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Commute Guide: How to go to Samal Island (Peñaplata) from Davao City

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 11, 2019
2 minutes read

Twenty minutes from Davao City, you will arrive at the so called beach of Davao – Samal island. The Island Garden City of Samal is actually a 4th class city in the province of Davao del Norte. It’s city center is located at Peñaplata where you could find shops, restaurants and other things you might be needing on your stay.

Commuting to the island is really easy and with boat transfers that run for 24 hours, you wouldn’t have a problem if ever your flight got delayed and/or you decided to do your errands very late within Davao City.

If you are planning to visit the island, here is a simple commute guide you can used especially if it would be your first time in this place.

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Cebu South Sidetrip: Aguinid Falls

by Rodel Flordeliz
July 6, 2016
3 minutes read

My second day was spent chasing waterfalls and visiting an island down south. I told myself to wake up early, even I was up till 2am binge watching over “Black Orphan” on iFlix. (Check out what’s new on iFlix)

After having breakfast, I was introduced to Kuya Rey, a former Manilenio who lives in Q.C. before but later decided to stay in Oslob for his family. He will be my tour guide and service for the whole day.

whale shark viewing & tumalog falls (17 of 26)

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Butanding or Whale Shark Watching Experience in Oslob, Cebu

by Rodel Flordeliz
July 3, 2016
4 minutes read

It finally came true! I got to swim with the Whale Sharks and it all happened very fast, nevertheless the feeling was overwhelming! From my TV screen to reality, here’s my Whale Shark or Butanding watching adventure in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines!

On my third day in Oslob, I decided to wake up at 5:30 in the morning, did a quick prep up before my service arrive at six. Kuya Rey was a big help touring me around Oslob, and his service for a day riding the habal-habal is just right for my budget.

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Cebu South Sidetrip: Tumalog Falls

by Rodel Flordeliz
July 2, 2016
2 minutes read

Tumalog falls isn’t easy to go to for before reaching the place you would need to do a long hilly trek. The trek is as exciting as reaching the falls. Good thing the road going there was already cemented. Kuya Rey (our Habal-habal driver) did a great help in bringing us there. The habal-habal ride from the Whale Shark station took us 10-15 minutes only. Then trek for 20-30 minutes depending on your pace, of course.