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-Northern Samar
-Eastern Samar
-Province of Samar aka Western Samar

-Biri Island is so far the BEST part of the country that I have visited (Mar 2012)
-Uncrowded, unspoiled, least popular to travelers but has the best of the best in nature
-This island suits the lens of every photographer / wannabe

@ Kish Island, Islamic Republic of Iran

Kish is a 91.5-square-kilometre (35.3 sq mi) resort island in the Persian Gulf. It is part of the Hormozgān Province of Iran. Due to its free trade zone status it is touted as a consumer's paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centres, tourist attractions, and resort hotels.

It has an estimated population of 20,000 residents and about 1 million people visit the island annually. Kish Island was ranked among the world’s 10 most beautiful islands by The New York Times in 2010, and is the fourth most visited vacation destination in the Middle East after Dubai, U.A.E, and Sharm el-Sheikh. Foreign nationals wishing to enter Kish Free Zone from legal ports are not required to obtain visas prior to travel. Valid travel permits are stamped for 14 days by airport and Kish port police officials.

Though being a very small island, there are many attractions around the island that make it a tourist-oriented place. One of the spot that draws much visitors is the Greek Ship stranded near to its shores. To this day, it is not clear how the ship got stranded. It is said by the locals that the sailors who boarded the ship tried many unsuccessful attempts to re-float it, but eventually had to abandon it. They burned down the ship while they left and all what is left is the steel structure.

Another attraction is the underground ancient aqueduct also called the 'Underground City' which is partially open for tourists.The underground aqueduct was built around 1000 years ago for transportation and water supply across the different parts of the island. The next attraction are the beautiful beaches that all captivate the eye with their bluish tint and the long shoreline that attracts many tourists during the winter season. The water is so clear that fish can be seen swimming in the sea all year long.

Sunset @ Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro - PI

Puerto Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila. Puerto Galera is a listed by the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World, and is the only bay in the Philippines to be listed there.

Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants. Both beaches also have an array of first-class and economy-class accommodations.

Carbin Reef @ Old Sagay, Negros Occidental - PI

Carbin Reef is a marine sanctuary with its huge, tongue-shaped, creamy white sandbar and its clear water offer the freshest option for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, picnic, boating or just frolicking in the sand.

A marine sanctuary was established in Carbin Reef which was proclaimed as a protected area through a municipal ordinance and was extended to Panal, Maca and the fringing reefs of Molocaboc Islands.

@ Dubai Land, Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. Dubai City is located on the emirate's northern coastline.

Today, Dubai City has emerged as a global city and a business hub. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry, the emirate's model of business drives its economy, with the effect that its main revenues are now from tourism, real estate, and financial services, similar to that of Western countries. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events.

-Dubai has been called the "shopping capital of the Middle East". Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping malls, including the world's largest shopping mall, Dubai Mall.
-Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping, but also on its possession of other ancient and modern attractions.
-As of 2007, Dubai was the 8th most visited city of the world. Dubai is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015. Dubai is the most populous emirate of the seven emirates of United Arab Emirates.
-It is distinct from other members of the UAE in that a large part of the emirate's revenues are from tourism.

@ Boracay Island, Aklan Province - Philippines

Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by TripAdvisor as the second best beach (out of 25) in the world. Boracay made a debut appearance on the Top 10 Islands list in the Travel + Leisure travel magazine World's Best Awards 2011, ranking fourth.

-Leisure activities available on or near Boracay include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cliff diving, and beach relaxation.
-Boracay offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

Miag-ao Church, Miag-ao - Panay Island, PI

-Miag-ao, commonly written "Miagao", is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines.
-It is approximately 40 km southwest of Iloilo City.
-The Miag-ao Church was built in 1786 by Spanish Augustinian missionaries and was declared as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Baroque Churches of the Philippines" in 1993. On the front facade, which is flanked by two watchtower belfries, one can see the unique blending of Spanish and native influences.

Chicken Man @ the Medina (market) in Sale

-Salé from the Berber word asla, meaning "rock" is a city in north-western Morocco, on the right bank of the Bou Regreg river, opposite the national capital Rabat, for which it serves as a commuter town.
-The city's name is sometimes transliterated as Salli or Sallee.
-The film Black Hawk Down was partially filmed in Salé, in particular the wide angle aerial shots with helicopters flying down the coastline.
-The National Route 6 connects it to Fes and Meknes in the east. Its population is approximately 800,000.
-Not much difference than Rabat in terms of surroundings since, these two (Sale' and Rabat) are just next to each other.

My Homepage: I own all the stills, but not all the words.
*http://en.wikipedia.org
*http://www.islandsproperties.com/places/masbate.htm
*http://www.masbatecity.gov.ph
*http://www.sagay-city.com.ph
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*Electric Voltage Info of Different Countries
www.kropla.com/electric.htm

*Accomodation - Hotel / Hostel / Guesthouse / Inn
http://thebackpacker.net/
www.hostelbookers.com
www.hostelworld.com
http://www.asiarooms.com/
www.HotelTravel.com

*Budget Airlines flying around South East Asia and the Asia Pacific
http://www.airphils.com/
http://www.tigerairways.com/home/index.php
http://flyseair.com/
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/default.aspx?POS=TW
http://www.airasia.com/
http://www.cebupacificair.com/
http://www.zestair.com.ph/

*Money Transfer Worldwide / Currency Converter
http://locator.westernunion.com/
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u