulau Tioman is Juara beach on the eastern coast. T

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/pulau-tioman-rainforest/

Ubud Bali Eating Out ๐Ÿ› Favourite Warungs

Our Bali and Nusa Lembongan 2-island itinerary would last 18 days and include stop overs in both Hong Kong and London.

So with just 4 of these days in Ubud, we were keen to discover the best food that Bali has to offer. To this end, we did a little research in advance to ensure that our Ubud

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/ubud-bali-eating-out/

Friday, 24 March 2023

Cebu City Guesthouse - New Era Pension Inn

The first real experiences of our 20-day trip around the Philippines was our Cebu city guesthouse, since we had decided to skip Manila completely on our way in, and take an ongoing domestic Philippines Airlines flight to the islands.

We would spend just one day in Cebu City, before leaving ea

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city-guesthouse/

Limoges ๐Ÿฐ UNESCO Medieval French City

Limoges in South-Western France is a little out of the way for the majority of tourists on a short visit to France. This in itself is an excellent reason for making a detour to this area to appreciate the unhurried culture and gastronomy of the region.

We combined our trip to Limoges with

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/limoges/

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Sri Lanka Central and South

Our Sri Lanka travel plan was designed as a 21-day rollicking rollercoaster of a ride to the World’s End and beyond. It promised to be an eventful trip, taking in the central highlands around Kandy and Sigiriya. followed by Haputale - the largely Muslim town above the clouds. After that we'd be hea

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/sri-lanka-central-and-south/

London Airport Transfers Via National Express

With a variety of large international airports dotted in and around the city, its both time-efficient and cost-effective to plan your London airport transfers in advance.

We had booked a multi-stop flight to Hong Kong and Bali with Cathay Pacific, travelling from London Gatwick.

Our plan was

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/london-airport-transfers/

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Panama City Hotels - Avoid Slum Areas

Our Panama Travel plan started with 4 days in Panama City on arrival, and another 2 days there at the end of the trip.

When choosing a place from your shortlist of Panama City hotels, you really need to make sure you're locating yourself in the right area. If you search away from the centre -

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-hotels/

I'm a Celebrity - Get me out of Fort Kochi!

Our 3-week west-coast India travel plan started in Trivandrum, continuing on to Kovalam and Varkala – using buses and trains.

From Varkala, we took a train to travel the 169 kms up to Kochi. In Fort Kochi, we expected more of a cultural experience than our previous destinations.

We a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/fort-kochi-india/

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Discover the Best of Edinburgh, Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Attractions & Activities

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its castles, museums, festivals, and iconic landmarks, Edinburgh is a must-visit destination for travelers. This is a city that's full of surprises, where you can wander down cobblestone

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/edinburgh-scotland-activities/

Discover the Best of Edinburgh, Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Attractions & Activities

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its castles, museums, festivals, and iconic landmarks, Edinburgh is a must-visit destination for travelers. This is a city that's full of surprises, where you can wander down cobblestone

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/edinburgh-scotland-activities/

Gdaล„sk Poland 4-Day Break

If you're based in Europe and are looking for an inexpensive long weekend away, you might want to consider a Gdansk Poland 4-day break.

The beautiful old town of Gdansk offers plenty of excellent hotels and restaurants, but the real attraction is the culture and epic history of this town and

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/gdansk-poland/

Bordeaux Break ๐Ÿท Sublime French Gastronomy

The advent of low-cost flights to Bordeaux from various European locations is the perfect excuse to make a short trip to this gastronomic region. We combined our trip with visits to Limoges and Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat for a one-week mini-tour of Bordeaux and some of its surrounding a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/bordeaux/

Monday, 20 March 2023

Short Breaks & City Stops

 
With the popularity of budget airlines, smart planning with hotel & restaurant costs can make short breaks & city stops highly affordable.
Take a look at our short-break budgets for flights, hotels & restaurants in a variety of European and Asian cities and

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/short-breaks-city-stops/

Kandy Lake Comfort

No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Kandy, so we decided to spend 2 nights here on our way down to the southern coast.

From Sigiriya, we travelled the short distance to Dambulla by tuk-tuk. We were in two minds whether or not to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. The deciding

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/kandy-lake-comfort/

Sunday, 19 March 2023

Backtracking to Semarang City by Minibus

Our 3-week Indonesia travel plan had started to unravel on just the 2nd day after our arrival in Java.

Following our misfortunes in Jepara, we were heading back to Semarang city to try to rescue our vacation from disaster.

