Tawi-Tawi

Tawi-Tawi is said to be derived from the Malay term jau jau or faraway.

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Tawi-Tawi by air is a precious sight. All of 107 islands of this southernmost archipelago of the Philippines are beyond description. I hope my pictures will help capture the experience of seeing a part of my country which most people do not really have the opportunity to visit. Still pristine and uninhabited, a lot are just tourist attractions waiting to happen if only peace and order could be improved.

the islands off Bongao, the capital of Tawi-Tawi Province, the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, the Philippines

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adlaw says:

looking at it from the sky while on the plane just took my breath away. so much beauty on this archipelago. i hope that someday, these islands experience peace so that more people can enjoy their attractions...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Lall says:

incredible view and I agree with Dja, these islands would enjoy more tourists if they could only afford peace among themselves.....
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

littlenutbrownhare says:

wow! i want to be on those beaches!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

.stuffed. says:

Gorgeous.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

JimmyOKelly says:

Beauty!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Spitzgogo_CHEN (Nokia 6230i) says:

On the contrary, I hope your government can keep tourists away from this heavenly place.
If tourists really want to visit here, let them see it by airplane.
Sorry I spoiled the fun of your flickr friends...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetsexything says:

What a sight to behold! great shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ZAK! says:

breath taking scenery. brilliant!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ jenn ♥ says:

another shot worthy of national geographic!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

* rel. [deleted] says:

thanks for sharing this rare sight of the southernmost part of the philippines. any plans on visiting batanes, the nothernmost part?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

eunicej says:

great view! so that's what tawi-tawi means, very apt.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower says:

Incredible shot,and what I've learn about tawi-tawi!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

gundunasu u zeneize says:

This is gorgeous Farl, I have to travel to your country, but I have to convince my wife first, she doesn't like long flight anymore.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

kabukiph says:

Great Capture!

Breathtaking!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks everyone! I hope to reach out to the flickr world the beauty of Tawi-Tawi.

rel- yes, Batanes is one of my next destinations in 2 weeks-time.

chen- it is conflicting. the people here are poor and needs every help it needs to keep the economy moving, tourism most especially. but overdevelopment will also be a disaster.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

paololluch [deleted] says:

Very nice shot farl!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

a most lovely image, dear farl...
thank you for sharing your beautiful homeland with us!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Semmi says:

Exciting pic! and re rocking life? still kite is missing ;)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

[2]rokbot[2]y says:

grabe na tooooooooo! WOW na WOW!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

TheGreenEye says:

Beautiful street of blue water!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

k neva knows says:

wow
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

PinoyMonkey says:

Peace and order will come soon my friend..
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Loven says:

wow, this is really beyond words... and so underrated. it's really a shame that the press (both local and international) have been really harsh about how they make the world think of this part of the Philippines. their reports on insurgency and unrest by would-be terrorists are just so exaggerated to a point that it's just pure nonsense! thank you so much farl, for opening this lost world up to our eyes again.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

LuvJoY says:

Wow!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks and cheers to you all. this shot makes me understand why they say Tawi-Tawi is worth the cost and time.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorirules [deleted] says:

This is so pretty. I would like to visit someday.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

sahar's says:

Farl, is the sand really white???? it's breath-taking
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Lori- salamat

Sahar- yes, the sand is white!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

you take us to such jau jau places ! :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Lindo says:

hi farl! lovely tawi-tawi! i miss the place. i used to go there 1989 to 1995. i want to have those handicrafts in our shoppe in bantayan, do you happen to have any contact in bongao?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

kaz- terima kasih

lindo- my contacts are associated with seaweed but I I will ask around.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

LandscapesTraveller says:

I've selected this photo as a Landscape Picture of the day at Landscape Wallpapers Blog and the photo is automatically set as wallpaper for the people today.
Congatulations for your shot!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

siriusblacklivesforever [deleted] says:

Hi Farl! :D I'm going alone to Tawi-Tawi this coming October. :D Any advice on where can I stay in Bongao? Yung cheap lang ah. hehehe. Aside from Weesam and the Zamboanga, do you other ferries that travels back and forth to Tawi - tawi from Zamboanga or Jolo? Thanks

P.S. Your pics really inspired me to go to Tawi-tawi. :D hehehe
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

siriusblacklivesforever- there are 2 nice hostels in Bongao. one is near the city (Kyrstal's I think). then there's Beachside. don't have the numbers though. I took the SeaAir place between Zambo and Bongao. I have never taken the ferry though. good luck!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

amuyong says:

Nice set. Makes me me remember my college days there. Thanks for sharing...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jeidelburg says:

beautiful.. just beautiful.. is this where the bridge is from bongao to sanga-sanga?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

WorldFlickr says:

Hi, I am an admin for a group called Landmarks around the world, and I discovered this great shot in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. We love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

frustratedfotografer says:

hey farl! nice photos!! i'm really interested in running a story about tawi tawi in a local show. I was wondering if you might be able to tell me the wonderful spots there. Hopefully something exotic and strange. Like did you get see strange people and unknwon virgin places? Hehehe. Hope you'll post it here. or email me at aakatigbak@up.edu.ph. Thanks Farl!! Keep it up!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks.

frustratedfotografer- hmm I will blog Tawi-Tawi soon then
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

foturist says:

This is an outstanding travel photo!
You are invited to add this photowork to Foturist group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kcaiyah says:

Tawitawi is a peaceful place. Unlike any other Mindanao provinces.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mangrove25 says:

Yes, i agree with kcaiyah that it is really peaceful place. i've been here since 2003 helping tawi tawians conserving their nature.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

batman 4ever says:

WOW a vey nice view..i hoping tha i can go that place..a nice beach...ive heard that tawi-tawi is peaceful place....how can i go there.......u
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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