Sunday, 31 December 2023

13 Weeks in Langkawi πŸ¦… Where to Stay and What to Do

13 Weeks in Langkawi? πŸ¦… Richly Rewarding (If you can afford the time) An extended event-filled stay on this tropical Malaysian island can cost the same as staying at home (even including your flights!). #13Weeks #Langkawi #Malaysia #Tropical #Island

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Burj Khalifa Tallest Building in the World - Dubai Stopover

The eloquence of Burj Khalifa Dubai πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ Tallest building in the world ...Mission Impossible: Unless you happen to be Tom Cruise however, you won't get the chance to sit on the very apex of Burj Khalifa Dubai. #BurjKhalifa #Dubai #TallestBuildingInTheWorld

Friday, 29 December 2023

Waterfall Rappelling in Boquete πŸ§—‍♂️ Panama

Waterfall rappelling in Boquete Panama πŸ§—‍♂️ Don your harness & kick off Abseiling down a waterfall might not be everyones cup of tea, but for an adrenaline rush its hard to beat waterfall rappelling in Boquete. #Abseiling #Waterfall #Rappelling #Boquete #Panama

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Our Turkish Airlines Inflight Experiences πŸ’Ί

Turkish Airlines Inflight Experience πŸ’Ί Share the Misery! When the food tray is delivered to you, you'll know what it feels like to be an elephant trying to ride a tricycle. #Turkish #Airlines #inflight #Istanbul #Transits

Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Tioman Island Ferry ⛴️ Malaysia

The Tioman island ferry ⛴️ from Mersing on the East coast of Malaysia Best to know in advance at which jetty or “kampong” you'll need to disembark. The Tioman island ferry boat handlers don't hang around… #Tioman #Ferry #Malaysia

Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Istanbul Eateries and Accommodation πŸ•Œ

Istanbul Eateries & Accommodation πŸ•Œ What to expect & what you'll pay If you only have a few days in Istanbul, to optimize your time and find the best eateries its best to do your planning before leaving home. #Istanbul #Restaurants #Hotels #Costs

Monday, 25 December 2023

Indian Railways πŸš‚ Sleeper Class to Kochi

Indian Railways Sleeper Class πŸš‚ It's really not for wimps! Though advised not to buy Sleeper tickets, destiny somehow conspired to treat us to the full Indian Railways Sleeper Class experience. #IndianRailways #Sleeper #Class #India #Trains

Sunday, 24 December 2023

HαΊ‘ Long Bay ⛰️ Vietnam's Natural Wonder

HαΊ‘ Long Bay ⛰️ Vietnam's Natural Wonder Explore the enchanting beauty of HαΊ‘ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam known for its stunning natural landscapes, karst formations, and emerald waters. #HαΊ‘LongBay, #VietnamTravel, #NaturalWonders, #UNESCOWorldHeritage, #VietnamDestinations

Saturday, 23 December 2023

Getting to Know Karimunjawa Town 🍍🌺πŸ₯₯πŸ‰ Indonesia

Off the grid in Karimunjawa town 🍍🌺πŸ₯₯πŸ‰ Karimunjawa islands, Indonesia Although it's a small place you can get temporarily lost in Karimunjawa Town. Most facilities are spread around & not always easy to locate #karimunjawa #karimunjawaisland #jepara

Friday, 22 December 2023

Pangangan Island πŸŒ… Bohol in the Philippines

Pangangan Island πŸŒ… Bohol in the Philippines A quiet backwater, except weekends & holidays, when Pangangan locals rent beach huts for the ubiquitous Karaoke competitions. #Pangangan #Bohol #Philippines

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Vaporetti Essentials 🎭 Get a Venice Day Pass

Vaporetti Day Pass 🎭 Essentials for a short weekend in Venice One of the reasons we go to Venice is to ride their unique water transport system. For a short weekend, a Vaporetti Day Pass is the answer. #Venice #Vaporetto #DayPass

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Malaysia West Coast ⛴️ Open-Jaw Trip

Malay Peninsula West Coast ⛴️ Island-hopping through to the mainland If you're planning a multi-destination road trip, then booking an open-jaw flight can be a godsend. #Malaysia #Peninsula #WestCoast #IslandHopping

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Around Town in Santa Catalina πŸ„ Panama

Around Town in Santa Catalina Panama πŸ„ You prefer diving or surfing? Santa Catalina Panama beaches may not suit everyone. Black sand and rocks, and a daily tide that takes the sea out a good 200 yards. #SantaCatalina, #Panama #beaches #diving #surfing #crabs

Monday, 18 December 2023

Ceylonica Beach Hotel ⛱️ Negombo

Ceylonica Beach Hotel Negombo ⛱️ What you need to know… First stop in Sri Lanka? don't be put off: The beaches around the Ceylonica Beach Hotel Negombo aren't the best this island has to offer… #Negombo #SriLanka #Ceylonica #Hotels