With no credit cards and insufficient cash, we wouldn't be able to

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/backtracking-semarang-city/

Hong Kong Activities for a 2-day Stopover

With just a short one or two-day break in the city, its a good idea to have a plan if you want to experience some of the best Hong Kong activities that are on offer. Our 2-day stopover was just enough time to pack in half-a-dozen quality excursions, as well as hitting the shops on Nathan

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/hong-kong-activities/

Saturday, 18 March 2023

Juara Beach - Tioman Island, Malaysia

When we first planned our 21-day round trip around Malaysia, the place we kept reading about was Tioman island, located 30 kms off the east coast of the Malay peninsula. It’s quite a journey to get there, but if we could stay there a few nights, it might be worth it. We were looking for a beach l

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/juara-beach/

Tenerife North - Puerto de la Cruz

Tenerife comprised the second leg of our 14-day Spain and Canary islands itinerary. After spending 3 days at Golf del Sur in the south of the island, we headed up by coach to Tenerife North - Puerto de la Cruz.

We planned to stay 1 night at a small hotel close to the bus station in the center,

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/tenerife-north-puerto-de-la-cruz/

Friday, 17 March 2023

Explore the Canary Islands ✈️ Via Spain!

A trip to the Canary Islands had long been on our agenda. The availability of cheap budget-airline flights with multiple stopovers in Spain finally made this trip too good to resist.

So we carefully put together a 14-day Spain and Canary islands itinerary.

Instead of getting return flights

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/canary-islands-itinerary/

Malta Saint Julians Penthouse for Sale - Seafront with Roof Garden

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South-facing luxury penthouse apartment overlooking the fishing boats of Spinola Bay - on sale for the first time.
€1,790,000

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Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/malta-saint-julians-penthouse-for-sale/

Kandy Lake Comfort

No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Kandy, so we decided to spend 2 nights here on our way down to the southern coast.

From Sigiriya, we travelled the short distance to Dambulla by tuk-tuk. We were in two minds whether or not to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. The deciding

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/kandy-lake-comfort/

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Short Breaks & City Stops

 
With the popularity of budget airlines, smart planning with hotel & restaurant costs can make short breaks & city stops highly affordable.
Take a look at our short-break budgets for flights, hotels & restaurants in a variety of European and Asian cities and

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/short-breaks-city-stops/

India West Kerala to Goa

This India West Kerala to Goa itinerary spans 31 days, primarily in India, but including 3 short city stays in Rome, Istanbul and Edinburgh. Not bad for just €457 per ticket… and flying with one of the top airlines in the world. Be sure to first check out our Plan, Maps and Budget for this 4½-week

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/india-west-kerala-to-goa/

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Bordeaux Break ๐Ÿท Sublime French Gastronomy

The advent of low-cost flights to Bordeaux from various European locations is the perfect excuse to make a short trip to this gastronomic region. We combined our trip with visits to Limoges and Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat for a one-week mini-tour of Bordeaux and some of its surrounding a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/bordeaux/

Your Guide to Affordable Guesthouses in Karimunjawa ๐Ÿ️ Indonesia

If you're planning a trip to Karimunjawa, Indonesia and are looking for a cozy and comfortable place to stay, then the local Guesthouses are a great option. Karimunjawa guesthouses offer a laid-back atmosphere and affordable rates.

Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or as a family,

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-guesthouse-options/

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Gdaล„sk Poland 4-Day Break

If you're based in Europe and are looking for an inexpensive long weekend away, you might want to consider a Gdansk Poland 4-day break.

The beautiful old town of Gdansk offers plenty of excellent hotels and restaurants, but the real attraction is the culture and epic history of this town and

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/gdansk-poland/

I'm a Celebrity - Get me out of Fort Kochi!

Our 3-week west-coast India travel plan started in Trivandrum, continuing on to Kovalam and Varkala – using buses and trains.

From Varkala, we took a train to travel the 169 kms up to Kochi. In Fort Kochi, we expected more of a cultural experience than our previous destinations.

We a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/fort-kochi-india/

Monday, 13 March 2023

Panama City Hotels - Avoid Slum Areas

Our Panama Travel plan started with 4 days in Panama City on arrival, and another 2 days there at the end of the trip.

When choosing a place from your shortlist of Panama City hotels, you really need to make sure you're locating yourself in the right area. If you search away from the centre -

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-hotels/

London Airport Transfers Via National Express

With a variety of large international airports dotted in and around the city, its both time-efficient and cost-effective to plan your London airport transfers in advance.

