Monthly Archives: August 2012

Surigao Escapade – Stingless Jelly Fish Sanctuary

Our tour guide, Reggie who was assigned by the Department of Tourism Officer, Mr. Rolando Ajop, picked us up from the resort past 7am . We boarded Partas 30 mins later. Compared to the boat that picked us up at … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 3

The culmination of our trip was a visit to Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao Del Norte. This is the main reason why I couldn’t sleep waiting for it to happen. I was so excited about it that I even dreamt … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 2

Five in the morning is still dark these days. But I went out of our cottage,  when I saw Kuya Dodong and Manong Osting preparing for breakfast already.  It’s too early , I know. But I’m waiting for the sunrise. … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Day 1

We left Davao City around 5 in the morning. I dozed off for about an hour only last night.  I guess, due to the excitement, I was restless. Finally, the wait is over.  We are on our way to Surigao! … Continue reading

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Surigao Escapade – Prologue

The past 2 months, my sister Daisy and I have been planning a trip online. She’s based in Tokyo with her family and will only be visiting Davao for a total of 3 weeks. So we wanted everything prepared before … Continue reading

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Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2012

Woo hoo! Indak Indak sa Dalan (street dancing ) parade was done yesterday, in celebration of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival. As usual, I was there with my family to witness it! 🙂 But first, let me commend the Local … Continue reading

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Riley Simon – Grilled Burger and Ribs

John and I always see this place when we go to downtown Davao. But since we’re working, it’s difficult to stop and check it out. Last night, we had the chance to stop and try their specialties – Grilled Burger … Continue reading

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Pygmy Forest of Mt. Haguimitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

I’ve read about this place for about a year now. I went to school in San Isidro , Davao Oriental but I never even knew about this forest. Unlike any other forests, Mt. Haguimitan Wildlife Range  has bonsai trees aging … Continue reading

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Entree by Apo View Hotel

For a relaxing fine dining experience, Entree Restaurant of Apo View Hotel  is one of the best. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. In our case, we went to have dinner with friends, Francis and Sherry of Blue Carabao. … Continue reading

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Here Comes The Rain Again…

It’s raining in Davao as I write this.  But ours is nothing compared to what’s going on in Manila. Looking at the photos online, it breaks my heart to see people suffering from the flood. Some of them are already … Continue reading

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