Dawal Beach Resort Luzon

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. :)

... connections and impressions established. One gets to explore hidden treks, unknown but equivalently majestic mountains, personal coastlines.Cultureight Travel provides such adventure on November 22 as we go on an adventure tour dubbedAncient South. We troop to the beautiful General Santos City, Sarangani Province, South Cotabato to explore quaint provincial towns, million year old caves, vibrant cultural villages, and a lake ...

... centre is always bustling with activity. The mix of many small businesses and street vendors on the sidewalks, bicycles, tricycles, jeepneys, pedestrians, kids playing and other traffic create an organised chaos that has a certain charm that is just Koronadal. The public market is a hive of activity with a colourful and lively atmosphere; many stalls are filled and cleared every day. A myriad of hairdressers, fish and meat vendors, fruit and ...

... method used to catch small fish schools. A "banca" is the traditional Philippine boat, sleek and long, with two bamboo outriggers and a small engine. Over centuries, the banca has developed into the primary mode of water transport and is used for fishing, hauling people and small-scale cargo. These pump boats are generally owned and operated by self-supporting families.

In the months of June and July, large squid ...

... from the mainland, one can enjoy the splendid accommodations of luxury resorts on Samal Island. The Eden Nature Park offers several attractions. It has an Amphitheatre, which is designed in Roman style and architecture. There are areas reserved for swimming and hiking and a guided shuttle tour will take you to the most interesting places. Davao is among the top ten exquisite dive destinations in the country. The tranquil waters in Davao shelters the most ...

... people.

The tribal people of South Cotabato have escaped modernizing influences and still live as their ancestors have lived for centuries. Through the years these regional tribes developed a culture founded in the local traditions and in harmony with the nature around them. They managed to resist centuries of colonization and have retained their own way of life. In South Cotabato six major tribes still make a colourful contribution to the island. They ...

... final destination was Koronadal city in the province of South Cotabato on the island of Mindanao, names and places I never heard of and did not even knew they existed on planet Earth.

My wife was born in Koronadal city in South Cotabato, so, naturally that was the place we visited first, she told me one day she would like to come back to this place and settle down for the rest of our lives. And why not, the town looked like a mix of the ancient Philippines ...

... 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 ...

Tue. 13 October 2009

Davao

We woke up at 5:30 and took a taxi to the board the plane to Davao. We were going to stay at Marco Polo hotel. It only took one hour and thirty minutes. We flew on Philippines Airlines. I sat by Mum this time. When arrived we took the hotel's taxi to Macro Polo. Davao was like a small town. It was in Mindanao. We arrived at the hotel it looked like the only fancy building in Davao. There was a ...

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.