We had booked a multi-stop flight to Hong Kong and Bali with Cathay Pacific, travelling from London Gatwick.

Our plan was

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/london-airport-transfers/

Sunday, 12 March 2023

Sri Lanka Central and South

Our Sri Lanka travel plan was designed as a 21-day rollicking rollercoaster of a ride to the World’s End and beyond. It promised to be an eventful trip, taking in the central highlands around Kandy and Sigiriya. followed by Haputale - the largely Muslim town above the clouds. After that we'd be hea

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/sri-lanka-central-and-south/

Climbing Gunung Raya ๐ŸŒ„ Highest Mountain in Langkawi, Malaysia

Among the most impressive features of Pulau Langkawi in Malaysia are the mountains. The highest of these is known as Gunung Raya, which dominates the island at 881 meters above sea level. Although not for everyone, climbing Gunung Raya by foot is a challenging but massively rewarding

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/climbing-gunung-raya-langkawi-malaysia/

Saturday, 11 March 2023

Limoges ๐Ÿฐ UNESCO Medieval French City

Limoges in South-Western France is a little out of the way for the majority of tourists on a short visit to France. This in itself is an excellent reason for making a detour to this area to appreciate the unhurried culture and gastronomy of the region.

We combined our trip to Limoges with

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/limoges/

Lembongan ๐Ÿ„‍♂️ Best Chill-Out Spots in Indonesia

If you're planning to visit Bali, Indonesia, don't miss out on Nusa Lembongan. This laid-back island is situated southeast of Bali and is part of the Nusa Penida district, which comprises three islands: Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Nusa Lembongan is the most attractive among the

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/lembongan-island-activities/

Friday, 10 March 2023

Discovering David, Panama ๐Ÿ—บ️ A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Central America

If you are planning a trip to Central America, don't miss out on the charming town of David in Panama. Located in the western part of the country, David is a hidden gem that is often overlooked by travelers.

However, this town has plenty to offer, from its vibrant culture to its stunning

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/hotel-residencial-cervantes-david/

Cebu City Guesthouse - New Era Pension Inn

The first real experiences of our 20-day trip around the Philippines was our Cebu city guesthouse, since we had decided to skip Manila completely on our way in, and take an ongoing domestic Philippines Airlines flight to the islands.

We would spend just one day in Cebu City, before leaving ea

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city-guesthouse/

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Ubud Bali Eating Out ๐Ÿ› Favourite Warungs

Our Bali and Nusa Lembongan 2-island itinerary would last 18 days and include stop overs in both Hong Kong and London.

So with just 4 of these days in Ubud, we were keen to discover the best food that Bali has to offer. To this end, we did a little research in advance to ensure that our Ubud

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/ubud-bali-eating-out/

Into the Tioman Rainforest

Malaysia has some beautiful islands, and Tioman is no exception, located 30 kms off the east coast of the Malay peninsula. It’s quite a journey to get there, but if you stay just a few nights, it's well worth it.

One of the nicest beaches on Pulau Tioman is Juara beach on the eastern coast. T

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/pulau-tioman-rainforest/

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Qatar Airways Inflight Experience

With their elitist tv commercials and tip-top rating in the World's Best Airlines, we were expecting great things from our Qatar Airways inflight experience.

This is why we snatched up the opportunity to fly with them from Rome to Jakarta for around €500 per person, economy class.

We could ha

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/qatar-airways/

Chateau Maleplane - Saint-Lรฉonard-de-Noblat

After taking in the culture and gastronomy of Bordeaux and Limoges, one of the highlights of our visit to South West France was a short stay in the remarkable heritage site of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat.

Here, we had arranged a 4-night stay in Chateau Maleplane on the outskirts of the

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/chateau-maleplane/

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Roundtrip Panama City to Bocas Del Toro

Apparently, Panama is among the top 5 best-rated countries in the world in which to retire. Facts like this, together with the attractions of a tropical climate and the buzz of a Latin American country are hard to ignore. Throw into the mix really cheap flights with Lufthansa from Europe and we’re

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/roundtrip-panama-city-to-bocas-del-toro/

Malta Saint Julians Penthouse for Sale - Seafront with Roof Garden

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Malta Saint Julians Seafront Penthouse for Sale
South-facing luxury penthouse apartment overlooking the fishing boats of Spinola Bay - on sale for the first time.
€1,790,000

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Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/malta-saint-julians-penthouse-for-sale/

Phuket Thailand - Welcome to Russia

Our Malay West Coast journey started in Phuket Thailand – just north of the Thai-Malaysian border. We wanted to use the flexibility of an open-jaw flight ticket to pack as many destinations as possible into our round-trip. Since we would be ending the journey in Kuala Lumpur, Phuket seemed to be a

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/phuket-thailand-welcome-to-russia/

Monday, 6 March 2023

Loro Parque Tenerife ๐Ÿฆœ

Our 14-day Canary islands itinerary included stays in both North and South Tenerife. So after 3 days in Golf del Sur in the South, we traveled by bus to Puerto de la Cruz on the northern coast of Tenerife for a 3-night visit.

