Saturday, 30 November 2024

Valencia Long Weekend - Airport Transfers & Accommodation

Valencia Long Weekend 🐂 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

Friday, 29 November 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

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Lion Air Inflight Experience

Lion Air 🛬 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

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Gdańsk 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

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Hotel Quest Semarang City 🍛 Indonesia

Hotel Quest Semarang 🍛 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

Monday, 25 November 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

Sunday, 24 November 2024

New Year's Eve Malta Clifftop Camping

Our New Year's Eve Malta clifftop camping trip?...definitely different 🥾 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, 23 November 2024

South Goa via AC2 Train Class 🇮🇳

South Goa via AC2 train class 🚂 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, 22 November 2024

Panama Canal Kayaking 🛶 Jungle Land Experience

Panama Canal Kayaking 🛶 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, 21 November 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

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

A Short Dubai Stopover

A Dubai stopover can be a great addition to your vacation 🐪 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, 18 November 2024

Phnom Penh Cambodia - A Dark Legacy

Phnom Penh Cambodia 💀 A Dark Legacy The rank and file Khmer Rouge were no more than children (the average age of the troops who entered Phnom Penh in 1975 was 17). https://www.sandspice.com/phnom-penh/ #PhnomPenh #Cambodia #Legacy #S21 #ChoeungEk

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Istanbul Walkabout 🕌 Turkey's iconic mosques & monuments

Istanbul Walkabout 🕌 A trip around Turkey's iconic mosques & monuments Limited time in the city? Discover Istanbul's legendary appeal on foot - from the majesty of Hagia Sophia to the historic 'Cistern' of James Bond fame. https://www.sandspice.com/istanbul-mosques-minarets/ #Istanbul #Walkabout #Turkey #Mosques

Friday, 15 November 2024

Palolem Beach Goa

Palolem Beach Goa ⛱️ Reason enough to visit India Palolem beach Goa: White sand, relaxed music, spicy food, friendly locals, cheap booze & warm, calm seas: What more could you ask for? https://www.sandspice.com/palolem-beach/ #Palolem #Beach #Goa #India

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Mangoes in Moalboal, Cebu

Mangoes in Moalboal, Cebu 🥭 The Best Taste of the Philippines Why we came to Moalboal? To relax in a secluded location with great snorkeling plus tasty local fish & exotic fruit... https://www.sandspice.com/mangoes-in-moalboal/ #Mangoes #Moalboal #Cebu #Philippines

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Panama City to Santa Catalina by Bus

Panama City - Santa Catalina by Bus 😲 No guns allowed onboard But make sure you take enough cash when travelling by bus to Santa Catalina, because the nearest ATM is in Soná, 1½ hours away. https://www.sandspice.com/panama-city-to-santa-catalina/ #Panama #City #Santa #Catalina #Bus #Guns

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Sepilok Borneo - Where to Stay & Eat

Sepilok Borneo 🐒 Where to stay and eat close to the Reserves Many travellers visit Sepilok Borneo to see the orangutans and nature reserves, but booking a place close to the action saves some leg work. https://www.sandspice.com/sepilok-borneo/ #Sepilok #Borneo #orangutans #'nature #reserve

Monday, 11 November 2024

If It's Tuesday 🤡 This Must Be Belgium

If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium 🤡 & funnily enough, it was... It was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of the bicycles and the scary clowns... https://www.sandspice.com/must-be-belgium/ #Tuesday #ThisMustBeBelgium

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Sleeping in a Shipping Container - Dash Box Hotel Cyberjaya

Sleeping in a Shipping Container 📦 Dash Box Hotel Cyberjaya In a converted shipping container the noisy elevated gangways can make you feel like your spending the night on an oil rig. https://www.sandspice.com/sleeping-in-a-shipping-container/ #Overnight #ShippingContainer #DashBoxHotel #Cyberjaya #Malaysia

Saturday, 9 November 2024

Sail to Paradise 🛥️ The Karimunjawa Fast Boat

Karimunjawa Fast Boat from Jepara 🛥️ Just 2 hours to Paradise Apart from flying, the fast boat is the quickest transport to the island, but it doesn't run every day https://www.sandspice.com/karimunjawa-fast-boat/ #Karimunjawa #Island #Java #Indonesia

Friday, 8 November 2024

Monkeying Around at Jungle Beach, Unawatuna in Sri Lanka

Monkeying Around at Jungle Beach 🐵 Unawatuna in Sri Lanka A much better alternative to the main strip, Jungle Beach Unawatuna is well worth the walk from town - perfect for swimming & snorkeling. https://www.sandspice.com/jungle-beach-unawatuna/ #SriLanka #beaches #Tangalle #Unawatuna #JungleBeach #SamsGuesthouse

Thursday, 7 November 2024

Madrid Airport Transfers 🇪🇸 Where to Stay

Madrid Airport Transfers & Where to Stay 🇪🇸 Booking a central location is key to getting the most from a short break in Madrid, and your airport transfers couldn't be simpler. https://www.sandspice.com/madrid-airport-transfers-where-to-stay/ #Madrid #Airport #Transfers #Hotel #Accommodation

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Penang Malaysia - Welcome to China

Visiting Penang Malaysia? 🐉 Welcome to Mainland China! On a first visit to Penang, you could be forgiven for thinking yourself in China https://www.sandspice.com/penang-malaysia-welcome-to-china/ #Penang #Malaysia #Chinese

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Discover the Streets & Markets of Hanoi, Vietnam

The Streets & Markets of Hanoi, Vietnam 🏮 Discover the Charm of the Streets and Markets of Hanoi, Vietnam: A Guide to the Best Shopping and Food Spots https://www.sandspice.com/hanoi/ #Hanoi #Vietnam #streets #markets

Monday, 4 November 2024

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

Experience India's Best Beaches ⛱️ Goa's Beach Hopping Trail Goa beach hopping: Pack a picnic bag, grab a hat and plenty of water, and head out to discover 3 of the Best Beaches in South Goa. https://www.sandspice.com/goa-beach-hopping/ #Goa #India #Beach #Palolem

Sunday, 3 November 2024

Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu 🐢 Memorable Underwater Adventures

Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu 🐢 Unlucky if you don't see a turtle Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu was a highlight of our Philippines trip. The sheer drop-off to the depths on the reef edge is weirdly hypnotic. https://www.sandspice.com/snorkeling-in-moalboal-cebu/ #Snorkeling #Moalboal #Cebu #Turtle #Philippines

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center

Meet the Borneo Apes 🦧 Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center We were keen to get a closeup view of the orangutans. The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is the reason most visitors go to Sepilok. https://www.sandspice.com/sepilok-orangutan-rehabilitation-center/ #Borneo #Apes #Sepilok #Orangutan

Friday, 1 November 2024

Lembongan 🏄‍♂️ Best Chill-Out Spots in Indonesia

Lembongan 🏄‍♂️ Best Chill-Out Spots in Indonesia Rocky cliff faces, lush mangrove forest, pristine beaches, or simply a relaxing massage: the variety of Lembongan island activities will keep you on your toes. https://www.sandspice.com/lembongan-island-activities/ #Lembongan #Bali #Indonesia #Island