They say it's the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines. Well, they're right. The moment I stepped foot on Davao, I immediately noticed how clean the streets are compared to Metro Manila. They have proper places for garbage, and people just don't spit around. I guess it's because of the city ordinances implemented by their city officials. I'm not sure if the Davao Death Squad (led by their Mayor) rumors are true, but I'm pretty sure their politicians are doing something to make the city better.
Welcome to Davao!
We spent 5 days in Davao to attend a friend's wedding. We arrived on June 8 and left on the 12th via Cebu Pacific. I had already planned an itinerary for us to follow so that we'll know where we're going and we'll be able to maximize our stay there. Here's the itinerary I've prepared:
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I've prepared cases where we might want to spend maximum, or spend with the lowest possible cost. I assumed that our cost for accommodation for Day 1 is Php 0.00 because our friend said that he'll be covering that expense. But when we got there, we were too shy to ask him so we shouldered the cost instead.
The planned itinerary actually just didn't go as planned LOL. Let me share with you my experience during my 5-day vacation.
Day 1: Arrival and Friend's Wedding
10:00 AM - Just Landed! Hello Davao!
11:00 AM - Checked In at the Dormitel
12:00 NN - Lunch Time (also at the Dormitel)
2:30 PM - Went to Church for our friend's wedding
6:00 PM - Reception
9:00 PM - Chillax Night
Basically we didn't do anything for sight-seeing today. The main focus of our day was on our friend's wedding day. We saved up the tours and the adventures for the coming days. We did, however, tried their local version of Starbucks, and we went out for videoke that night. At first we wanted to try the local bars just beside the videoke place and see how Davao parties, but we kind of figured that we're too old for that haha. And we were wearing a bit formal clothes, so we just wouldn't fit in.
Anyway, we did have a couple of beers, but we went home early because we figured that we'll be up and running early the next day. But we were wrong haha. I'll share that with you next time, but for now, here's a summary of our expenses:
Php 100.00 - Taxi to NAIA 3
Php 200.00 - NAIA 3 Terminal Fee
Php 50.00 - Taxi to Dormitel (There were 4 of us, we shared taxi costs)
Php 450.00 - Accommodation at Green Windows Dormitel (Php 1,800 for Double Twin)
Php 70.00 - Lunch
Php 50.00 - Taxi to Church
Php 50.00 - Taxi to Reception
Php 100.00 - COffee at Green Coffee
Php 300.00 - Videoke and beer and pika-pika
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Total: 1570.00
A bit expensive for a first day without any activities, huh? Check out my next posts on our activity development!
The giant durian just outside the airport. Davao is famous for its durian products -- candies, preserves, etc.
Our lunch at the Dormitel. Nothing special, Php 55.00 for one rice and one viand. Not bad.
The dormitel was just awesome. Styling, technology-friendly, and NEW.
Even the bathroom is very nice.
Green Coffee: Davao's version of Starbucks. Their bathroom is just spectacular!
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