Philippine Travel Blog

According to locals, a Davao food hunt is not complete without eating at Luz Kinilaw. This is the same restaurant where I had my first lunch in Davao a couple of years back and ironically, its the same restaurant where we had our first lunch for our Kadayawan Festival 2008 coverage.

The restaurant is the most popular seafood restaurant in the Salmonan area in Davao City. It’s more of a “carinderia” or “turo-turo” type, you need to order the food before its cooked. This 40 year old seaside restaurant serves freshly grilled Chicken, grilled fish, and a viriety of Tuna dishes. Read More : Luz Kinilaw Place : Davao’s Famous Ihaw-Ihaw Restaurant

Hong Kong Express Airways is expanding its rout network across Asia with the addition of four new popular destinations, all launching this month.

The airline is adding Osaka, Japan; Phuket, Thailand; Denpasar, Indonesia; and Manila, Philippines to its offerings: in time for holiday-makers to take advantage of the new routes for the up-coming peak Christmas season.

From September 6, Hong Kong Express Airways will fly daily to and from Osaka, leaving Hong Kong at 10:45 and arriving in Osaka at 15:25 and leaving Osaka at 16:25 to arrive in Hong Kong at 19:30. Continue reading →

After visiting the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, we had a quick stop in Malagos Garden Resort to view and take photos of their popular orchid garden. The Resort is a 12 hectare inland Nature Theme Resort located near the Philippine Eagle Park.

They offer fully serviced air-conditioned overnight cottages, with Bath tubs, Hot and cold showers, veranda, TV, mini bar, telephone. The resort has 2 restaurants, function rooms, and pavillion that can accomodate 750 guests.

It is home to the Philippine Orchid, Vanda Sanderiana, commonly referred to as the Waling Waling, indigenous birds and other wildlife species, the Malagos Gardens Amazing Bird Show and sculptures of Philippine National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva. Truly a unique blend of art, commerce and nature amidst the cool mountain breeze of the highlands of Davao City. Continue reading →

Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific, one the world’s largest privately-owned hotel companies, has signed its third hotel management agreement with Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation, to manage a 400-room Radisson hotel in the island-province of Cebu.

Opening in the first half of 2009, the Radisson Hotel Cebu will be the first Radisson Hotels & Resorts property in the Philippines. This will be followed by the opening of The Regent Manila Bay and Radisson Hotel Manila Bay in 2010. All three hotels are owned by SM Investments Corporation and will be managed by CHW-AP. Continue reading →

After our first day of Kadayawan Festival coverage it was time for us to feast on Davao’s best foods. Davao Bloggers who happened to be the organizers of WordCamp Philippines 2008 hosted a dinner for us in Lachi’s Sans Rival, Atbp.

Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs

The restaurant is distant from the highway where there is less pollution and noisy vehicles but none the less accessible.

Breaded Tofu

The interior is small, quaint and is more of a cafeteria type, with less than 10 tables but since Ria aleady reserved the tables for us.. No one could stop to pig-out! Read More >> Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp : A must visit Restaurant in Davao!

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Shanghai, China is known globally for its high quality pearls, semiprecious stones, and luxurious ‘Woo Scarf’ cashmere and pashmina products. ShangBy allows you to the opportunity to shop for these products directly in Woo Scarf and/or Shanghai jewelry stores for a fraction of what they cost in the US and other countries. Continue reading →

Do you want to watch Third Eye Blind live in Manila? This multi-awarded American alternative rock band will invade Manila on September 5 to grace the kick off party of this years San Miguel Oktoberfest.

The venue of the Grand Party event will be in San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center, four huge stage will be set up in San Miguel Avenue to showcase Philippine’s Top Bands with different genres and of course the world renowned Third Eye Blind. 2008 Oktoberfest aims to break two Guiness World Record: the most number of people toasting and the worlds longest bar.