Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage π
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
Monday, 30 December 2024
2013 Loboc Earthquake Damage πͺ️ Philippines
2013 Loboc Earthquake πͺ️ 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 π️ Agonda
South Goa Beaches π️ 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 π«✈️ A Balanced Review
Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuala Lumpur π«✈️ 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 π
Ca ’Fortuny Hotel Venice π 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 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
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Sleeping in a Shipping Container π¦ Dash Box Hotel Cyberjaya
Sleeping in a Shipping Container π¦ 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 π Malta Clifftop Camping
Our New Year's Eve Malta clifftop camping trip? π
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 π₯’
Eating Bland Filipino Food π₯’ 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
GdaΕsk Poland 4-Day Break
Gdansk Poland π΅π± 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 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
Saturday, 7 December 2024
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
Friday, 6 December 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
Thursday, 5 December 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
Wednesday, 4 December 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
Tuesday, 3 December 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
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 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
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