Dabawenyong Latagaw

It is officially summer and one way to have a good time is to head off out of town. My family and I were first timers as local tourists in the Compostela Valley, and I heard terrific things about the place especially the capital town of Nabunturan; home of the mouth-watering bibingkas and the soothing nature springs. We traveled up north for about 2 to 3 hours from the Poblacion or the centre of the town wherein the pavements are well-cemented, we roved the tough roads of Brgy. Mainit for about 45 minutes and finally reached Toyuzu Mountain Resort nestled in the lush, green forest of Mainit Protected Area and Landscape. Before entering, you must pay an entrance fee of 50PHP/adult and 45PHP/child. From the gate we wind down a little further to the cottages and springs. Aside from cost-friendly cottages the resort comprises of lukewarm pools, cold water pools, hot water pools, sauna caves, private pools and a man-made waterfalls. Sauna caves are pretty interesting, as soon a

  --> Island Garden city of Samal , is one of the many tourist destinations of Davao region that frequent by both local and foreign tourists. Luxurious to chic to isolated to budget friendly resorts. Name it the island has it.  But as a middle class member of the society I can only afford to bring my family into convenient beach resorts. After all, I believe that spending quality time is more priceless than staying overnight alone in an expensive resort. Indeed, Samal island  is one big family wonderland for all walks of life. 10 minutes away north of Samal Barge in Barangay Caliclic is Isla Beach Resort. Upon entering you must pay a reasonable 20PHP and an environmental fee before you enjoy the sun and the shores of the resort. You can also observe big ships cruising in front of the beach. You can also camp around for overnight stay. The resort boosts with videoke corners you can sing your heart out and let emotions run in while enjoying the summer h