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.
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.
Buy Your Own 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?
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
Panama Canal Kayaking 🛶
When planning our trip, we didn't realize that kayaking was just one of the activities available on the Panama Canal.
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 🛵
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!
Bocas Del Toro 😈 Carnival
Panama's very different Caribbean feel
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.
Sandbank Affaire - Maldives
The Sandbank Affaire is a private evening dinner excursion to a distant mini-island, devised by the Makunudu management.
Unique Activities
Whether you’re into water rafting in Borneo or beach combing in Goa, for inspiration check out these accessible, inexpensive & unique activities.
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.
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. 🙂
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
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...
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.
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.
Langkawi Island Life 🦅
Langkawi’s archipelago comprises 99 thickly-forested islands dating back half a billion years.
Cost-effective Hotels
Check out our recommendations for some of the best, most cost-effective budget accommodation we've discovered.
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
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
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
The Borneo Wavehunters
The Borneo Wavehunters rapids each have their own character - “Headhunter”, “Cobra”, “Scooby-Doo” and the nerve-wracking "Washing Machine”.
Siem Reap: Beyond the Temples ✨
Some alternative experiences to consider in Siem Reap, for your tomb-raiding days off 😵💫
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
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.
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...
Gozo Wine Festival 🍷
Experience the magic of the Gozo wine festival: A celebration of culture, flavor and community
Borneo Rainforest Discovery
In the Sepilok Forest Reserve, the Borneo Rainforest Discovery Centre is one of Sabah's most popular environmental education centres.
Inspiration for Some Unique Activities
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