You can say...
Mindanao's food is tasty.(positive)
Mindanao's food is terrible. (negative
Mindanao smells like flowers. (positive)
Mindanao smells like yak. (negative)
Mindanao sounds like drums and gongs. (positive)
Mindanao sounds like flies. (negative)
Mindanao feels warm and peaceful. (positive)
Mindanao feels hot and sticky. (negative)