Archive for the 'Outdoors' Category

When you suddenly find yourself aching to stretch some muscles and have some serious water-fun under the sun, the city of Davao will never disappoint. From long pristine shores to varied water sports to epic water slides, the city also boasts of indoor facilities that exhibit pools of Olympic proportions. And when you thought that [...]

A chain of resorts in Davao City has provided locals and tourists with countless relaxation and enjoyment through the years. What started out as one resort business gave birth to another two. Located in different areas in the Davao Region, the three Seagull resorts offer different adventures and experiences to people while advocating on one [...]

Whitewater tubing is one of the most exciting and popular river activities in the world. It is another fun way to bathe in the sun, laugh with family and friends and cool off from the heat while braving the river’s waters. Being drifted by the strong current without the control of a paddle sweats out [...]

For the adventurous traveler, there’s no better drug than a dose of adrenaline rush. Consider Davao City as your one stop shop not only for savvy and exquisite activities – more than that, Davao also offers the extreme. This time around, let’s look at what you can do while in town to get your adrenals [...]

Imagine this: Six towering mountains all over Mindanao…. Eleven Mountaineering Groups… Each mountain climber determined to reach the peak. “What to do there?” Simple: Raise the Philippine Flag. That’s it. “Are you nuts?” Not for those mountaineering folks from the Philippine National Mountaineering Society. The group aims to gather the mountaineers all over the country [...]

One of the things I love about being a Davaoeña is the fact that “burn out” is an abstract concept to me. With the pace of life here in Davao there is always time to do the things I need to do and still have time to relax in between. Allow me to share with [...]

Haven’t you thought of flying pretty much like your favorite superheroes? Well, an adrenaline pumping experience such as that is possible as the urban city of Davao recommends some new and must-try adventures for the young, corporate and civic groups. Branded as the home of the longest and fastest zipline in Asia (the Xcelerator Zipline) [...]

Have you ever seen a Bonsai (pygmy) forest? Well, there were only a few places where it can be found. The province of Davao Oriental is lucky enough to have been blessed with such a captivating wonder of nature. As a matter of fact, Davao Oriental is home of the country’s largest pygmy forest – [...]

Summer vacation at Lolo Angel’s house in the province is one of my most sought occasions next to Christmas. I always look forward to it with enthusiasm because most of my “Heroes” gather together and display their “powers”. My Baba (my departed father) would dare us to identifying different stars constellation for fun; Mighty Lolo [...]

Traveling by a bus or jeep for about an hour to the south of Davao city awaits a place called Santa Cruz, one of the eco-tourism town destination in Davao del Sur which can surely feed ones hunger for adventure and excitement. In Santa Cruz lies the great Cebulan River where its source can be [...]