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Those who have been visiting this website since the early days of its inception will notice that there was once a forum. Did you wonder why it was gone? Well, it was removed due to technical reasons (software thing) and you probably would not be interested to know the details.

We are playing yo-yo this time. The Forum is up again!

Due to the requests of many visitors and the volume of questions we receive from visitors, we are bringing back the Forum. At first we were very hesitant, but the requests made a lot of sense. After all, with the forum, it will not just be a single person who will be answering the questions from the visitors; other visitors can share their opinions too, forum members share ideas.

A forum allows for easy reference of the topics and the most recent entry get noticed immediately. Talk about website interactivity, the forum can provide it. You don’t have to wait for the website administrator to answer your most pressing questions. Forum members are ready to extend their help.

As of the moment, the Davao Travel and Tourism Forum has the following topic categories:

Accommodation

Useful for those looking for a place to stay in Davao. Business Travellers will also find this of great help. There are hotels, inns and resorts featured on the website, but to look after each one is a daunting task especially if you have not visited the place before or have not used the hotel in the past. Here is a quick help.

Travel And Tours

Are you here for vacation, for fun or both? Davao Travel and Tours forum will be perfect for you. Travel agencies are free to post here. Promos, discount offer, outbound travels, inbound travels, pilgrimage, etc, etc.

Outdoor Adventures

Mountain climbing, wild water rafting, island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, you name it. Davao has it and even more. Bring out the adventurer in you. Post your questions and opinions here.

Davao Chow

If eating is your thing, and we all do it everyday, this is it. From the exotic Durian to the most delicious stuff, you can find it in Davao.

Lost In Davao

This is useful especially for the first time visitors or those thinking about visiting Davao. Use your fingers and the mouse to do you research at the most comfortable place you can. One question, several answers.

Miscellaneous Topics

You are free to talk about anything Davao. Of course provided it is related to travel and tourism or something that would be interesting to travelers and tourists.

These are the categories for now, but it could grow depending on visitors feedback and as we see fit. Got a suggestion? Contact us using the Contact Form.

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Visit the Forum now and see who’s cooking what and while you are there, why not join the cooking?

Today’s edition of our Davao traveler tour brings us northbound, to a favorite hangout for people staying in the Bajada area and beyond. We’re talking of none other than The Damosa Gateway. Let’s check out what this area has to offer in terms of both business and pleasure; perhaps a combination of ample food tripping and some business matters should convince you that there may be such thing as “another place like home”. Why so? Because we’re taking you somewhere that has everything you will ever need, and more than you’ll ever want! So, shall we begin?

The Gateway to Davao Travel

I remember this place being dusty and lifeless about a decade ago; save for a few small shops in the area, there was really nothing to care about. However, with passing time came consequential success, and for this Damosa Land owned estate, there was no way but up. It was a prime lot about to reach it prime; and that it was just a matter of time before it lives up to the hype. Now, this buzzing hotspot caters to business, nightlife, food, booze, and a lot of things that should make Davao proud, and every traveler happy!

Aptly named The Gateway, this booming domain can be found on the side of the Pan-Philippine highway, while flanking the ever alive Mamay Road on both sides. This position does not only give the place some much needed human influx, it also serves as an “oasis” to travelers. After all, this gateway is more or less, just a ten-minute ride away from the airport. The moment you land on Davao soil, you don’t have to go far to enjoy your stay right away!

Business By Day

The special thing about this area is its versatility. Whether you’ve been in Davao for days already and you’re looking for a place that offers essential services in the Lanang and Bajada areas, or you just landed and you need to do some quick transactions straight from the airport, you can be sure that this place means business.

To start with, the area has a number of banks, a travel agency, a barbershop, a massage and beauty salon, a spa, and a dental clinic. The Market Basket is also settled in the area, an establishment which houses dining and shopping boutiques. While in here, you’ll never run out of essential basic supplies as this place has a grocery too. That’s one good reason that makes this place a convenient hang-out. And then there’s even more!

