The provincial capital and largest city in the province of Aceh, Banda Aceh is more recognized as one of the cities that was heavily destroyed during the 2004 boxing day tsunami. Despite the devastation the city has gone through, the city has quickly redeveloped in recent years. Some remnants of the tsunami are still visible around the city, like a massive ship washed on shore. More than just a city that was destroyed by the tsunami, not many know that Banda Aceh is actually a historic city, and a city that holds to its Islamic roots. But unlike the dreaded Islamic cities westerners tend to fear, here you will find the people very friendly and free spirited.
Lapu-lapu, a city situated in Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. The name is derived from the name of Filipino hero. Tourism is rapidly expanding in this city due to it has many excellent beaches and dive spots with varied marine life and numerous corals. This city can be accessed via Mactan Cebu International airport, the second busiest airport in Philippines. Lapu-lapu is a modern city with many places are wait to discover.