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I left my heart in ISLA RETA Talikud Island

This is what I mean by saving the best for last.I have long wanted to visit Davao City primarily because I was very curious about its Southern neighbor---Samal Island. Contrary to popular misconception,Samal Island is not part of Davao City.Otherwise called "Island Garden City of S…

MIDORI Inn DAVAO:new and green

We thought of trying another easy-on-the-budget accommodation in Davao City after spending the first night in the Royale House so that I could have another suggestion to my readers. Our friend Jd actually made phone reservations in Green Windows but it didn't turn pleasant.The rece…

Davao People's Park+ Pasalubong Center + ZUDA SPA Massage Center

I wanna save the best for last so I am breaking from the chronological narration of events thereby skipping the whole day tour and going straight to our last night in Davao City. We checked in at a new place.Took a quick shower as were from the beach and immediately hit the road again w…

Tribu K' MINDANAWAN Cultural Village Fire Dance + side trip on Jack's Ridge Davao City

Another field trip peg mala High School.Part of the 200peso entrance free is a cultural fire dance show at K'Mindanawan Cultural Village.That on top of entrance to Crocodile Park and the Butterfly House. Tribu K' Mindanawan, is a cultural village that showcases the richness of t…

Mount Apo CIVET COFFEE + Crocodile Durian Ice Cream for the win!

It's time to experience Davao through the taste buds.Food component of the trip is in order.Perfect coz we got a little starved after the shows inside the main animal sanctuary of the Crocodile Farm. I like it here coz there are shops outside which sells not just goods and souvenir …

The Butterfly House and the CROCODILE PARK Davao exposed my ignorance for butterflies and reptiles

We landed in Davao at around 2pm,an hour after leaving Cebu City.I was too excited to explore the attractions in Davao City and surrounding areas.I was thinking of going to Eden Park and Samal Island. I was told by our friend Jd,a local of Davao City that it would be difficult given the…

The ROYALE HOUSE DAVAO:Cheap Accommodation without Sacrificing Comfort

It was our first time in Davao City and the first thing I had to decide was the type of accommodation we will book.I though it would not be wise to go for an expensive hotel as we plan to explore the city and nearby Samal Island.I asked my friends and they immediately recommended Royale …

DAVAO finally!!!!

Conquered Davao,finally!I don't know about you but in my case,I had this feeling that I have to be in the three largest cities in the Philippines before I can really say that I have seen the representation of the country.It's weird no,with the three largest cities,one is in Luzon,…