Mindanao has plenty to offer both local and foreign tourists. However, there is still a negative perception about some of the provinces in the region, even if I have visited multiple times since the early 2010s. For this trip, I visited provinces I haven't been to namely Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur and Davao Occidental. 

These provinces have tourist spots that you might want to add to your itinerary when you visit Mindanao.

I planned a trip to northern Luzon and decided to visit both Kalinga and Isabela. Both provinces are not really near each other, but there is a reliable way to tick off both provinces in one trip. 

Kalinga and Isabela each have their own charm that make them notable places to visit. 

It took some years but I returned to Caraga as part of a mini-trip. I combined Davao de Oro and Agusan del Sur for this adventure. I set my eyes on a few waterfalls and to tick off a couple of provinces I have yet to visit. 

I visited Bega Falls and Tugonan Falls after seeing Awao Falls in Davao de Oro.

I was looking for a new place to visit during another trip to Prague. I was interested in castles since I don't see a lot of them in Southeast Asia. My research led me to Karlstejn Castle.

I decided to visit the castle as a day trip from Prague.

It's been a while since I've been to the Davao region in Mindanao. For this trip, I planned on visiting a natural wonder in Davao de Oro (formerly known as Compostela Valley.

It was a long road trip, but Awao Falls is something you shouldn't miss while in the region.

After prioritizing international destinations, I decided to explore the Philippines again. One of the places I ticked off my list was Apayao. The latter is a province in the north that was a pleasant surprise. 

Apayao is a laid back destination that offers eco-tourism activities. 

I was in Milan for a few days. It wasn't the main destination but it was a convenient city to visit for my trip to Iceland. Milan had regular (cheap!) flights to Reykjavik. 

I had a few days to spare, which I spent doing a bit of sightseeing.