Fancy a city-center infinity pool over 50 floors high? How about some Desert Dune Bashing, or a 4½ km zip line tour over the Panamanian jungle?
Whether you’re into water rafting in Borneo or beach combing in Goa, for inspiration check out these accessible, inexpensive & unique activities at SandSpice.
Nightmares we didn't see coming
Check our growing list of budget accommodation nightmares & hotels from hell... because sometimes its important to know where *not* to stay.
Karimunjawa by Scooter
With 22 kms of ‘road’ between the main port and the north, the best way of discovering this Indonesian island is with a scooter rental 🛵
Langkawi Island Life 🦅
Langkawi’s archipelago comprises 99 thickly-forested islands dating back half a billion years.
Bocas Del Toro 😈 Carnival
Panama's very different Caribbean feel
Over 60s Travel 🧓
Explore the world, meet new people & create lasting memories. Just grab your sense of humor, pack your bags & hit the road. The world is waiting!
Buy Your Panamanian Island 🏝️
It costs less than a posh city apartment, but is owning a Panamanian island going to offer you the kind of lifestyle-change you imagine?
Angkor Archaeological Site 🗿
A well-thought-out itinerary for the Angkor Archaeological site is key to making the most of this iconic but sprawling destination.
Borneo Rainforest Discovery
In the Sepilok Forest Reserve, the Borneo Rainforest Discovery Centre is one of Sabah's most popular environmental education centres.
Travel Essentials 👣
A summary of the things we've carried during our travels - as well as the stuff we've purchased during our trips . Depending on your destination, you might find some of these items useful yourself...
Cambodia's Unofficial Shooting Ranges
Ever fancied trying out an AK-47? How about an M16 for that matter, or an M60 machine gun? At Cambodia's unofficial shooting ranges, no qualifications are necessary...
SandSpice Throw Pillow
Accent cushions with original art, for that instant zhuzh factor in any room. Decorative and durable 100% spun polyester cover with an optional polyester fill/insert.
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Travel memories you'll never forget
Cameron Highlands 🌄🍓🚶♂️🌱 Malaysia
Why you should ditch the beach (just for a bit). Cameron Highlands is a perfect antidote to the equatorial sizzle.
Waterfall Rappelling
Abseiling down a waterfall might not be everyones cup of tea, but for an adrenaline rush its hard to beat waterfall rappelling in Boquete, Panama
Ipoh & the Lost World of Tambun
Ipoh is rich in history & cultural, but one of its highlights is the Lost World of Tambun, a theme park offering a blend of adventure & relaxation.
Siem Reap: Beyond the Temples ✨
Some alternative experiences to consider in Siem Reap, for your tomb-raiding days off 😵💫
Coffee Tours in Panama ☕
You can learn a lot from coffee tours in Boquete Panama - The darker espresso has little caffeine compared to lighter American-style coffee
Videos & Soundtracks
Video footage can often tell more of a story than a thousand words. Add a decent soundtrack and you feel transported back to the time and place...
Exploring with Sea Scooters
Sea scooters, also known as diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs) allow you to glide effortlessly through the depths, exploring marine wonders like never before
Denpasar Souvenir Shopping
Looking for low-cost souvenirs in Bali? Don't waste your time trying to haggle down the prices of the Ubud markets. Save your souvenir shopping for Denpasar
Tenerife Siam Park 🌊
Tower of Power - A Tenerife Siam Park sensation: An insane 30-meter vertical drop from an Inca temple then underwater through a shark tank.
The Borneo Wavehunters
The Borneo Wavehunters rapids each have their own character - “Headhunter”, “Cobra”, “Scooby-Doo” and the nerve-wracking "Washing Machine”.
Kinabalu! 🇲🇾 'Warm-Up' Act for K2
Forget romantic getaways; our idea of couple's therapy involves gasping for air above 4,000 meters on the summit of Mount Kinabalu, all to see if our marriage can survive a few days of shared suffering.
360 Degree Panoramas
Using Google Street View & some post processing software, its possible to produce some pretty nifty 360 degree panoramic images from a standard smartphone.
Best Bites & Spicy Delights
If you have an adventurous palette, when travelling you'll discover some amazing flavours and experience a diversity of unforgettable snacks and dishes.
Airlines, Airports, Transfers
Which airlines deliver ...& which disappoint? Getting a great deal is not just about the cost - How about reliability, service & safety? Checkout our highs ...and lows
The Great Siem Reap 🍜🌶️🥭 Food Odyssey 🤤
Watch the Sandspice team tumble through Siem Reap's wild food landscape! Expect animated antics, exploding flavours & belly laughs in this cartoon caper.
Ziplining in Panama 👷♀️
12 ziplines spanning and criss-crossing an area high above the river & main buildings: No breaking advised when ziplining in Boquete Panama
Sandbank Affaire - Maldives
The Sandbank Affaire is a private evening dinner excursion to a distant mini-island, devised by the Makunudu management.
Gozo Wine Festival 🍷
Experience the magic of the Gozo wine festival: A celebration of culture, flavor and community
Cost-effective Hotels
Check out our recommendations for some of the best, most cost-effective budget accommodation we've discovered.
Step off the grid to Seclusion
Here are some of our favourite secluded tropical beaches. All you need to take along is a towel, a picnic and a long cool drink. 🙂
SandSpice at the Movies
‘From Russia with Love’ in Turkey, ‘Prison Break’ in Panama, ‘South Pacific’ in Malaysia, ‘Game of Thrones’ in Spain. Check out these and other classic film locations.
Panama Canal Kayaking 🛶
When planning our trip, we didn't realize that kayaking was just one of the activities available on the Panama Canal.
Unique Activities
Whether you’re into water rafting in Borneo or beach combing in Goa, for inspiration check out these accessible, inexpensive & unique activities.
Inspiration for Some Unique Activities
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