Puerto Princesa is the capital of the Philippine island of Palawan. Currently the city has a German mayor, who pays great attention to environmental protection, so the city is very clean. Near the town is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in the National Park, one of the most famous attractions of the islands. The underground river, that flows through cavernous rocks, was declared a World Heritage Site.

Bitung is a town in the province of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Located nearby is the Tongkoko volcano which last erupted in year 1880.

Kiriwina is the biggest island of the Trobiand Islands of Papua New Guinea.

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in the Northeast Australia is the largest coral reef in the world. Captain James Cook ran aground and discovered this the fascinating reef by accident in 1770. Since 1982, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts over two million tourists each year with its diverse flora and fauna. The Reef offers numerous opportunituies for discovery, popular activities include visits to the Whitsunday Islands, scuba diving, snorkelling and many more fantastic activities.

Torres Strait is a strait of water that lies between Australia and Papua New Guinea. There are 274 Torres Strait Islands, 17 of which are inhabited.

Located in Australia’s only truly tropical region, Darwin is a melting pot of cultures and creatures. Its proximity to southeast Asia mean it’s full of Asian culture and cuisine, and you won’t want to miss the bustling markets serving up authentic international cuisine. The adventurous Aussie spirit is alive and well too, and you can channel your inner Crocodile Dundee as you explore the rivers and wetlands by boat in hopes of catching a glimpse of Darwin’s famous saltwater crocodiles. And the area has a fascinating history, from aboriginal cultures to colonization to World War II.

Dili is the capital city of the sovereign nation of East Timor and is located on the northern coast of this formerly Portuguese territory.

Komodo is one of the 17,508 historical and enchanting islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. It is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands . The main allure of the Komodo island is that it is home to the famous Komodo dragon. The mysterious Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world and has inspired various ancient tales and myths about dragons. Komodo also forms part of the Komodo National Park which is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The rich heritage associated with this national park is certain to captivate all visitors.

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