Category : Davao

19
May 2009

Our first ever wild water rafting experience was June last year. We paid 2000 pesos each for the activity, which includes an entrance to Davao's crocodile park. Check out our Travel Promos category for the latest promo fare from Cebu Pacific and  Philippine Airlines. How to go to Davao Crocodile Park From our hotel at the town (I forgot the name of the hotel, but its just in front of Davao Christian School, and walking distance from Gaisano mall), we took a taxi going to Davao Crocodile
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16
May 2009

Here is a video of us kathangisipers ;) while inside Davao Crocodile park. The video is about this caretaker teasing the crocodiles in their cages. Enjoy :)
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29
Apr 2009

How to go to  Davao Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines has regular flights going to Davao. Fares ranges from P1500 to P3000 (One-way, non-promo flights). Check out our Travel Promos category for the latest promo fare from Cebu Pacific and  Philippine Airlines. What to see - Tourist Spots in Davao Part of our first day tour at Davao is the Philippine Eagle Sanctuary. This is where our famous national bird is, (previously the Maya bird, naks history!) and the very famous bird - "Pag-
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27
Apr 2009

How to go to Davao Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines has regular flights going to Davao from Manila. Fares ranges from P1500 to P3000 (One-way, non-promo flights). Check out our Travel Promos category for the latest promo fare from Cebu Pacific and  Philippine Airlines. How to go to Eden Park Davao Going to Eden, we rented a taxi to take us on a tour the whole day. Some of Davao's tourist spots are far from each other so we opted to make a contract with the taxi driver we took o
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21
Apr 2009

While preparing for our trip in Davao. Catnap and I saw a frisbee while looking for goggles I think. We thought of buying one, to add to our to-do lists in Davao, or whenever we would have down time during our vacation. This was our first real frisbee game, and it was super fun.  As part of an itinerary, we recommend you bring along a frisbee to fill up those down time during your trip. :) On this video is Paradise Resort in Samal Island, Davao, Philippines.
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11
Apr 2009

White water rafting (WWR) is a recreational activity usually done to navigate the rapids of a river. Basic tools needed are raft, paddle, helmet, paddle, life vest, and of course, courage.  Rapids are classified into 6 levels [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater]: •    Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. (Skill Level: None) •    Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, small drops, might require maneuvering. (Skill Level: Basic Paddling Skill)
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01
Apr 2009

Before our very much awaited Davao tour (where our every-other-month tour started). We all have bought new sandals. We were planning to go wild water rafting and strappy sandals were the ideal foot wear for the activity. I have searched highs and lows for the perfect foot wear that I could use for hiking, rafting, and at the same time use it on a regular basis. Then I came accross, this brown beautiful strappy thing. I was introduced to Giselle Bundchen...'s Ipanema. haha. It cost me 1800
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03
Nov 2008

A zip-line (also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, death slide or tyrolean crossing) consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley. source: wikipedia About One of the main attractions of Davao, is the zipline ride located at Camp Sabros, Kapatagan, Dig
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White Water Rafting at Davao (Part 2 of 2)

(This is part 2, of Davao White Water rafting post. Link to part 1: Davao White water rafting) The Practice At the beginning of the actual rafting, we were tested on how well we listened to both Jimmy and Dennis' lecture. The first demo was defensive swimming. After that was how to pick up a tea

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