outside davao

Check out what Red Planet Cagayan De Oro has to offer, how much a night costs, and why we recommend it.

Read about our memorable destination vacation at one of the most luxurious resorts in Bohol: Bluewater Panglao!

If you haven't planned out your summer vacation, you might want to enjoy a staycation in Vine Molave, a bed & breakfast boutique hotel in Zamboanga del Sur.

Read this for things you need to know about NAIA Terminal 2 before traveling -- restaurants, facilities, WiFi availability and more!

Go Hotels - Otis Manila is located at the 5th floor of the Robinsons Place Otis complex. Read the pros and cons of staying in this hotel.

Panglao Island in Bohol will be the host of the country’s biggest tech event: the annual global tech and startup event Geeks on a Beach.

When I first read our flight itinerary and saw the assigned terminal, the question in my mind was "Where is Terminal 4??"

We recently visited Tagum and got introduced to Balai Coffee n Spa, a house-themed coffee shop that is great for family bonding or hanging out with friends!

As part of our Blog The City Of Love tour, we were brought to the island of Guimaras. The island province is about 20 minutes by boat from Iloilo.

As part of the "Blog The City Of Love" campaign, we checked in at Injap Tower Hotel, the tallest building in Iloilo City. Read about our experience here.

We recently went on a UP Diliman food trip by eating at five popular and very interesting food stops within the UP Diliman campus.

Want to help selected B'laan students find their role in peace-building efforts? Send them to Campayapaan through your donations.

We went to one of the most relaxing places within driving distance of Davao City -- Hill 88 Hideaway in Buda!

After our trip from Davao City to Tinuy-an Falls, we proceeded to the famous Enchanted River in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Read about our little adventure.

The road trip from Davao to Tinuy-an Falls was literally a pain-in-the-butt, but it only took one glance of the majestic waterfalls to make it all worthwhile.

We went on a 4-hour road trip to Koronadal City in South Cotabato for a family summer outing. Our destination — Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park!

One of the fun summer trips we had is the SMB Brewing Department's summer outing in Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark located in the beautiful Island Garden City of Samal.

Be a part of the PhilHealth Run: The Mindanao Run for Hope, the first simultaneous running event in Mindanao on February 05, 2012, 5:00 AM, covering six major cities: Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Butuan, Koronadal and Marawi.

DavaoBase went to a romantic escape to Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal.

Here are some awesome shots that we managed to take during our escapade with fellow bloggers.

This natural breeding ground for sea turtles is located in Maitum, Sarangani. Kudos to the city government of Maitum, led by Mayor Elsie Perrett, for boosting Sarangani as a viable tourist destination.

We embarked on the Soccskargen Experience Tour on the first week of September 2011. General Santos City Media Affairs Officer Avel Manansala toured us around the Soccskargen region.

Chito won First Place in the SMB Idol Mindanao Eliminations, and so DavaoBase is heading to Manila for the SMB Idol National Finals!

DavaoBase is waking up early in this beautiful city of General Santos to greet you 'Magandang GenSan'!

DavaoBase is in SOCCSKSARGEN!

Kapatagan is slowly gaining ground as the prime destination for tourists who want to appreciate nature at its finest. We bore witness to the grandiose landscapes of this humble barangay in Digos City.

This complex has two tiers: a lake camping ground and a hilltop campsite. The uphill resort is owned by Philip Dizon of Davao Crocodile Park and Maxima Aquafun & Canopy Tours.

Kapatagan is growing to become an eco-adventure tourist destination, perfect for those who want to escape the busy city life. Along with fellow Davao bloggers, Wifey and I enjoyed a full day of touring around its wondrous sights.

Tagum City was a breath of fresh air for us, providing us with a much-needed break from the usual. The city's music lifestyle also gives Tagum a tourist-friendly face.

The City of Tacoma in Washington has agreed to become our sister city, by creating a partnership with Davao City.

Madame Tussauds is known for its wax figures of celebrities and famous personalities. It is located in The Peak, where tourists can enjoy a view of the Hong Kong skyline.

The most magical place in Hong Kong awakened the child in us. Hong Kong Disneyland easily trumps all of our previous vacation destinations, bar none.

We had to endure walking 268 steps to arrive at the Buddha's feet! But the Giant Buddha in Ngong Ping proved to be a great first stop for our three-day Hong Kong vacation.

In Hong Kong, speed and cleanliness are the name of the game, by using faster and more eco-friendly public vehicles.

This is the first of a series of posts dedicated to our latest Southeast Asian destination. Keep posted for our Hong Kong feature posts, written from the viewpoint of a Dabawenyo.

Mark your calendars: October 28, 7:00 PM at the Holy Cross of Davao Gym. Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano will bring their hugely successful concert to Davao City.

October 2 marks the third WordCamp Philippines, an annual gathering of WordPress users in the country. Venue: College of Saint Benilde, Taft Avenue, Manila

The detectable and best-selling tummy filler from one of Digos City's well-known snack shops.

This music destination at Jack's Ridge is designed as a piano bar and a videoke station, and can house about 40 people.

This Cebu business hotel earns top honors for the exceptional room amenities and its proximity to the city's best destinations, but needs improvement on front desk service.

We took a cab from the Magellan’s Cross to the Taoist Temple. The temple is located in Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City. The ride to Taoist Temple reminds me of the road to Shrine Hills (here in Matina, Davao City), but the climb to the temple itself reminds me ...

One of the things we loved about Cebu is the food. Naturally, we started our Cebu food trip with LECHON!

The cross is in a chapel located just in between the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and the Cebu City Hall. It's one of Cebu's most famous tourist attractions.

Hubby and Wifey are on vacation in Cebu! It's a welcome change from our usual work-loaded life, that's for sure.

It's located right smack beside the Samal Ferry Wharf. Entrance fee is P80 per head, which includes use of the swimming pool, open cottages, nipa huts, and seaside veranda.

Enjoy watching the boxing match on March 14, 2010 with your favorite San Miguel Beer, in the following outlets.

The famous Kidapawan restaurant has reached our shores, and has planted its roots in Bo. Obrero as Boyd's Pizza House. Read our verdict on their dishes here.

'Engkwentro', said to be about the Davao Death Squad, recently won 2 international awards.

PAL is now offering new domestic routes and destinations, including a daily service from Cebu to Davao and from Davao to Cebu.

Cebu Pacific has recently opened its Davao-Cagayan de Oro route, making travel between the two top cities in Mindanao a breeze. I remember the time when we went to Camiguin and the travel by land from Davao to Cagayan de Oro took 6 long hours! Starting last Thursday, May 14, ...