The town and waterfront areas in Puerto de la Cruz are pleasant e

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/loro-parque-tenerife/

Hotel Elim & Minibus to Jepara

Our 3-week Indonesia travel plan included an 11-night stay in the secluded tropical island of Karimunjawa.

We planned to stay in Semarang long enough to take a shuttle bus onward to Jepara. It is from here that we were hoping to take a boat to our final destination - Karimunjawa, a paradise

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/hotel-elim-minibus-jepara/

Sunday, 5 March 2023

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Kandy, and there is plenty there to see and do including Kandy Lake, the famous Temple of the Tooth, and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

The Elephant Orphanage is located halfway between Colombo and Kandy.  We decided to take a train from the

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/pinnawala-elephant-orphanage/

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center ๐Ÿฆง

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is a conservation center located in Sabah, Malaysia. It was established in 1964 to help rescue, rehabilitate, and release orphaned and injured orangutans back into the wild.

The center is home to about 80 to 100 orangutans who have been orphaned or

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-center/

Saturday, 4 March 2023

Venice Osteria and Trattoria

Considering that Italy is pretty much one big restaurant, there’s never any difficulty finding somewhere to eat. Whether it's an osteria, trattoria or pizzeria, there are plenty of places to choose from. In our experience, the overall quality of food in Italy is generally good to very g

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/venice-osteria-trattoria/

Central Java & Karimunjawa, Indonesia

Under €1200 all-inclusive for a 3-week trip to a secluded tropical island? Our Central Java & Karimunjawa  travel plan also included a couple of days in Rome and flights with top-rated Qatar Airways. However, things didn't all go quite to plan... Be sure to first check out our Plan, Maps and Bu

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/plan-your-travel/central-java-karimunjawa-indonesia/

Friday, 3 March 2023

In the Footsteps of Jason Bourne

Our 31-day trip to India covered 1,700 kms of the West Coast, but also included 3 short city stays in Rome, Istanbul and Edinburgh.

We arrived in South Goa at the start of our third week, where we stayed at Palolem beach, Canacona. We chose South Goa because of its reputation as a peaceful

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/jason-bourne-footsteps/

Top 14 Panama City Activities

Our 26-day Panama roundtrip followed the classic route west from Panama City as far as Bocas Del Toro, taking in a few extra destinations along the way.

We would spend 4 days in Panama City on arrival, and another 2 days there at the end of the trip. You can see a lot of what Panama City has to

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/top-14-panama-city-activities/

Thursday, 2 March 2023

Cebu City to Moalboal by Bus

Our 20-day trip around the Philippines started in Cebu City, but we didn't plan to stay there long. We were keen to get away from the metropolis in order to spend our time in a more relaxed environment. Just a 3-hour bus ride away is Moalboal - a beautiful beach location with plenty of s

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city-to-moalboal/

Valencia Long Weekend - Airport Transfers & Accommodation

With the budget airlines offering ridiculously cheap flights from all over Europe to a variety of destinations in Spain, a long weekend in Valencia  is hard to resist. Add to this a relatively low cost of living and accommodation options, and you're onto a winner.

We budgeted €350 per person for

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/valencia-long-weekend/

Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Ubud Bali Royal Palace - Music & Dance

Our first destination in Bali was the spiritual city of Ubud. We divided our time (4 nights) between 2 guesthouses on either side of the city center. One of the places we would stay had a large swimming pool – an important feature since Ubud is a good distance inland – 13 kms from the nearest bea

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/ubud-bali-activities/

SandSpice Travel Essentials - The Things We Carried

When traveling from country to country...

...with a maximum rucksack load of 7 kgs, we tend to be fairly selective about what we carry and what gets left at home. It all depends on the climate of the countries we're visiting and the type of accommodation (if any) we plan to use.

Most of our

Read more... https://www.sandspice.com/sandspice-travel-essentials-the-things-we-carried/