Sunday, 17 December 2023

Girona transfers from airport 🚌 and onward to Barcelona

Girona transfers from airport and onwards to Barcelona 🚌 With its proximity to Barcelona, Girona's a great place to start a trip to exotic locations. You just need to sort your Girona transfers from the airport. #Girona #Spain #Transfers #Airport

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Dubai Layover πŸ›¬✈️πŸ›« Marhaba Lounge

The Marhaba Lounge Dubai πŸ›¬✈️πŸ›« Is it worth the extra cost? If you don't automatically qualify for the Dubai Connect program, what's the best way to deal with an extended layover in Dubai? #Marhaba #Lounge #Dubai

Friday, 15 December 2023

Borneo Wavehunters 🚣 White Water Rafting in Malaysia

Borneo Wavehunters 🚣 White Water Rafting in Malaysia The Borneo Wavehunters rapids each have their own character - “Headhunter”, “Cobra”, “Scooby-Doo” and the nerve-wracking "Washing Machine”. #Borneo #Wavehunter #Rapids #Rafting #Malaysia #WhiteWater

Thursday, 14 December 2023

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Ziplining in Boquete Panama

Ziplining in Boquete Panama - A treetop adrenaline rush to savour. 12 ziplines spanning and criss-crossing an area high above the river & main buildings: No breaking advised when ziplining in Boquete Panama #Ziplining #Boquete #Panama #TreeTreck

Monday, 11 December 2023

Hotel Central Boquete Panama

Hotel Central Boquete Panama - The House That Jack Built The room we were given at the Hotel Central Boquete Panama was like sleeping in a cross between a railway carriage and a goldfish bowl. #HotelCentral #Boquete #Panama

Sunday, 10 December 2023

Bocas Town Carnival

Bocas Town in Carnival - Panama's very different Caribbean feel. Bocas Town is like someplace from the wild west: Wooden shacks on stilts overlooking the water with boardwalks and upper level balconies. #Panama #BocasDelToro #Bocas #Town #Carnival #Caribbean

Saturday, 9 December 2023

Ushuaia Guesthouse Bastimentos - Panama

Ushuaia Guesthouse Bastimentos - Heavy Metal Dosshouse Except for one $10 guesthouse in India, the Ushuaia Guesthouse Bastimentos rates as the worst place we've had the misfortune to experience. #Ushuaia #Bastimentos #Panama #HeavyMetal

Friday, 8 December 2023

Buy Your Own Panamanian Island

Buy your own fully-equipped Panamanian Island with 2-bedroom house It costs less than a posh city apartment, but is owning a Panamanian island going to offer you the kind of lifestyle-change you imagine? #Panama #Property #island

Thursday, 7 December 2023

Bocas to Boca Chica by Bus

The trip from Bocas to Boca Chica by bus requires a little patience... ...for a total journey time of approximately 7 hours from Bocas to Boca Chica by bus and boat, at a total cost of $20.50 per person. #Bus #BocasDelToro #BocaChica #Panama

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Boca Chica and Boca Brava

Hanging out with the Howler Monkeys in Boca Brava, Panama If you're interested in monkeys, you'll hear the Howlers everywhere (and we're not just talking about your next-door hotel guests). #BocaChica #BocaBrava #Panama

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Boca Chica to Panama City

Travelling from Boca Chica to Panama City? Checkout your options... If you don't have your own car, there are 2 ways to get from Boca Chica to Panama City: The hard way or the expensive way. #BocaChica #PanamaCity #Bus #Panama

Monday, 4 December 2023

Karimunjawa Island Boat Transfer

Karimunjawa island boat transfer - Slow boats and fast boats There's a variety of Karimunjawa island boat transfer options, but if you're on a tight schedule & need to catch a plane - plan carefully! #BoatSchedule #Kendal #Jepara

Sunday, 3 December 2023

Our Panamanian Hotel Experiences

Here's a no-frills summary of our Panamanian hotel experiences If you're seeking decent Panamanian hotel experiences, don't go too cheap. Anywhere we stayed charging less than $40 a night was a mistake… #Panama #Hotels #Costs

Saturday, 2 December 2023

Jakarta Train from Semarang

Take the Jakarta train from Semarang, relax and enjoy the view Purchasing tickets in advance for the Jakarta train from Semarang saves time when travelling & guarantees you'll get a seat when you need it #Semarang #Indonesia #Jakarta #train #tickets

Friday, 1 December 2023

Booze in Bohol 🍺 Philippines

Booze in Bohol Philippines 🍺 It's difficult to get a really cold beer Drinking booze in Bohol in the Philippines can seriously damage your holiday budget - Especially if you happen to be a wine drinker. #Bohol #Philippines #Booze #Alcohol