Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Lembongan Island Transfers

Lembongan Island Transfers πŸ›₯️ from Ubud to Mushroom Beach Lembongan island transfers don't feature any boat-boarding jetties: Get ready to wade into the water up to your thighs to embark/disembark. https://www.sandspice.com/lembongan-island-transfers/ #Lembongan #Island #Transfers #Indonesia #Bali

Panama City Hotels - Avoid Slum Areas

When choosing Panama City hotels, safe is better than sorry 🏨 Many Panama City hotels are located near slum areas with a heavy police presence. Want to return late to your hotel in these districts? https://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-hotels/ #Panama #City #Hotels #Safety

Monday, 29 April 2024

Kuala Penyu Tempurung Seaside Lodge

Kuala Penyu Tempurung Seaside Lodge 🌴 Borneo Not far from Kuala Penyu we encountered a Paradisi Flying snake - which launched itself from an out hanging tree. https://www.sandspice.com/kuala-penyu-tempurung-seaside-lodge/ #Kuala #Penyu #Tempurung #Seaside #Lodge #Borneo

Limoges 🏰 UNESCO Medieval French City

Limoges 🏰 UNESCO Medieval City in South West France "How can anyone govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?" - Charles de Gaulle, on a visit to Bordeaux and Limoges. https://www.sandspice.com/limoges/ #Limoges #France #Unesco #Medieval #City

Sunday, 28 April 2024

Cebu City Guesthouse - New Era Pension Inn

Cebu City Guesthouse: New Era Pension Inn πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippines Our Pension in Cebu city was located in a typical poor & congested Fillipino street area, with chickens & children dodging between the cars. https://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city-guesthouse/ #Philippines #Hotels #Guesthouse #Cebu #Ayala #NewEra

Saturday, 27 April 2024

Ubud Bali Eating Out πŸ› Favourite Warungs

Ubud Bali Eating Out πŸ› Favourite Warungs With just 4 days in Ubud we were keen to discover the best food this island has to offer. So how did our Bali eating out experiences pan out? https://www.sandspice.com/ubud-bali-eating-out/ #Ubud #Bali #restaurants #warungs #Indonesia

Friday, 26 April 2024

Into the Tioman Rainforest

Into the Tioman rainforest 🌳 in search of that elusive waterfall... Entering the Tioman rainforest we disturbed a red ant nest & suddenly had dozens crawling into our hair & clothes, biting like they meant it. https://www.sandspice.com/pulau-tioman-rainforest/ #Tioman #Rainforest #Malaysia

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Qatar Airways Inflight Experience

Our Qatar Airways ✈️ experience wasn't quite what we'd hoped for With their elitist tv commercials & top rating in the World's Best Airlines, does the Qatar Airways inflight experience live up to the hype? https://www.sandspice.com/qatar-airways/ #QatarAirways #Inflight #Airlines

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Chateau Maleplane 🏰 Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

Chateau Maleplane 🏰 Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Within walking distance of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Chateau Maleplane offers an opulent alternative to a standard hotel room - at a competitive price. https://www.sandspice.com/chateau-maleplane/ #Chateau #Maleplane #SaintLeonardDeNoblat #France

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Phuket Thailand - Welcome to Russia

Phuket Thailand πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Welcome to Russia, with free visas for all Many foreigners - especially Russians - treat Phuket Thailand as a 2nd home, making a periodic visa-run to Malaysia to extend their stay. https://www.sandspice.com/phuket-thailand-welcome-to-russia/ #Phuket #Thailand #Visas #Transfers #Beaches

Monday, 22 April 2024

Loro Parque Tenerife 🦜

Loro Parque Tenerife 🦜 More than just a zoo in Puerto de la Cruz While visiting the park someone stole my alarm clock, my parrot, my bedside lamp & my coffee ...I don't know how they sleep at night. https://www.sandspice.com/loro-parque-tenerife/ #LoroParque #Tenerife #zoo #PuertoDeLaCruz

