Makassar or also known as Ujung Pandang is the captial of South Sulawesi. The home town of Indonesia\'s ex-Vice President Yusuf Kalla, Makassar has developed into a colorful tourist destination. Some of the must see attractions when here include Pantai Losari, Fort Rotterdam, some of the many islands around the region and Trans Studio (largest indoor Theme Park in the world). The Makassar cuisine is very different from anywhere else and is a must try for the culinary curious. Makassar also has a strong historical presence seen from its many ancient relics dating back long before the arrival of the Dutch.
Medina (or Madinah), is the second holiest site in Islam and very important to it\'s people. This cultural city is located in the north of the Holy City of Makkah. Madinah known as the “City of the Prophet”. It is reportedly home to the three oldest mosques in Islam. In ancient times, the city was known as Yathrib. Upon the Prophet’s arrival, the city became known as Madinah An-Nabior. Madinah is thrived and became the center of the growing Islamic nation. The city also known as the home of the second holiest mosque in the world and tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s.