You can also find the Damosa IT Park in this area. The IT Park was developed by Damosa Land to house big IT companies (think: Call Centers) going about its business here in Davao. This doesn’t only make the gateway known throughout the nation; it also is making waves in the global field of Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing in particular!

We Love The Japs

For our Japanese and Filipino-Japanese travelers who are looking to stay in the city for a relatively long time, this place has a grocery shop made exactly for you. Visit the Fuji Mart Japanese Grocery for your authentic Japanese shopping experience. Not only that, they also have two Japanese aided schools in the area that can provide your (or your children’s) educational needs – the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School and the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku.

Accommodation

Also, if you just arrived in Davao City and you’re looking for a good place to stay, you might want to check the Microtel Inns and Suites out. Conveniently found only minutes away from the Davao Airport, this hotel is also in the vicinity. That means you don’t have to go far from the airport to find whatever it is you’re looking for once you stay in this hotel.

Fun, Fun, Fun at Night

The Damosa Gateway offers a fun-filled night as much as it offers serious business during the day. With the oozing population preferring to stay in the area to spend the night away, the gateway never runs out of life round the clock. May it be booze, deli, or coffee, people just can’t resist visiting this place.

The Flavors of the East

For some Oriental taste, you might want to visit Taj Minar Bar and Restaurant. They offer Indian cuisine at its best. This place also caters to vegetarians via their vegetarian meals. All the dishes they offer come with authentic Indian spices that make the food even tastier.

How about Japanese food? Tsuru and Tadakuma are two Japanese Restaurants in the area. With two Jap restaurants offering a large menu in the area, what type of food could we probably miss out? Even the ambience in these two diners makes you feel you’re in Japan while you’re in Davao!

And then there’s the Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant. This one’s my personal favorite. With dishes like Fried Spring Rolls, Cha Noung (pork barbeque, lettuce, rice noodles and basil wrapped in rice paper), and the scrumptious Butter and Garlic Crabs (this one is a must try!), you’ll surely have a happy stomach the moment you step out of the restaurant to continue your Davao travel.

How about some Fillipino dishes? Visit Dencio’s Kamayan for the beautiful food this beautiful country has to offer. For some Chinese food, Dimsum Diner offers fresh and hot Chinese delicacies round the clock.

The Wild Wild West – Flavors from the Other Side of the World

If you’re craving for Mediterranean food, Ristorante Spirale won’t disappoint. Food in this restaurant is, as they say in Italy, Delizioso! How Italian? Carbonara Spaghetti, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and pizza; all prepared the Italian way. How delicious? Food is “must try”, and this place is a “must visit”. All because saying they’re all delicious is understatement!

For booze and deli, go to La Taverna and Hola España. After you get some good Spanish meal including the likes of Gambas and Paella, there’s nothing better than a mug full of ice cold beer. They also offer the rustic Spanish ambience inside, while outside, they’ll lure you by playing some smooth Latino music.

Pizza anyone? The Damosa Gateway is home to the Yellow Cab Pizza Co. and Giacominos. The former is very well known for their hefty, American style pizza. The latter thrives in preparing pizza the Italian style. They also serve something other than pizza. You can order things like chicken fillet, chili wings, barbeque ribs, and carbonara spaghetti.

Burger lovers will have an easy time finding their favorite in the area. Space Burger offers grilled burger patties and a lot of yummy stuff in between. Or if you’re always on the go, McDonald’s is open 24/7. That place doesn’t need a lot of introduction, right? Ronald McDonald is just everywhere every time, just like the traveler in you!

You might also want to check that place that looks like your typical cowboy cavern named the Avenue S Bar and Grill. While the look of this place looks comfortable old-school, the ice cold beer should be just as good as it always is! For chicken lovers, there’s the Q Resto. This resto is famously known for their eat-all-you-can greaseless chicken meal which you can get at only PhP 95 PHP. Now I’m hungry.

