Philippines [PART 1]

What you expect more from pristine beaches and vast green terraces?
All those enchanted natural scenery can be found in an archipelago country in Southeast Asia Region. It's Indonesia! Well, but it is not the time for that country to be featured. Because it is time for Philippines!!!

This former of Spanish colony country sure has abundant of natural attractions. That's why there are so many westerners spend their holiday to travel around Philippines. Or... they just get jealous to Pinoy for having such a country? Hell no obviously..

So here are some photos from the off-beaten travel destinations in Filipino land.
Enjoy and MABUHAY!!

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Tinago Falls, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Province, Northern Mindanao Region, Mindanao Island

New Zealand [PART 1]

Once said, there are more sheep than humans in New Zealand.
Yes, that's true! Even though the number has fallen from about 20 - 1 to 7 - 1, or about 30 million sheep. It also still holding the most populous sheep ratio, still higher than Australia.

In tourism, New Zealand so much widely popular with nature and outdoor sport adventure. Stunning natural landscape, majestic snow-capped peak mountainous range, and vast green field of pastoral scenery adorned this beautiful country.
You will be stunned by some photos from off-beaten track destination below.

No!! We will not show those boring photos of Frodo's House again.

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Cape Kidnappers, Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay Region, North Island

Greece [PART 1]

A country that we know as the land of gods & goddesses. Its great mythology is always adapted in any pop cultures these days worldly. This country located next to Aegean Sea offers a numerous gorgeous and tranquil beaches along the coastline. Enchanting archipelago scattered around the cape which become a very powerful magnet for tourists across the planet.

For example, who doesn't know Santorini?
Coastal town adorned with white and blue painted architecture in Oia and Fira will catch you in awe.
But sometimes a unique and authentic part is not always centered in one place only. Greece has dozens of islands and places which also need to be explored.

Here are some pictures of amazing landscape of off-beaten path in Greece.
Of course you will not find Santorini in this post.

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Navagio (shipwreck) Bay, Zakynthos Island, Ionian Islands

Thailand [PART 1]

Westerners love its beaches and tropical atmosphere, while the easterners love its shopping spree. You can feel the heat, you can be stuck in a congested traffic jam, and you can also feel tranquil in a Buddhist temple complex in the same day. That's the reason why Bangkok always flooded by international tourists across the Earth everyday.

Thailand, or we usually know as the white elephant country offers millions of attractions all around. A unique both-sided, religious and hedonism realm can be found not so far from each other.

While Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket are must-see destinations, there're also another off-beaten track which need to be explored. So here are some cool, amazing, unique, and weird destinations across Thailand!

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Ko Chang, Trat Province

India [PART 1]

All of us already knew what the actors & actresses will do in every happy scenes. Somehow, they dance and sing along altogether at outdoor park, even in big hall mansion. Hahaha.. Yes, that's their trademark in their films.

A country widely-known for the biggest movie industry in the world, the Bollywood, India also boasts a great abundance of natural and cultural. You may recognized India as a Hindu culture and tradition since it has thousands of temples across the land.

But further than that, if you head up to north to Jammu & Kashmir land, you are able to witness the Buddhist-side of India. Then, if you go far to the northeastern region, you are able to witness several tribes which inhabiting the land of Naga (Nagaland). And if you go off the Asia continent mainland to the southeast, you will find the beautiful tropical archipelago of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the middle of Indian Ocean.

All of unique places above is precisely in the very land of one country, India.

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Andaman Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean

Germany [PART 1]

27 years ago, precisely in 1989, the symbol of Cold War had been demolished by the civilians. The wall torn down after for almost 30 years divided the country into 2 sided parts. Cheers of glory and joy embrace a new born sovereign country, Germany.

A big country situated in Central Europe boasts stunning remnants of history, both natural and man-made. Some gorgeous Romanesque palaces stood majestically on the peak of enormous mountains. The heavenly vistas surely give you a breathtaking experience.

Feel nostalgic by walking along the avenue of vintage town. You won't feel bored to see every detail of lining facades along the avenue of characteristic places. A scene like this is rarely to find in big cities like Berlin or Frankfurt. 

To find these all unique gems, you have to travel far enough to countryside area, which some of them are located just near the country's border.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Village, Ostallgau District, Bavaria

Japan: Okinawa [PART 3]

No matter where you go and no matter how long you've been recognized this country is, Japan is always has something that will amazed us. We already knew Japanese culture so long from every medias. The temples, maiko, anime, manga, to hentai are totally shaped our mind about its original culture.

Not surprise if we always see some travel or trips about Japan, but they are Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka only. How if we discuss another destinations instead of those three boring places?

You'll be amazed if you just recognized the landscape of Okinawa Prefecture.
Located on the southern part of Japan's mainland, floating peacefully on the bluish ocean of Pacific, Okinawa Archipelago is a truly magnificent wonder of nature. Pretty different with the mainland's sight, Okinawa boasts pristine and serene beaches which similar to sight of Southeast Asia.

So if you need time for yourself just alone or escaping the bustling city, Okinawa is the right place to regain your fresh mind peacefully.

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Akajima (Aka Island), Kerama Islands

Spain [PART 1]

Spanish culture is famous for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, gorgeous beaches, and sublime cities of architecture. This country is blessed with an extraordinary artistic heritage. From Gaudi's Gothic church of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to wonderfully Mudejar architecture in Aragon.

It has much more to offer than that and has been one of cultural centers of Europe. Not surprise if the state has a lot of amazing attractions in every corners. While Madrid and Barcelona is a must visit, there are also another anti-mainstream places which have their own special characteristics.

The off-beaten path travel may brings you to another perspective of a journey and find the hidden gems of the land. 

So here are the pictures of those hidden gems from Spain:

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San Fermin Festival, Pamplona, Navarre

USA: Mainland [PART 1]

One of the most renown country which also the home for fast food franchises obviously...
New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Grand Canyon, Washington D.C. are some of the top destinations of this vibrant land. While these are definitely worth a visit, there are also many undiscovered gems in US that will truly astonish you.

In this list, you will find some great references both for anti-mainstream travelers and also photographers where you can enjoy God's creation. Or you can mingle with the locals and experience the peaceful trails and viewpoints. Here are pictures of road less traveled destinations in the mainland of the States:

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Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, Maine

Malaysia: Sarawak & Sabah Region [PART 1]

A megadiverse country that separated into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. The peninsular is home for the capital of Kuala Lumpur that we always know for the Twin Towers. There's also Legoland in Johor Bahru, or the beautiful resort of Genting Highlands.

But here in antimainstream travel blog, we want to show you the other potential destinations which you shouldn't miss, too. Neighboring with Indonesia, East Malaysia surely shares similar both in culture and nature landscape. Located in the north of Borneo Island, this region boasts abundance of primeval forest and wildlife.

Far to the eastern area, you can also find hundreds of islands which have such picturesque landscape. Many western foreigners are aiming this area to get the best leisure of serene beach. That's why there are a lot of beach resort scattered around the islands.

So here are some of off-beaten track travel destinations in Sarawak & Sabah region: 

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Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, Semporna, Tawau Division, Sabah