Out of Cebu

Malagos on my mind.

by Rose September 14, 2018

Our second and only full day in Davao was planned around a trip to Malagos Garden Resort. Typically an hour-long drive from the city, this 12-hectare property is the perfect getaway for someone who wishes to experience nature for a few hours with friends and family. We arrived just in time for lunch, famished and ready to devour the buffet spread.

I kid!😂 Of course we had to take pictures first.

Lunch was served at the spacious Roberto’s Garden Restaurant where I, if not for the fact that we still had to explore and take photos in every nook and cranny of the resort, would’ve gladly stayed the whole meal period just pigging out on that sumptuous feast.

The highlight of our stay was probably the Animal Encounter Show, a 15-min presentation featuring the animals from the resort. Kids and adults alike had a field day interacting with the birds, ducks and rabbits who graced the event. I should know…

September 14, 2018 1 comment

Out of Cebu

You know that one time we were in Davao for the weekend?

by Rose September 7, 2018

We barely scratched the surface! Three days wasn’t enough to explore everything, with the city’s massive land area limiting us to the establishments nearest our accommodation lest we break the bank with transportation costs (somebody sponsor our transpo for next trip, please!😉). This was basically a spur of the moment thingy brought about by an unexpected seat sale from PAL. Had we not dilly-dallied in booking our seats, we would’ve ended up with a much cheaper round-trip fare (less than 2k!).

The trip was scheduled a day after my birthday, a much needed respite from everything that happened during the days leading up to it.

Airport muni-munis make you realize that…

Early morning flights are the best! Boarding time is always right on schedule.
I am such a newbie in terms of navigating airports. Thank goodness I had one of my best friends with me on this trip.
As if I needed any more proof there is insane downpour whenever I leave for somewhere, of course this had to happen…

Thankfully, a pleasant weather awaited us in Davao where we spent our first day malling in the afternoon and exploring Roxas Night Market in the evening. G’s craving for some late-night barbecue brought us to the city’s famous food market where you’d never run out of stuff to sample if you’re a foodie.

Check out Wasabi Warriors in Abreeza!

Charcoal ice cream, anyone?

Ours happened to be ice cream. Apparently, the charcoal variety is a thing here. I, of course, made a beeline for the durian flavor instead. We would’ve loved to explore more but our tita bodies could only take so much after endless hours of being out and about.😂

Besides, we had Malagos to look forward to the next day.

September 7, 2018 2 comments

Out of Cebu

Dumaguete: How the City of Gentle People won me over.

by Rose June 12, 2017December 11, 2017

Our trip to Dumaguete last May started as a spur of the moment decision out of the need to renew my passport before it expires this September. We had no itinerary set except for my DFA appointment and our side trip to Tanjay (45mins to 1hr from the city!) to visit my sister’s godmother so we were literally winging it as soon as we left Cebu around 5AM on a Friday. For people who don’t travel much, we were just happy to arrive at our destination in one piece by 10AM.

The city’s laid-back charm is very comforting. Not once did we experience being taken advantage of and it was easy to go from one place to another even with public transport. My only regret was not being able to food crawl as much as we wanted to. (Chorizo bungkag! *sighs*) Squeezing in everything for a day and a half is a talent that I have yet to master.

Two of those we managed to tick off my list were 2 Story Kitchen and Silliman University. The former is a Korean coffee shop-inspired restaurant with a fusion take on its most popular dishes like kimbap and tteokboki to name a few. With its photogenic nooks and cozy booths, it’s easy to see why this place has become a social media favorite.

June 12, 2017December 11, 2017 2 comments