Archive for the 'Streets of Davao' Category

Filipinos love eating, whenever, wherever, and well… whatever, as long as it is edible and tasty of course. Because of the love for good food, we’ve not only grown fond of eating, we also mastered the art of cooking… more or less. Adaptive as we will always be, we didn’t only master our own way [...]

What’s special about the city of Davao is that it never fails to offer us a special mix of the south’s cultural identity and some new age savvy. It truly is a melting pot of diverse cultures, enriched by the constant convergence of tourists from all parts of the globe; while at the same time [...]

Have you heard of a place in Davao City called Ulas? If you are from Davao or have been here frequently, the answer would be a resounding “Yes.” For those who do not, here are some short descriptions:

Showing three popular landmarks in Davao City: The Marco Polo Hotel Davao, The Ateneo de Davao University, and The Freedom Park. All accessible along the Roxas Avenue. The Marco Polo Hotel is Davao’s most classy hotel. The Ateneo de Davao University is one of the best schools in Davao. The Freedom Park is the favorite [...]

This photo shows the Magallanes Street. It’s new name is A. Pichon, but people still call it by its old name Magallanes just the other street names in Davao City. At Magallanes you will find the famous Grand Men Seng Hotel, The City Council Building (which also houses the City Library) and the Davao City [...]

This is the prominent San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City. To the left is the San Pedro Street. To the right is the Claveria Street also known as the C.M. Recto Avenue.

This one is a bit tricky for the first time visitors and travelers in Davao City. They are not written on the store or business signages, but people refer to the old street names in downtown Davao as they would an old familiar friend. You are waiting for a jeepney and you have the most [...]