Saturday, 30 November 2024
Valencia Long Weekend - Airport Transfers & Accommodation
Valencia Long Weekend ๐ 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 ๐ 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 ๐ฌ 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
Gdaลsk Poland Eating Out
Gdansk Poland eating out ๐ฝ️ 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 ๐ Indonesia
Hotel Quest Semarang ๐ 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 ๐ฅพ
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 ๐ฎ๐ณ
South Goa via AC2 train class ๐ 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 ๐ถ Jungle Land Experience
Panama Canal Kayaking ๐ถ 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 ๐ด 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 ๐ช
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 ๐ 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 ๐ Turkey's iconic mosques & monuments
Istanbul Walkabout ๐ 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 ๐ฅญ 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 ๐ฒ No guns allowed onboard
But make sure you take enough cash when travelling by bus to Santa Catalina, because the nearest ATM is in Sonรก, 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 ๐ 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 ๐คก This Must Be Belgium
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium ๐คก & 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 ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฅ️ The Karimunjawa Fast Boat
Karimunjawa Fast Boat from Jepara ๐ฅ️ 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 ๐ต 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 ๐ช๐ธ Where to Stay
Madrid Airport Transfers & Where to Stay ๐ช๐ธ
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? ๐ 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 ๐ฎ
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 ๐ข Memorable Underwater Adventures
Snorkeling in Moalboal Cebu ๐ข 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 ๐ฆง 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 ๐♂️ Best Chill-Out Spots in Indonesia
Lembongan ๐♂️ 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