Excerpt from Balikbayan Magazine December-January 2012 issue
| Travel |
Written by Danielle Clara P. Dandan | Photography by Davao Wild Water Adventure & Cheekie Albay
It’s the most wonderful time of year again. Do the festive atmosphere and holiday trinkets make you homesick for the Philippines? If you’ve been dreaming of an adventurous holiday vacation back home, then a visit to Davao City should be on top of you to-do list this year. In fact, a vacation in this dynamic city might just fulfill every single thing you listed down in your bucket list and we’ll tell you why.
Known as one of the most disciplined places in the Philippines, Davao City is truly a hassle-free destination for all age groups. Davao Regional Director Arturo Boncato Jr. for Tourism commends Mayor Sara Duterte “for instilling discipline among her constituents and conscious efforts in barangays.”
Davao’s natural gifts continue to flourish because of the positive and disciplined attitude of its people. The city is bursting with so many possibilities that the usual 3 days/2 nights stay is, most likely, not enough for all the city touring, fruit shopping, fine dining, ziplining, hiking, and clubbing that await you in the “Home of the Great Bird of Asia.”
THE ‘KING’ REQUESTS YOUR PRESENCE
The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is a research and breeding facility for Philippine Eagles, which is the largest bird in the world. Located at the foot of Mount Apo in Malagos, Baguio district, the facility allows everyone to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and appreciate their lineage and beauty.
‘CROCS’ OF A DIFFERENT KIND
Since its opening in 2006, the Davao Crocodile Park remains as one of the most popular wildlife attractions in the city. From a safe distance, guests can now take a closer look at several freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, which can be found in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. If you’re not a big fan of these king reptiles, you can also check out humongous Bengal Tiger and other interesting members of the Philippines’ wildlife.
For full stories, get a copy of Balikbayan Magazine December-January 2012 issue
in bookstores nationwide.
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