Coconut Grove Beach Resort La Union

i havent been around much. but i do LOVE my hometown. i also promised myself to see as much of my country, the Philippines, as i can. and contrary to what you may have heard, read or watched on the news, Davao City is a peaceful place.

since my trips to Italy and France dont happen until May, I think it's only right for me to post pictures of my previous vacations here in my country, as well as hometown photos.

So there. :)

... so unique and unforgettable a traveler is left unchanged. It gives a bigger picture of oneself, equivalent to achieving something difficult, accomplishing a feat.Voluntourism, or traveling overseas to help gives a whole new aspect to adventure travel. It does not only provide meaning to the traveler, the host community is changed for good as well. Since most volutourism tours involve giving back to the community you visit, it ...

... a large, spiky fruit, native to the tropical rainforests of Mindanao, also known as "the king of the fruits" and widely considered to be the world's smelliest. The flavour of durian is sweet, but the odour is nearly overwhelmingly repelling and offensive even when the husk is intact. Real durian lovers say the fruit smells like hell but it tastes like heaven, they are convinced that it tastes like it looks, the worse the smell, the better the ...

Sarangani Bay, it has white bounty beaches, blue, open waters, many coconut palm trees and is only a small part of a tropical island paradise in a country often named the pearl of the Orient.

The coastal province of Sarangani is located in the southernmost tip of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The 230-kilometer, idyllic shoreline offers prime white beaches that face the tranquil waters of the Celebes Sea. The ...

... for various water activities, like jet skiing and wind surfing. There are several unique diving spots with an abundant tropical marine life and colourful coral reefs.

Samal, an island full of diversities, provides a wide range of outdoor activities. Extreme challenges can be found in the exploration of the dark nooks and crannies of the many caves with varying sizes and features. Each cave is a natural treasure with an exciting trail of mystery and ...

... of war. But there are still many areas hidden in the beautiful landscape that kept their original beauty and rural charm, with many friendly Ethnic minorities upholding traditional values and local customs.

Still and ever present is the magnificent view of Mt. Matutum, a steep, non active, volcano that is located north of the town of General Santos. It’s irregular and characteristic shape is formed by volcanic uplift during previous periods of ...

... for granted. They showed me another way of life, taught me another way of thinking and living, this was a real eye-opener.

For me personally, Mindanaoans can be described as some of the warmest, spontaneous, informal and most friendly people in the world, with an unassuming and modest nature they are generally known for their genuine hospitality, immense kindness and spirit of generosity that is extended in whatever way possible.

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... airlines was delayed so we had to leave at 2pm.

While we were waiting, I, Michelle and Dad looked at shops around the airport we bought juice and durian jam bread and sugar durian in bread. I didn’t like it very much. Then we went onto the aeroplane. It smelt like durian because somebody bought durian and put it in his luggage. It was very smelly. We all ...

I was visited in Davao City last 2007, I have a great vacation there with some friends, I and my friend visit in bonggoyan beach there in Davao City take some beer's and sing a song in vedioke, going to malls and watching movies, going to Eagle Park, Crocodile Park and Ede and Magsayasay Park where I all way's to visit.

When I go back in Davao City I like to visit the Island of Samal nice Island and 30 minute's ferry boat ride.

... holding planes, getting rushed through customs and security, it was crazy, but we made it! Arriving in the Philippines we were immediately over dressed and very hot! We found our resort van that was picking us up with no trouble. We were off on a 5-hour drive in a nicely air-conditioned van. Along the busy streets we were stopped a few times in hijacking checkpoints. The police had huge riffles and machine guns...we were wondering if we were vacationing in a war ...