Sunday, 21 April 2024

Hotel Elim & Minibus to Jepara

Minibus to Jepara 🚐 Pre-ferry sleepover at Hotel Elim Hotel Elim is inexpensive, clean and comfortable. However, there are other reasonably-priced hotels much closer to Jepara port. https://www.sandspice.com/hotel-elim-minibus-jepara/ #hotel #elim #minibus #jepara #indonesia

Saturday, 20 April 2024

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 🐘 Exploiting Elephants & Tourists However, the poop from the Pinnawala elephant orphanage has its uses: Need recyled paper made from elephant dung? Great for those "Don't Forget" notes... https://www.sandspice.com/pinnawala-elephant-orphanage/ #Pinnawala #Elephant #Orphanage #SriLanka

Friday, 19 April 2024

Venice Osteria and Trattoria

Venice Osteria and Trattoria 🍝 Where to eat well & inexpensively Considering that Italy is pretty much one big restaurant, there’s never any difficulty finding suitable Venice Osteria and Trattoria.  https://www.sandspice.com/venice-osteria-trattoria/ #Italy #restaurant #Venice #osteria #trattoria

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Top 14 Panama City Activities

Top 14 Panama City Activities and Attractions πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ How long will you need? 4 full days max should be enough for our Top 14 Panama City activities...Unless you're also looking to retire here. https://www.sandspice.com/top-14-panama-city-activities/ #Panama #City #Activities #Attractions

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Cebu City to Moalboal by Bus

Cebu city to Moalboal by bus 🚍 An hour just to get out of Cebu city Cebu city to Moalboal - Transport in Cebu city moves at a snails pace. Walking would be quicker, though less safe due to the traffic. https://www.sandspice.com/cebu-city-to-moalboal/ #Cebu #Moalboal #Philippines #Bus

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Valencia Long Weekend - Airport Transfers & Accommodation

Valencia Long Weekend πŸ‚ Airport Transfers and Accommodation Every street seems to have 2 or 3 hairdressers. So even if you can't find a place to eat you'll be immaculately groomed. https://www.sandspice.com/valencia-long-weekend/ #Valencia #Hotel #Spain #food #accommodation

Monday, 15 April 2024

Ubud Bali Royal Palace - Music & Dance

Ubud Bali Activities? Just chill out and soak up the atmosphere 🐡 Searching out all possible Ubud Bali activities is not necessarily the best way to appreciate and enjoy this traditional and cultural town. https://www.sandspice.com/ubud-bali-activities/ #Ubud #Bali #Activities #Indonesia

Sunday, 14 April 2024

Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Kota Kinabalu, Borneo 🐟 Visit the central fish and fruit markets Kota Kinabalu offers a great selection of fresh products as well as stalls selling fried savouries & a good selection of open-air eateries. https://www.sandspice.com/kuantan-kota-kinabalu/ #KotaKinabalu #Borneo #Malaysia

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Lion Air Inflight Experience

Lion Air πŸ›¬ How do budget Asian airlines compare? Although not scoring high in airline ratings, our Lion Air inflight experience was a positive one. Comfortable & on time, with ample legroom. https://www.sandspice.com/lion-air-inflight-experience/ #Lion #Air #Inflight #Indonesia #Airlines

Friday, 12 April 2024

GdaΕ„sk Poland Eating Out

Gdansk Poland eating out 🍽️ Much more than traditional Pierogi A little preparation ensures that your eating out experiences in Gdansk Poland are both enjoyable and cost-effective. https://www.sandspice.com/gdansk-poland-eating-out/ #Gdansk #Poland #EatingOut #Restaurants #Pierogi

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Exploring Songkhla Thailand 🧜‍♀️

Songkhla Thailand 🧜‍♀️ Home of the Golden Mermaid ...however with its endless beaches, colorful old town & chequered history, Songkhla can be much more rewarding. https://www.sandspice.com/exploring-songkhla-thailand/ #Songkhla #Thailand #GoldenMermaid

