BASILAN... OH BASILAN!

This is just one of those photos I considered special when I came to visit in the infamous province of Basilan. I pray and hope that PEACE reigns there so that these places and the rest of those potential tourist destinations can be seen and explored. 

THE CHURCH AND THE FREE

If you happen to visit San Pedro Street in Davao City, you'll probably notice this - two important symbols from the old San Pedro Church facing the new Sanguniang Panglungsod Building. This has a beautiful meaning for us Dabawenyos.

OFF TO SAN VICTOR ISLAND

San Victor Island of Baganga, Davao Oriental is one of the most beautiful Islands of Davao Region. It is blessed with powdery white sand and the seawater teems with different marine life. It is one of those destinations in the province that would love go back to. 

THE MIGHTY EAGLE

Being the country's national bird, the Philippines Eagle is also one of Davao City's important symbol. In fact symbols like this can be seen elsewhere in Davao. Like this eagle, Dabawenyo's are known to be mighty and proud of their roots and ancestors.

ON TOP OF THE HIGHEST PEAK OD SAMAL

This is the highest point in the Island Garden City of Samal. It is called Puting Bato. This is my favorite destination for a day hike because it is easily reached and can be done in less than a day.

MANTUNAO CAVE OF CATEEL

This is MANTUNAO CAVE located in the Municipality of Cateel, an east coast town of Davao Oriental. This is part of the Tres Marias Falls now known as Mantunao Eco Park. This is worth visiting in this part of Mindanao.

AMAZING DINAGAT ISLANDS

This is just among the many amazing Islands one can explore in the mystical province of Dinagat Islands situated in the Northern part of Mindanao. The Island Province of Dinagat is a newly created province in CARAGA Region. It was formerly part of Surigao del Norte. People called it a place of unexplored natural wonders, thus, been given a brand name “Mystical Island Province of Love”.

JOSE RIZAL.... Sa Cateel!

Rizal Monument of the Municipality of Cateel in the Province of Davao Oriental here in Mindanao is the tallest Monument of the Philippines' National Hero in the whole Davao Region. Like Jose Rizal, this monument stands the many test of times in the town of Cateel.

INTO THE BAY OF SARANGANI

Who would have thought that this photograph of a beautiful seascape depicting the indigo waters of the vast Mindanao Sea with such amiable azure skies on the backdrop belongs to KIAMBA? Yes, I am talking about the town of Kiamba in the Province of Sarangani.

A SUNSET LIKE NO OTHER AT CAMIGUIN ISLAND

Perhaps one of the most dramatic and breathtaking sunsets in this tropical Island of the Philippines is the sunset at the Sunken Cemetery ofthe Volcanic Island of Camiguin.

WELCOME TO MY ISLAND MINDANAO

My name is OLAN EMBOSCADO, the author behind The Travel Teller. I was born and raised in the Island of Mindanao, the second largest Island of the Philippines Archipelago. Mindanao has been my home, my haven and my sanctuary.