This trip happen because I have problem with my Mac. Apple choose to have service center only in a city which more or less central to everything around the, In Philippines they only have 3 which represent the big three section of this country: Luzon-Manila, Visayas-Cebu, and Mindanao-Davao.I have no option beside to go to Davao for only two day and one night just to get my laptop fix. It was a trip that I did not expect to have but eventually it end quite sweet. Davao become my sweet escape after I lived in coastal families quite a while. It was one of the moment when you feel like you see lights and big buildings for your very first time hahaha..
What can you do when you only have 1 night in Davao?
1. Shopping experience
Ok, I hate to say it and it may sounds shallow but being the biggest Province in Mindanao Davao does offer you the tempted to go shopping. They have big malls here compare to any other provinces in Mindanao. The biggest is Mall Abreeza (where Mac has its service center) and of course they have SM and other malls also.
2. Jack's Ridge
Don't lock yourself inside the mall for too long. Go to Jack's Ridge and you can have the city view from top. It's a park-and-restaurant if you are not going to have lunch there you can just pay for 20php. The place is quite beautiful, quite and peaceful during the day. I went there during day time just enjoy the scenery. There was not many people when I was there so I end up taking a nap in one of the benches. The breeze makes you feel sleepy *yes, am making excuse here*
I almost forgot they have swimming pool also with colorful sliders. I think it must be cool sliding with the city view from above. Don't forget to bring your swimming suit when you want to try it!
3. Crocodile & Butterfly Park
From Jack's Ridge you can take taxi to Crocodile&Butterfly Park. The security guard can help you to call the cab. It will cost you a little more than 100. his park is actually consists of three part: The Crocodile Park, The Butterfly Park, and The Tribu Cultural Village. The entrance is 150php.
This place is like a mini zoo. The name of the place explain the place perfectly (d'oh!) I personally think there's too many crocodiles in one place hahaha.. never big fan of this creature. If you not a big fan of crocodile they have other animals too, like tiger, snake, birds, ostrich, etc. Oh and they have freeding frenzy challange for guests who want to feed these cool animal.
Butterfly park is a walking distance from the crocodile Park. Do not go to this park when is about to close! Seriously, I was there at 5pm and I did not see any butterflies, totally my bad hahaha. But the oark itself is quite beautiful.
Tribu Cultural Village
For you who have big interest in culture and native tribe of Davao I think this place will be worth visit. They have the mini house of the Tribu Villager there with a mannequin of the tribe also. The restaurant serve Tribu food and they are actually really good.
I really enjoy Davao although it's only one day trip. It's a friendly city, everything is on order and clean. Taxi drivers are friendly and not trying to make you do 'city tour' even if you are stranger and do not know the area. You can find cheap and good food also here. It is said that Davao is typhoon free-area but the Pablo storm gives this province a quite of rain. Nonetheless, it's still safe. In terms of criminality, this province also famous for it's safety. It is said that it's safe for women to walk alone in the middle of the night and they do not have to be scared of harassment. I heard about the issue of dead squad like when one did something wrong, he/she will die the day after because it consider as a threat to the community. Not sure and not know whether it is right or not. All that I know is when you know is if you only want to traveling or just visiting this place everypne will be very helpful and friendly to you.
I would love to go here again in the future, everyone said Samal Island is also a must visit when you're in the area.
Enjoy Davao!
1. Shopping experience
Ok, I hate to say it and it may sounds shallow but being the biggest Province in Mindanao Davao does offer you the tempted to go shopping. They have big malls here compare to any other provinces in Mindanao. The biggest is Mall Abreeza (where Mac has its service center) and of course they have SM and other malls also.
2. Jack's Ridge
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| Davao from the top |
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| splash! |
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| happy or sad? |
3. Crocodile & Butterfly Park
From Jack's Ridge you can take taxi to Crocodile&Butterfly Park. The security guard can help you to call the cab. It will cost you a little more than 100. his park is actually consists of three part: The Crocodile Park, The Butterfly Park, and The Tribu Cultural Village. The entrance is 150php.
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| I did took the pic of live one but not good enough |
Butterfly park is a walking distance from the crocodile Park. Do not go to this park when is about to close! Seriously, I was there at 5pm and I did not see any butterflies, totally my bad hahaha. But the oark itself is quite beautiful.
Tribu Cultural Village
For you who have big interest in culture and native tribe of Davao I think this place will be worth visit. They have the mini house of the Tribu Villager there with a mannequin of the tribe also. The restaurant serve Tribu food and they are actually really good.
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| It's quite spooky when you only alone |
I really enjoy Davao although it's only one day trip. It's a friendly city, everything is on order and clean. Taxi drivers are friendly and not trying to make you do 'city tour' even if you are stranger and do not know the area. You can find cheap and good food also here. It is said that Davao is typhoon free-area but the Pablo storm gives this province a quite of rain. Nonetheless, it's still safe. In terms of criminality, this province also famous for it's safety. It is said that it's safe for women to walk alone in the middle of the night and they do not have to be scared of harassment. I heard about the issue of dead squad like when one did something wrong, he/she will die the day after because it consider as a threat to the community. Not sure and not know whether it is right or not. All that I know is when you know is if you only want to traveling or just visiting this place everypne will be very helpful and friendly to you.
I would love to go here again in the future, everyone said Samal Island is also a must visit when you're in the area.
Enjoy Davao!
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