Tricycles (or simply trikes) are three-wheeled mode of public transportation in the Philippines. These are gasoline-run, motorized, indigenous form of the auto rickshaw. They are usually made up of a motorcycle attached to a roofed sidecar with multiple seating. Tricycles are smaller and cheaper compared to the jeepneys, and they generally travel a shorter […]

Surigao City, the gateway of many island adventures. Many people visits Surigao because of the famous Tinuy-an Falls and Enchanted River. Well, they are not actually located in Surigao City but in Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte respectively. Surigao City is therefore the gateway to this amazing wonders of nature. The airport is located […]

“Summer” and “beach” are almost synonymous for many of us.  Lucky for us who live in a tropical country, here in the Philippines, it is #ForeverSummer! And with our travels and getaways, it is almost always a must to include a beach in the itinerary. There are several beach attractions in Pagadian City. Here are some […]

Back in elementary years, I’ve only known Surigao as the place close to the Philippine Deep, the world’s second deepest trench at the time (it’s now third replaced by the Tonga Trench in the second spot). Now, it’s known all over because of its beaches, caves, falls, and islands. No wonder they’ve given it the […]

Davao City is the hub of commerce in the Southern Mindanao region. The shopping scene is vibrant, with local brands competing with national and global brands. The city is without a doubt a shopaholic’s dream destination, awesome finds in malls and other shopping centers. One can find a wide array of shops in the city […]

A few forms of public transportation are available to locals and visitors of Davao City. These include taxis, jeepneys and multicabs, tricycles, tri-sikads, and rent-a-car services. Taxi Metered taxi cabs are readily available around Davao City. They can be easily flagged down on the sides of major roads. A couple of notes: Flag down rates for all […]

It is actually quiet surprising to know that there are a lot accommodations available in Butuan City. With it’s current improvement and investments the accommodations are really doing great. I haven’t stayed in one of these so far since we have relatives in Butuan and we stay in their homes instead of checking in to […]

The 16th president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is the country’s longest-serving mayor of Davao City.  His landslide victory led all eyes to his “Exhibit A,”and even the colorful taxis of the metropolis take center stage.   Honest Taxi Drivers While abusive taxi drivers have become common complaints in Metro Manila, the Davao City-based drivers are […]

The region’s largest amusement park operator has started work on one of the largest scale waterpark in Mindanao. It is said to put Northern Mindanao in the global tourism map. Dubbed the “Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort,” the 5-hectare complex in Barangay Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental will definitely put Region X in the bucket list of adventure tourists […]

Davao, like many other cities in the Philippines, is a multi-cultural society. Different ethnic groups celebrate their distinctive festivals, thus, the many exciting events and festivities that take place throughout the year.     Araw ng Dabaw March 10-16 Araw ng Dabaw, also known as Davao City Foundation Day, is a week-long celebration that culminates […]