Mindanao | The La Palmera Mountain Ridge of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

On weekend, using google maps! we traveled for a further than a 3-hour drive from Davao City to fulfill our DIY Tour - the La Palmera Mountain Ridge in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. Before lunch, we traveled from  Davao City traversing Digos - Makila - Tacuring highway then turned left again at Datu Paglas junction.

Indonesia | The Istiqlal Mosque - the 6th largest Mosque in the World?

Sunday morning, a day of wandering. We reserved a Grab Taxi from Alam Sutera in Serpong going to Central Jakarta in Indonesia covering the Toll Kuciran connecting roadways to roadways until the business jam began while entering the Jalan Taman Wijaya Kusuma. The closest road to the largest mosque in Southeast Asia is located.

Indonesia | Enjoying the beauty of Pantai Pangi and the alluring sunset of Pantai Tambakrejo in Blitar Regency

 Blitar city is located in the East Java province, noted as the home of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno and the active volcano named Keludat in the north area of the regency. Blitar has a tropical climate while the economy depends on the majority in Agriculture. One weekend in September when I visited Blitar City for the second time and one of the things that I missed during my visit is to explore some side of the Blitar coast. 

Indonesia | The stunning beach line and the largest water reservoir in southeast Asia - Tulungagung Regency

 If you're looking for an alternative weekend getaway in the east part of  Java Island, then, try visiting the Tulungagung Regency. This Regency is located less than a 2-hours drive from the City of  Blitar which is also famous with historical attractions. This Regency has numerous collections of beaches, beautiful mountains, cultural and historical sites.       

The stunning view from the Bongao Peak, Tawi Tawi

 Bongao Peak or famously known as "Bud Bongao" is a Historical landmark in the province that stands tall to welcome visitors. Bongao is located in the Island group of Tawi-Tawi Province under the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) believed to be the safest place in the region.

Bongao peak has by approximately 314 meters above sea level and is considered as the highest peak in the province that dominates by its landscape.

Governor Generoso; The new tourism heaven in Davao Region

Governor Generoso is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental and named after Sebastian T. Generoso, a former governor of the Davao Region. The total population estimates of more than 51 thousand people covering 20 barangays; Tibanban serves as a commercial center of the town.

 

The 8th century Hindu Temple of Prambanan, the 2nd largest in Southeast Asia?

Prambanan is the biggest Hindu Temple compound in Indonesia built in the ninth century and the second largest in Southeast Asia next to Anchor Wat in Cambodia. Located 17 kilometers from the northeast of Yogyakarta city, this temple was constructed during the ancient Mataram kingdom started by Rakai Pikatan in the mid-9th-century, expanded continuously by King Lokapala and  Balitung Maha Sambu, the Sanjaya king of the Mataram Kingdom

Things to Do, Places to visit in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta is situated in the seismic part of Java Island, about 560 kilometers away from Indonesia's capital - Jakarta with a population of more than 422 thousand inhabitants.  Currently, Yogyakarta Special Region is divided into four Regencies (Kuon Progo, Sleman, Bantul, Gunugkidul) and the capital city of Yogyakarta and the only city in Indonesia still ruled by the Sultan.

Road to the hidden paradise of Malabog, Davao City

Davao City is the main hub of the Davao Region in Mindanao with more than the 1.6million inhabitant where the diversified culture and religion are unified in maintaining lasting peace. Known for its bountiful beaches, natural spots, and historical attractions. Davao City was also famous with the king of the fruit-Durian, Bananas, and other tropical fruit exported outside the province. 

Visiting Mariano's Blooming Agri-Tourism Park in South Cotabato

Tupi is a municipality in South Cotabato province located in between General Santos City and Koronadal City with less than 70 thousand inhabitants, basically, engaged in Agriculture and farming. This place was once considered the fruit and vegetable basket of South Cotabato province. and known for its super sweet pineapple, flower garden, and a perfect place to take the great view of the stratovolcano called  Mount Matutum.

Ultimate Guide | 11 Best Things to DO in Occidental Mindoro

From the virgin forest, white sand beaches to the world-class Island; just imagine how wonderful Mindoro Island is. Mindoro is also known as the 7th largest Island in the Philippines with respected indigenous ancestors and distinctly identified as Mangyan Tribes spoke 8 different languages and cultural identity. Mindoro Island is divided into 2 provinces, Occidental and Oriental where the Mount Halcon and mountain ranges served as the boundaries. Occidental Mindoro is divided into 11 municipalities with total inhabitants of  487,414 according to NSA 2015. 

Interesting Things to DO in Wonogiri Regency, Indonesia

Wonogiri Regency has located on the southern side of the Central Java Province in Indonesia with the neighboring city of Solo on the South, Karanganyar in the north, Ponorogo, and; Magetan, Pacitan in the Eastside and the coastal area fronting the Indian Ocean. Wonogiri is very famous for watersheds and tourist attractions that are slowly discernible by the locals. Wonogiri Regency is beginning to recognize by the outside tourists for its less crowded but beautiful beaches and very close to Pacitan Regency, a well-known spot for Surfing and the City with 1,000 caves. Here are the top things to do and places to visit in Wonogiri Regency;

Top things to Do in Magetan, Indonesia

Magetan is a small city located on the border between Central and East Java in Indonesia. Not so famous with regards to tourist spots compared to the neighboring City of Pacitan, Malang, or Yogyakarta. However, this little Regency has many romantic and hidden attractions which are very enjoyable for gatherings. Make sure to pack your thick clothes once you getting here in Magetan since this small city has a cool climate which is rare in the tropical country;. Here are top tourist attractions in Magetan and its Regency

Top Things to Do, Places to visit in Blitar, Indonesia

Around 167 kilometers away from the East Java capital of Surabaya, Blitar is a promising city situated on the southern coast of East Java in Indonesia. After the separation to Kanigoro, Blitar City was created to be the Business Hub positioned at the center of the Regency.

Things to DO, Places to visit in Pacitan, Indonesia

Pacitan is a Regency located in the southwestern of East Java Province in Indonesia with a neighboring Regency of Wonogiri and Ponorogo, Trenggalek Regency; this province is known for its beaches in the side of East Java. Pacitan City served as the main hub of the regency and a seafood basket of the province with a long stretch of coastline fronting the Indian Ocean. People are using Javanese as their first language; Bahasa Indonesia (national language) is the second while English is used by few.

  

Things to Do in the Island City of Samal

The Island City of Samal or locally known as Igacos is a 4th class city in the province of Davao Del Norte located just 15 minutes away from Davao City. The city's economy is dependent mainly on agricultural and livestock production that is primarily sold in Davao City. Samal Island was tag by many travel goers as exotic and unspoiled with the priceless scenic beauty of surroundings. 

Things to DO in the province of Davao Del Norte

Davao Del Norte is one of the provinces covered by Davao Region with a total of almost 3,427 square kilometers located in the border of Agusan Del Sur, Bukidnon, Compostela Valley, and Davao City. Its economy depends on Agriculture and gold mining, in fact, this province is the biggest producer of Bananas exported overseas, no wonder the province earns its namesake as “the Banana Capital of the Philippines”.