LIFE IS HERE AT MY HOME CITY OF DAVAO.

There are places on this planet that I have always longed to see. I have always wanted to travel to different parts of the world. First, discovering the many beautiful places in my home country the Philippines and step by step, the world. Traveling has become my passion. If given a chance, I would love to explore the mystical land of Egypt and decipher its alluring mysteries. All inclusive holidays to Egypt nowadays are becoming affordable. In the Philippines, there are many beautiful places to see and discover. But if there is one city I would love to live and grow old, it would be my home City of Davao. Why? Very simple. LIFE IS HERE.

This Blogger at San Pedro Street

LIFE IS HERE. This is the newest strapline of Davao City Tourism Office. Acclaimed by Asiaweek as the Philippine’s Most Livable City in 1999, Davao City is the center of commerce and industry in the southern part of whole island of Mindanao. In spite being the only metropolis in whole Region, Davao City continues to straddle two worlds – the new and the old.

Davao City's New Strapline

From Davao City Tourism Office to the WORLD. Blessed with multiple scenic landscapes, Davao’s topography dazzles fruit plantations and orchid farms mantle volcano- fed hills and valleys. Virgin forests nurture rare wildlife.

Davao City's Iconic Symbols

Just as enchanting is its brilliant tapestry of harmony, woven from the diverse cultural threads of its people. In Davao, the contemporary fuses with the traditional as migrant settlers from all over the country co- exist in peace with a fairly large expatriate community and numerous ethnic tribes who continue to live as they did centuries ago.

Faces of Davao City's Kadayawan Festival

Davao is an anchor tourist destination and one of the 7,000 times more islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. It is a natural haven for both sedate and daring pursuits.

Christians, Muslims, Lumads alike live harmoniously in Davao City

Davao, on the southeastern seaboard of Mindanao is attracting more tourists because of its rich culture, abundant natural resources, forests, wildlife sanctuary and the imposing presence of Mt. Apo, (the tallest mountain in the country). Davao City limits sprawl over 224,000 hectares, among the largest in the world, leaving ample space for environmentally friendly expansion and development.

Davao City: Home of Global Beauties
MJ Lastimosa
Mutya ng Davao 2008 & Bb. Pilipinas 2011 2nd Runner Up
Photo by: Ms. Jojie Alcantara

Tourist Lorah May Reyes enjoying the charm of Loleng's Mountain Resort in Eden, Toril, Davao City

Deca Wakeboard Park, Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City

Gorgeous owls at the Philippine Eagle Center, Calinan, Davao City

Seagull Beach Resort, Matina Aplaya, Davao City

Orchid Farm, Tugbok, Davao City

Aldevinco Pasalubong Center

Fire Dancers during Kadayawan Festival

Apo View Hotel, Davao City's Oldest Hotel

If you’re in for an exciting and unforgettable experience for business and leisure, come to Davao and feel the captivating lure of nature’s bounty fused with cosmopolitan comforts. A city that’s bustling yet peaceful, modern yet rustic. Anytime of the year, there’s always a good reason to visit Davao City.

This blogger at the Green Valley Waterfalls, Marilog District, Davao City

My Davao City, LIFE IS HERE.