DAVAO LIFE IS HERE: Sul Orchids and Malagos Garden Resort

Last July 14, 2012  Davao Bloggers  in cooperation with Davao City Tourism Office held a day tour entitled "DAVAO LIFE IS HERE DAVAO BLOGGERS DAY TOUR". Participants were divided into four groups and I was able to join  "The Calinan thrill -seekers" group composed of 10 bloggers and  photographer. Here's the second  part of my blog:

After we visited the japanese historical sites our next stopover was at "SUL ORCHIDS" a five hectares orchid farm  located in Tugbok, Davao City. To those who loves orchid it is a place you must  visit here in Davao City. They have many varieties of orchids like Vanda Strap, Mokara, Denrobium and many more.

Lunch was served at  "MALAGOS GARDEN RESORT" located in Brgy. Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City. After a sumptuous buffet  lunch  the resort gave us the opportunity to tour around the resort. We made a visit at the Goat House, Fed the birds, released some butterflies and made an ocular inspection to their cottages.

Calderetang Kambing, Vegetable Salad, Grilled Chicken and One of the Specialty of Malagos Garden Resort " Pineapple Ricotta"

Malagos Farmhouse Fruit Wine also called "BIGNAY"

There are a lot of things to  do when you visit  Malagos Garden Resort. They have facilities for  swimming, trampoline, waterball, kids zipline, Calesa ride,  horseback riding and some sports activities. They also have a bird show every weekend. An overnight stay at the resort would be a great idea for groups and families.

Malagos Garden Resort Standard Room 

 Malagos Garden Resort Superior Cottage Room 

For inquiries you may call Malagos Garden Resort at (082) 221-1545, (082) 2240173 or 09176252467.

DAVAO LIFE IS HERE: THE JAPANESE HISTORICAL SITES OF DAVAO CITY

Last weekend members of  The Davao Bloggers  in cooperation with Davao City Tourism Office held a day tour entitled "DAVAO LIFE IS HERE DAVAO BLOGGERS DAY TOUR". Participants were divided into four groups and I was able to join  "The Calinan thrill -seekers" group composed of 10 bloggers and  photographer. Here's the first part of my blog:

"D'Japanese Tunnel Hotel and Family Resort" located in Matina, Balusong Diversion Road. The tunnel was built in 1942   by the Japanese with the length of 8.9 kms. but today it can be accessed up to 150 meters.  Inside the tunnel were life size replicas of Golden Buddha and Japanese Soldiers.

replica of  japanese soldiers

 replica of "The Golden Buddha"

The resort has a swimming pool for kids and adults,  restaurant and function rooms for wedding, baptismal and conference. One of the best getaway for families and friends. For bookings and reservations you may contact D'Japanese Tunnel Hotel and Family Resort  at (082)299-0975, (082)2950678.

Pool area for kids and adults

 D'Japanese Tunnel Hotel room

Next stop for that day was in Mintal known as "THE LITTLE TOKYO OF DAVAO CITY"  were we met up with the Barangay Captain Raymond Bargamento. It was my first time hearing the history of Mintal and I was amazed by the history itself.

We visited  Mintal Historical Markers in Mintal Elementary School where the "OHTA KYOZABURO"  memorial site which was made in honor of Ohta Kyozaburo a Japanese entrepreneur who was one who invested in Davao City.  Old remains of  ruins of Japanese school structures and the ruins of  Japanese Pyramide can also be found. We also made a visit to Japanese Cemetery,  Irrigation Canal, and Old Japanese houses.

                                                            Ohta Kyozaburo Memorial Site

                                                             

                                                              

 JAPANESE CEMETERY

                                                          OLD JAPANESE  HOUSES

Watch out for the continuation this story as we explored Sul Orchids Davao, Malagos Garden Resort and our our last stop at Santander, Kainan ng bayan, Inato lang Ihaw-ihaw.  Special thanks to SMART  for providing us pocket wifi.