tourist spots

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.

The first gathering of its kind here in Davao city proved to be an unforgettable day. Bloggers were given the chance to meet and greet each other, while at the same time appreciate the unique scenes in downtown Davao.

Eden Nature park offers a special package on Father's Day, June 19, 2011. Package is worth P1,500 for 4 persons.

For those of you who are curious about what's inside Abreeza, here is a list of the new shops and restaurants that have set foot in Davao for the first time.

All Dabawenyos are on full alert status as Abreeza, the first Ayala Mall in Davao City, opens its doors today, May 12.

The Times Beach shoreline sports a refreshing and breathtaking view, with Michelangelo's famous statue. Here are some shots of David in its full glory.

MetroLifestyle jumpstarts summer with Party Til Dawn at Club Asyano, Samal Island on April 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM, until dawn of May 1, 2011.

Join Aqua Shots 2011: Underwater Photo Contest! This is open to all certified scuba divers, snorkeling enthusiasts, skin divers and island hoppers of Davao Gulf.

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.

Spotted: A giant replica of San Miguel Premium All-Malt Beer! Check it out at Matina Town Square, near Tabo-an.

Malagos Garden Resort is looking for individuals to fill the following positions: Secretary, Accounting Staff

The dancing fountain promises to be a worthwhile feature at People's Park. The technology was imported from India, reportedly costing close to P24 million!

This newly revamped Times Beach area gives Dabawenyos and visitors another reason to love Davao City.

Check out the Kadayawan events and exhibits in SM City Davao!

All I can say is "Whew! " and "Wow!" to the exciting additions to Bangkok Wok's already exquisite array of Thai dishes. I'm just counting the days before my next visit.

Check out this awesome trailer for the upcoming festival, which will shift to high gear on the third week of August 2010.

Dubbed as the first of its kind in the country, this two-day affair offers agricultural seminars, farm tour, and adventure and farm games.

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

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 ...

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.

They have practically every type of fried breakfast food on their menu. All plate meals are served with fried rice (sinangag) and egg (itlog).

This local restaurant has never failed to satisfy my hunger for Pinoy food. Look at their buffet tables!

Here's a sight to behold: The Unity Arch in Magsaysay Avenue, fronting Magsaysay Park.

Gardena Fresca offers a welcome departure from the city confines to serve delicious fresh food in the midst of nature.

Just imagine yourself inside a beach ball while it's floating in water. That's pretty much how Zorb works.

As the year 2009 draws to a close, Wifey and I decided to prepare for the yearend by pigging out!

With a spectacular view of Davao City and the Davao Gulf, Jack's Ridge has become one of the favorite destinations of locals and foreigners alike.

Hubby looking through the relaxing atmosphere at Babu Santa, Talikud Island.

The Kadayawan Festival showcases the city's cultural heritage and bountiful harvests, celebrating in gratitude for the blessings given to the city.

Underwater Wonders in Samal, for Wordless Wednesday

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We posted snippets of our Samal trip last Friday in Twitter and Plurk, and now comes the mother account of what happened in our Bluejaz visit. Of course, a lot of you may have heard about Bluejaz before since it has been featured twice (not once, but twice!) in TV ...

The Caracoles Festival, which has attracted thousands of tourists to the Island Garden City of Samal for the past years, will be having a new home for 2009 —  and yes, it’s going to be Davao City. The Department of Tourism XI has confirmed that Davao will be the host ...

The Malagos Garden Resort holds regular bird shows every Sunday at 10:30 AM and also hosts the famous Interactive Bird Show, the country’s first and only full production free flight bird show. Catch the Malagos Garden’s Interactive Bird Show this Holy Week, April 9 to 12 (Holy Thursday to Easter ...

The Davao Museum of History and Ethnography presently hosts the exhibit of the ‘Battle of Ising’, a significant event in the fight to protect Northern Davao and parts of Agusan from Japanese occupation during World War II. The exhibit runs in Davao City until June 11, 2009. It will then ...

Davao, located in the multicultural island of Mindanao, is the largest city in the Philippines, covering 2,444 square kilometers of land. With an area as large as this, the city offers the best of both the urban and rural worlds.

Added: You may check a more comprehensive list of Davao City hotels in Davao City Hotel Directory. ———– With the many events happening in the city, I decided to help visitors find the best hotels that are suited to their taste and budget through this Hotel Directory. This is only ...

The park has a durian-shaped dome, a playground, a 10-m waterfalls, a sunken garden, a forest area and a wide picnic area.

As mentioned in my previous entry, here is a step-by-step account of the process we went through to get our passports. Again, we applied through a travel agency (see why). 1. We asked about the requirements and passport fees in the travel agency. 2. We gathered all needed documents and ...

We had our share of doubts on getting a passport through a travel agency, but the conveniences this option offers still prevailed over our hesitations. We sought the assistance of Land and Sky Travel Service and paid P1,000 for each passport (regular processing) instead of P500. I have inquired in ...

We recently got our passports. Yipee! 😀 We were so happy and excited upon receiving them that I have decided to share a few quick tips (yes, this is the quickie I was referring to!) to those who plan to get one. 1. Philippine passports are issued by the Department ...

For dinner at the Taklobo, we had kare kare, sinugbang tiyan ng bariles, tinolang seafoods, sizzling sisig, sotanghon guisado, chicken wings, maiz con hielo, rice and drinks for P2,000.

It not only has lots of crocodiles (of all sizes - from small crocs in the nursery to really big ones), it also houses tigers and many different kinds of snakes and birds.

Eden Nature Park provides lots of opportunities for families to bond and enjoy.

Camiguin shall always stay in a special place in my heart, as this is where my soul mate and I chose to celebrate the beginning of our life as husband and wife.

Some of my officemates were recently in Camiguin for a short vacation. Since my husband and I already had a Camiguin honeymoon in 2006, we opted to pass on the trip and stayed home. I, anyway, have decided to share our own Cagayan-Camiguin fun by posting here the travel account ...