Travel is all about discovering new places, and many of the countries we have visited have been used as the setting for some iconic movies: āFrom Russia with Loveā in Turkey, āPrison Breakā in Panama, āSouth Pacificā in Malaysia, āGame of Thronesā in Spain. Add another dimension to your trip by checking out these and other classic movie locations with āSandSpice at the Moviesā.
Juara Beach -Tioman Island, Malaysia
Backed up by a mountainous rain forest, 1511 Coconut Grove on Juara beach offers several compact but comfortable raised wooden beach chalets
The eloquence of Burj Khalifa DubaiĀ
...Mission Impossible: Unless you happen to be Tom Cruise however, you won't get the chance to sit on the very apex of Burj Khalifa Dubai.
Panama Canal Kayaking š¶
When planning our trip, we didn't realize that kayaking was just one of the activities available on the Panama Canal.
Istanbul Walkabout
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.
Girona - What to see & do in Springtime
What to do in the Spanish city of Girona if you have just 5 hours to spare? Quite a lot - particularly if you're a "Game of Thrones" fan.
In the Footsteps of Jason Bourne
It's due to the seclusion and natural beauty of Palolem beach in India that this location was chosen for the shooting of the 2nd Jason Bourne movie.
The Venice of 'Don't Look Now'
If youāre a movie fan, then this is for you.Ā The Venice of Don't Look NowĀ is encapsulated in the classic 1973 British-Italian thriller.
Rome - How to avoid a cultural overload
For a short break you need to be selective: There are just so many Rome attractions to see. To do it properly, you need to spend the time.
Philippines Tokay Gecko
Catchphrase or Mating Call? Short of David Walliams hiding in the rafters, the Philippines Tokay Gecko lullaby had us confused and amused.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Funnily enough, it was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of the bicycles and the scary clowns...
Habal-Habal - Filipino Motorcycle Taxis
When travelling by motorbike how many people could you take? One? Two? If you're travelling Habal-Habal through the Philippines, try ten.
SonĆ” from 'Prison Break' - A real place?
Fan of Season Three's SonĆ” of 'Prison Break' fame? Then travel by bus to Santa Catalina in Panama and you'll get to visit SonĆ” in person.
SandSpice at the Movies
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