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It is a big world out there and I have limited funds. I want to go somewhere that is remote, and be able to experience a culture and a philosophy other than tourism. Somewhere with shore diving, bungalows on the beach, kind locals, not a pina colada swilling grown over frat party. I have a fiance and really want a safe, romantic, inspiring, beautiful place(s) to go with her. We have a six week sebatical from the end of November to early January.

My first instinct was Koa Tao, but it seems like one big rave party. Indonesia is huge and I do not know how safe the Phillipines are. Any and all help and advice would be much appreciated asap.