Coffee Love

Because a day without coffee is never a day; only a fleeting moment.

Whether it’s in Coffee Dream or in Caffe Firenzo, complete your night with a cup of warm or cold coffee. Or perhaps, some chilled blends? As long as it’s coffee in a good coffee shop, you’ll never find it dead boring. Top your coffee with some pastry or sandwich, and you’re all done – the day will surely be complete. Though I haven’t been to Coffee Dream, I’ve spent some time in Firenzo. Apart from the Wi-Fi connection, the place offers a relaxing and cozy ambience. I’d give big ten stars to rate whoever did the interior design of this place. He or she just did us a lot of favor by providing us comfort that goes with the coffee. All in all, the whole experience is truly remarkable!

So there you have it, the Damosa Gateway scouted and reviewed for your convenience. All that’s left is for you to actually visit the place and experience the fun for yourself. Just be sure to tune back in for some specific visits to the shops in the area. Aside from that, we’ll continue to give you every Davao destination that suits your interest. I hope to see you around town one of these days. Have a good week everyone and bon voyage!

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The Damosa Gateway article is a personal review by Randolph Reserva. He has more travel stuff to review in the pipeline.

Transients, short-term visitors, and passing-by tourists (regardless of nationality) have many things in common when it comes to accommodation:

• They want the best service possible from friendly and professional staff.
• They want the convenience of the place, which mostly means accessibility and being close to the business center.
• Best price. Not necessarily cheap, but less expensive than the high-end hotels.
• Comfortable environment with modern amenities.

Say Hello To My Hotel

If that describes you and you are in Davao, a new hotel is set to meet those your standards. You may call it your hotel, but seriously the name of the hotel is My Hotel.

My Hotel is located in San Pedro Street. Being in the center of town, conveniently situated close to business hubs and commercial establishments, you wouldn’t have to go far from your place just to meet your needs. Restaurants, pharmacies, and convenience stores are just around the corner. The City Hall is a walking distance away. Transportation to-and-from the hotel is also very easy that you wouldn’t have to worry about missing meetings, or tour schedules.

Room Rates

When it comes to price, My Hotel makes sure that your budget doesn’t get stretched to its limits. This 135-room hotel offers cheap accommodation without cutting back on services and amenities. You can get a Single De Luxe room for as low as 800 pesos per night. Double De Luxe room will cost you around 995 pesos, and the most expensive room, the Twin Deluxe is only 1,050 for a single night stay. Surely, you’ve never found a place that offers exceptional value.

My Hotel Features and Amenities

As for your safety, My Hotel will give you your most needed privacy while at the same time, ensuring that your stay will be nothing short of secure. The hotel is monitored by security officers 24/7 with the help of a closed circuit security camera in every corridor. Safety deposit boxes are also available to ensure that your valuables stay where you want them to stay. Not to mention the police visibility you get outside the hotel, being the in the town center.

For your entertainment and comfort, rooms are hooked up with hot and cold shower and a 21-inch cable TV. The hotel also has its own restaurant, while room service is at its best. American and Canadian guests would also be satisfied with free calls to America and Canada available via Landline or Cellular phone. And did we already mention that this hotel has a Wi-Fi system installed to keep your internet needs satisfied all the time? You got that one right when you thought that there’s just so much to do in this hotel other than sleep all day!

Accessibility, comfort, and value, three things you would want from a hotel. My Hotel is perfect not only for tourists, but for visiting locals and business driven people who are just dropping by the city for a day or two to attend a meeting or a conference. Visit My Hotel now and experience Filipino accommodation the way we know how you wanted it to be!

Contact My Hotel

For inquiries and reservations, please get in touch with the hotel staff at the following lines: (63.82) 222.2021 and (63.82) 300-4040. Or email them at myhoteldavao@yahoo.com.

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This article is contributed by Randolph Reserva