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Hotel Quest Semarang City πŸ› Indonesia

Hotel Quest Semarang πŸ› with street-food warungs close by... You don't have to walk far from the Hotel Quest Semarang to find a small Indonesian kitchen and order a complete meal for two for just €3. https://www.sandspice.com/hotel-quest-semarang/ #Hotel #Quest #Semarang #Indonesia #Warungs

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Beneath the Knuckle Mountains

The Knuckle Mountains, Sri Lanka ⛰️ Jungle Paths, Cool Rivers Emerging into a clearing we could see the Knuckle Mountains bathed in mist in the distance. Easy to see how these mountains got their name. https://www.sandspice.com/knuckle-mountains/ #Knuckle #Mountains #SriLanka #Jungle #Rivers

Monday, 8 April 2024

Malaysia Airlines Inflight Experience

Malaysia Airlines Inflight Experience πŸ›« Though you will generally pay more to travel with Malaysia Airlines, there are several advantages that can make it worthwhile... https://www.sandspice.com/malaysia-airlines/ #Malaysia #Airlines #Inflight #Experience

Sunday, 7 April 2024

New Year's Eve Malta Clifftop Camping

Our New Year's Eve Malta clifftop camping trip?...definitely different πŸ₯Ύ The sheer mass of equipment we took - for just 1 night - on our Malta clifftop camping made it look like Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica. https://www.sandspice.com/malta-clifftop-camping/ #Malta #Camping #NewYearsEve #Mellieha

Saturday, 6 April 2024

South Goa via AC2 Train Class

South Goa via AC2 train class πŸš‚ Book ahead, but don't expect much South Goa via AC2 train class - After negligible service, the stewards repeatedly returned to our cabin requesting “Baksheesh”. https://www.sandspice.com/south-goa-via-ac2-train-class/ #India #Goa #AC2 #train #class

Friday, 5 April 2024

Panama Canal Kayaking πŸ›Ά Jungle Land Experience

Panama Canal Kayaking πŸ›Ά Jungle Land Experience When planning our trip, we didn't realize that kayaking was just one of the activities available on the Panama Canal. https://www.sandspice.com/panama-canal-kayaking/ #Panama #Canal #Kayaking #JungleLand

Thursday, 4 April 2024

Lembongan Island Transfers

Lembongan Island Transfers πŸ›₯️ from Ubud to Mushroom Beach Lembongan island transfers don't feature any boat-boarding jetties: Get ready to wade into the water up to your thighs to embark/disembark. https://www.sandspice.com/lembongan-island-transfers/ #Lembongan #Island #Transfers #Indonesia #Bali

Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Kuala Penyu Tempurung Seaside Lodge

Kuala Penyu Tempurung Seaside Lodge 🌴 Borneo Not far from Kuala Penyu we encountered a Paradisi Flying snake - which launched itself from an out hanging tree. https://www.sandspice.com/kuala-penyu-tempurung-seaside-lodge/ #Kuala #Penyu #Tempurung #Seaside #Lodge #Borneo

Tuesday, 2 April 2024

A Short Dubai Stopover

A Dubai stopover can be a great addition to your vacation πŸͺ For many travellers a Dubai stopover is where their trip to the tropics begins, but there's also plenty to do in Dubai. https://www.sandspice.com/dubai-stopover/ #Dubai #Stopover #UAE

Monday, 1 April 2024

Visa Runner - Langkawi Malaysia to Songkhla Thailand

Visa Runner πŸ›ƒ Langkawi Malaysia to Songkhla Thailand Visa Runner: If you're planning an extended stay in Malaysia you have to renew the visa you're given on arrival. This is referred to as making a ‘visa run’. https://www.sandspice.com/visa-runner-langkawi-songkhla/ #VisaRun #Visa #Langkawi #Malaysia #Songkhla #Thailand