Malagos Garden Resort Restaurant Review
I’ve already talked about how much we loved Malagos Garden Resort and their Sunday Interactive Bird Show. The resort in the uptown area of Davao City is indeed a must-visit for first-time visitors and even locals who are looking for a quick escape from the busy city. But what about food? Guests can bring their […]
MamBoss Café: The Homey Place to Be
If you’re looking for a homey, vintage-y coffee shop to hang out in in Davao City, we’ve found it for you! My family and I just discovered a quaint café that has everything I am looking for: MamBoss Cafe. Let me tell you a little back story: I’ve always been a fan of Tata Benito’s […]
Where to Find the Best Durian in Davao City
I’ve always said that the best time to go to Davao City is in August. For one thing, the city holds the the world-famous Kadayawan Festival is held mid-month. And there are activities and events happening all month long. Plus it is also the best time to try out durian in Davao City. And it’s […]
Davao City Peoples Park: An Oasis in the Concrete Jungle
Davao City is huge metropolis. When the heat of the concrete jungle gets too much for comfort, it’s good to know that there’s a sanctuary in the middle of the city. Aside from the air-conditioned comfort of malls and restaurants, Davao City has Peoples Park to provide a space to breathe without having to spend […]
BluGre Coffee: Davao’s Original Cafe
When someone mentions Davao City, the mind immediately zeroes in on the famous durian. The fruit’s pungent odor and surprisingly tasty meat is extremely popular among locals and has become one the city’s symbols. Dabawenyos consume durian like it’s the most natural thing to eat but because of its notorious smell, visitors are hesitant to […]
Wildlife Encounters at the Davao Crocodile Park
Seeing crocodiles is nothing new to me. I’ve grown up joining educational tours that took us to different zoos and nature parks in Davao City. Now that I’m all grown up and have a little girl of my own, I wanted to give her the same experience. Going to Davao Crocodile Park is one of the […]
Davao City Coffee Shops
Davao City has always been a place for coffee lovers. Davaoenos have been enjoying the joys of aromatic gourmet coffee in homegrown cafes for a long time. Long before the giants Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf entered the scene. A Coffee Lover’s City I am a coffee lover, so much so that I […]
Villa Amparo Beach Resort Review
I’ve always said that we are very lucky to live very close to Samal Island where eternal summer actually exists. The rest of the Philippines was anticipating landfall of Tropical Storm Amang but we were blessed with clear skies and bright sunshine on the weekend of Pope Francis’ visit. We spent that weekend having fun […]
7 Reasons to Visit Davao City in August
Anytime is a great time to visit Davao City. But if you ask any local, they’d always say visiting Davao City in August is your best bet. August is perfect for travel to my city. It’s the time of the year when the city becomes most alive with festivities. Here are the reasons why you […]
Visita Iglesia: 7 Davao Churches to Visit this Lent
Holy Week in the Philippines has two faces: pious Catholics repenting for their sins through a plethora of sacrifices and modern citizens taking advantage of the long break to go to the beach and enjoy the sun. Since I have all summer to soak up in the sun, I decided to go the pious route […]