Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Lembongan Island Transfers
Lembongan Island Transfers π₯️ 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 π¨
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 π΄ 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 π° UNESCO Medieval French City
Limoges π° 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 π΅π 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 π Favourite Warungs
Ubud Bali Eating Out π 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 π³ 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 π° Saint-LΓ©onard-de-Noblat
Chateau Maleplane π° Saint-LΓ©onard-de-Noblat
Within walking distance of Saint-LΓ©onard-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 πΉπ 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 π¦
Loro Parque Tenerife π¦ 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 π 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 π 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 π 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 π΅π¦
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 π 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 π 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 π΅
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 π 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 π¬ 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
GdaΕsk Poland Eating Out
Gdansk Poland eating out π½️ 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 π§♀️
Songkhla Thailand π§♀️ 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 π Indonesia
Hotel Quest Semarang π 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 π«
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 π₯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 π 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 πΆ Jungle Land Experience
Panama Canal Kayaking πΆ 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 π₯️ 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 π΄ 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 πͺ
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 π 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