Tuesday, 31 December 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

Monday, 30 December 2024

2013 Loboc Earthquake Damage πŸŒͺ️ Philippines

2013 Loboc Earthquake πŸŒͺ️ An energy equivalent to 32 Hiroshima bombs No wonder the Filipinos are a God-fearing nation: This area suffered catastrophic damage in the 2013 Loboc earthquake and flooding. https://www.sandspice.com/2013-loboc-earthquake/ #2013 #Loboc #Earthquake #Philippines

Sunday, 29 December 2024

South Goa Beaches πŸ–️ Agonda

South Goa Beaches πŸ–️ Agonda or Palolem? Or why not both... Agonda is the furthest north, location of The Secret Garden Guesthouse (they weren't kidding with the name). https://www.sandspice.com/south-goa-beaches-agonda/ #Goa #Beaches #Agonda #Palolem #India

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuala Lumpur 🎫✈️ A Balanced Review

Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuala Lumpur 🎫✈️ A Balanced Review There's not much premium about the Plaza Premium Airport Lounge in Kuala Lumpur ...but is it worth the money? #PlazaPremiumLounge #KualaLumpurAirport #TravelComfort #AirportLounge

Thursday, 26 December 2024

Booking a Venice Hotel 🎭

Ca ’Fortuny Hotel Venice 🎭 Central location ticking most of the boxes Choosing the Ca ’Fortuny Hotel Venice took some precise online research. Finding a reasonably-priced hotel in the centre can be a challenge. https://www.sandspice.com/ca-fortuny-hotel-venice/ #CaFortuny #Hotel #Venice #Italy

Wednesday, 25 December 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

Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Sleeping in a Shipping Container πŸ“¦ Dash Box Hotel Cyberjaya

Sleeping in a Shipping Container πŸ“¦ 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

Sunday, 22 December 2024

New Year's Eve πŸŽ… Malta Clifftop Camping

Our New Year's Eve Malta clifftop camping trip? πŸŽ… 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

Friday, 20 December 2024

Jet Airways Inflight Experience

How does Jet Airways inflight experience compare to other airlines? Air India is surprisingly the least popular of the domestic Indian airlines. How would the budget Jet Airways inflight experience stack up? https://www.sandspice.com/jet-airways-inflight-experience/

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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. https://www.sandspice.com/boca-chica-to-panama-city/ #BocaChica #PanamaCity #Bus #Panama

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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… https://www.sandspice.com/panamanian-hotel-experiences/ #Panama #Hotels #Costs

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Seaside Boutique, Panglao in the Philippines

The Seaside Boutique: By far the best food we ate in the Philippines At the Seaside Boutique our host created delicious and thoughtfully prepared 3-course dinners: We didn't consider eating anywhere else in Panglao. https://www.sandspice.com/seaside-boutique/ #SeasideBoutique #Panglao #Philippines

Monday, 16 December 2024

Panglao Island Nature Resort

Panglao Island Nature Resort - Enjoy the infinity pool on a day-visit The Panglao Island Nature Resort has a beautiful private white sand beach, better than any other we found in Panglao, including Alona beach https://www.sandspice.com/panglao-island-nature-resort/ #Panglao #Nature #Resort #Philippines

Sunday, 15 December 2024

Philippines Trikes Taxis & Other Transport Options

Philippines Trikes Taxis and other Transport Options Since we'd read a lot about people being ripped off, we were initially wary when using Philippines trikes, taxis or other transport options. https://www.sandspice.com/philippines-trikes-taxis/ #Philippines #Trikes #Taxis #Transport

Saturday, 14 December 2024

Bland Filipino Food πŸ₯’

Eating Bland Filipino Food πŸ₯’ Helps Pile on the Pounds On menus everywhere, pork and chicken cooked in a sickly sweet marinade. This bland Filipino food is usually accompanied by heaps of plain white rice. https://www.sandspice.com/bland-filipino-food/ #Bland #Filipino #Food

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Getting Gringoed in Isla Colon Bocas del Toro

Getting Gringoed in Isla Colon Bocas del Toro Overcharging of foreigners is called ‘getting gringoed’... and in Panama you'd better get used to it. https://www.sandspice.com/getting-gringoed-in-isla-colon/ #GettingGringoed #IslaColon #BocasDelToro #Panama

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

What to Do in Boquete Panama

What to do in Boquete Panama - Exploring the valley... Most of the action is centered around a short but busy central high street: Start here when you're looking for what to do in Boquete Panama. https://www.sandspice.com/what-to-do-in-boquete-panama/ #boquete #chiriqui #panama #pty #david

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Transit between Manila Airport Terminals 2 & 3

Manila Airport Terminals - Can you expect a smooth transit through? Having read negative reports about Manila Nasay International, I was apprehensive about our 6-hour transit thru the Manila airport terminals https://www.sandspice.com/manila-airport-terminals/ #Manila #Airport #Terminals #Transit #Philippines

Monday, 9 December 2024

GdaΕ„sk Poland 4-Day Break

Gdansk Poland πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± 4-Day Break - Transfers & Accommodation Apart from the culture of the old town the real attraction of Gdansk is the epic history of this Baltic port formerly known as Danzig. https://www.sandspice.com/gdansk-poland/ #Gdansk #Poland #Baltic #Danzig

Sunday, 8 December 2024

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

Saturday, 7 December 2024

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

Friday, 6 December 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

Thursday, 5 December 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

Wednesday, 4 December 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

Tuesday, 3 December 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

Monday, 2 December 2024

Top 14 ✅ Panama City Activities ✔️

Top 14 ✅ Panama City Activities ✔️ 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

Sunday, 1 December 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