Raja Ampat and Philippines: The Last Paradise on Earth

Sorong (population 200,000) is a coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua, 100km south of the Equator, and bordering the Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, rich in coral reefs in an area considered the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity. It is also the logistics centre for Indonesia's thriving eastern oil and gas frontier, and a major container terminal. Read more about Sorong, Indonesia

Wayag Island is one of the islands within the Raja Ampat district in the province of West Papua, Indonesia. It lies 10 km north of the equator, and just 144 km NW of the NW tip of New Guinea. The island is known for its beautiful atolls and amazing underwater life. Read more about Wayag Island, Indonesia

Sorong (population 200,000) is a coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua, 100km south of the Equator, and bordering the Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, rich in coral reefs in an area considered the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity. It is also the logistics centre for Indonesia's thriving eastern oil and gas frontier, and a major container terminal. Read more about Sorong, Indonesia

Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines, and is famous for its ‘Chocolate Hills’. These are mounds of limestone formations that turn brown during summer, making them look like ‘chocolate kisses’. They can be best seen either by climbing to the highest point or by air via ultralight airplane tours. Read more about Bohol, Philippines

Cebu, in the Philippines, is a long narrow island stretching 225 km from north to south, and is surrounded by 167 neighbouring smaller islands. Cebu City, just 500m from the international port, is the main centre of commerce, trade, education and industry in the region. It has all the conveniences of a modern city while also being home to countless white sand beaches and historical sites. Read more about Cebu, Philippines

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Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. This metropolis has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading centre in the 13th century. The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. Read more about Manila, Philippines