Samal Island

... boredom starts to get the better of me, I usually head straight to one place that helps me get back on my feet: Samal Island. Truly, this tadpole-shaped slice of paradise off the east coast of Davao City in southern Philippines has it all. Crystal ...

... ! but they have prices, its not compliments. Fun. The Resort's Aqua Sports Center offered us island hopping and snorkeling for three hours. Included in the rental are towels, speed boat, guide, and snorkeling equipments. We ...

Visit the world's largest colony of Geoffrey's Rousette (Rousettus Amplexicaudatus) fruit bats living in the MONFORT BAT SANCTUARY on Samal Island, Davao del Norte ...

... to do more cities and countryside, but decided I didn't like it, so I sped up my trip and went to more islands instead. Samal Island would not allow Nel's sister's to stay in our room due to standard operating procedure. I rented an extra hotel room for ...

... the city!!  this is one of my favorite places to be!!!  you can take a cab and ask to be brought to paradise island jetty.  a five minute boat ride costs 15 philippine pesos and the entrance fee for the day is 100 pesos. the food is okay ...

... maritime students of Holy Cross Davao College are being trained with life skills for their life at sea. Here, they were trained on diving, firefighting, first aid, etcetera. Of course, I also took time enjoying the beautiful sea and the life in ...