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Max's Rice Bowls

Max’s Rice Bowls

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Hungry? You can never go wrong with rice and classic Filipino dishes. Max’s Home of the Filipinos’ beloved fried chicken is adding more dishes to their now popular list of Max’s Rice Bowls. Whatever it is you are craving for, there is a Rice Bowl for you.

Now, you can enjoy your favorite Max’s dish all on your own without ordering an entire ala carte serving.

Max’s Rice Bowls for the Season

Summer also means Lent in the Philippines. So it is only appropriate that Max’s has prepared 4 new Rice Bowls for those observing meat abstinence.

If you are avoiding meat, the Max’s Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl is for you.

Max's Rice Bowls: Spicy Tofu
Max’s Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl has deep fried tofu cubes in a spicy mayo sauce.

Deep fried tofu cubes tossed in a special spicy mayo sauce over a generous mound of rice. It is served with a perfectly cooked fried egg. It might be too spicy if you are not into spice. This is the favorite of most Davao Bloggers. We highly recommend this.

And if you love kare-kare, Max’s has something new for you yo try.

Max's Rice Bowls: Seafood Kare-Kare
Max’s Seafood Kare-Kare Rice Bowl: Fish, Shrimps, and Squid in a creamy Kare-Kare sauce.

This dish has fish, shrimps, and squid with crispy vegetables all in Max’s rich and tasty Kare-Kare sauce. To make the experience even better, eat with their deliciously salty bagoong.

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Fly Solo to Davao

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March 1 is Plan a Solo Vacation Day. Yes, there is such holiday. And luckily for you and me, both Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia are having epic seat sales this month. Plus, summer is almost here so today is the perfect time to plan your Solo Trip to Davao. We have shared itineraries in the past but this time, we have prepared a special Davao Itinerary for Solo Travelers. And just in time for Araw ng Dabaw, too.

Where to Stay

First, we have a few suggestions for where you might want to stay.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao is on top of our list.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao
Stay at Park Inn by Radisson Davao.
Disclaimer: Do not judge Park Inn based on that photo. Somebody had laid down on the bed before I took a photo.

Our editor Ria recommends Park Inn for their facilities and beautiful but reasonably priced rooms. Another plus is their proximity to a mall. Park Inn is located right beside SM Lanang Premier. That is a convenient thing for solo travelers because you can easily shop and dine just by crossing a footbridge. There is a 7-eleven on the Ground Floor of SM Lanang Premier. ATMs are also conveniently located nearby.

Park Inn also just a few steps away from the entrance to the SMX Convention Center. So if you are traveling to attend a conference or other events at SMX, Park Inn is your best option.

It is not exactly located in downtown Davao but Park Inn is near several restaurants, malls, and other destinations. And it is near the jump off points and marinas of popular beach destinations. So while it is not at the center of the city, it is at a convenient location.

PARK INN
Address: SM Lanang Premier, JP Laurel Avenue, Lanang
Contact Number: +6382-2727600
Email Address: reservations.davao@parkinn.com
Facebook Page: fb.com/ParkInnDavao

More Recommendations on Where To Stay

Our correspondent Athina recommends RedDoorz (Aljems Inn) located right in the middle of downtown. The RedDoorz listed as RedDoorz near San Pedro Cathedral is known to locals as Aljems Inn. It has been around quite a while. They have rooms you can book via the RedDoorz app for as low as PhP873.

Just download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store, enter Davao as your destination and it will come up with options for you to book. All hotels and inns in their listing are branded as RedDoorz and have similar looks and amenities as all other RedDoorz listings. So you are sure that the listed rooms have passed the RedDoorz standards. Use the code TRAVELESCAPES33 to enjoy a 20% discount.

REDDOORZ NEAR SAN PEDRO CATHEDRAL DAVAO / ALJEMS INN
Address: Rizal Street
Contact Number: +63917-7167245
Facebook Page: Link
Recommended by Athina Anglionto.

Green Windows Dormitel is a good choice for solo backpackers. They have clean dorm type rooms that you can share with up to 7 other travelers.

PhP188 Backpacker Dorm Room at Green Windows
PhP188 Backpacker Dorm Room at Green Windows Dormitel.

For only PhP188 you already have a place to sleep, a clean toilet and bathroom, and access to other amenities. Amenities within the room include hot and cold shower, individual cabinets, and free Wifi access. Not to mention the room is ariconditioned.

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Mang Inasal Halo-Halo is the Creamiest

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If adobo is the Philippines’ national dish, we think Halo-Halo should be declared as the national dessert. Filipinos and tourists love to eat halo-hallo whatever the weather may be. Especially, when the sun is scorching hot. And of all the halo-halo in the entire archipelago, foodies have declared that the creamiest is Mang Inasal Halo-Halo.

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert which is a rich concoction of various ingredients such as nata de coco, ube, leche flan, pinipig rice, etc. mixed with evaporated milk, all topped in crushed ice and with the option to put ube or vanilla ice cream on top. It can be said that halo-halo represents everything deliciously sweet and indulgent in the Philippines. It contains specialties from around the country. And it has many different permutations in every part of the Philippines.

Mang Inasal Halo-Halo is the Creamiest

Almost all Filipino restaurants –here and abroad — have this dessert on their menu. But one known Filipino restaurant has taken their halo halo game to the next level and they are hailed as the creamiest Pinoy Halo Halo of all: Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.

Pinoy Halo-Halo by Mang Inasal.
Pinoy Halo-Halo by Mang Inasal.

Foodies all over the country agree that the generous creamy milk content of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo makes it a sweet treat worthy of indulging in. The perfect amount of creamy milk harmonizes all the various ingredients together. It has made the difference and has captured not only the taste buds but also the hearts of the Filipinos and tourists as well.

“We are happy to note that our customers crave for the creaminess of the Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo,” shares Mang Inasal Marketing Director Mike Dumaual. “This milk was exclusively developed for the MI Pinoy Halo-Halo and is not readily available off the shelf,” Dumaual added.

National Halo-Halo Sarap Day

Actress Angel Locsion admits that she loves the creaminess and overall taste of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.

Mang Inasal invites you to experience the creamy goodness of their Pinoy Halo-Halo. National Halo Halo Sarap Day is on March 17.

Mang Inasal Davao stores and all Mang Inasal stores nationwide will be selling their Filipino Halo-Halo for only PhP35 for a small serving. A regular serving is priced at PhP55 only. The promo is valid only on March 17, 2019 and for dine in and take out orders only. Grab this opportunity to have a piece of this heavenly creamy Filipino dessert for a fraction of its original cost.

Mang Inasal Davao Stores

In Davao City, Mang Inasal has 11 stores:

  • Abreeza Ayala Mall along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Bolton Davao located at the corner of Bolton Street and Rizal Street; Business Hours: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
  • CWC Agdao located at DCWCI Lapu-Lapu Street corner N. Torres Street; Business Hours: 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Felcris Magsaysay at Felcris Supermarket Inc. along Magsaysay Avenue; Business Hours: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm
  • Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Grand Mall Buhangin, Buhangin Road, Buhangin; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00pm
  • Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Davao along J.P. Laurel Avenue; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Toril along Lim Street, Toril; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Skylite Arcade along Ilustre Street corner Duterte Street; Business Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • San Pedro Street corner Bangoy Street; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • 2nd Floor of SM City Davao along Quimpo Boulevard, Matina; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • 3rd Floor of SM Lanang Premier along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
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Taiwan Excellence

Taiwan Excellence in Davao

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Who loves milk tea? We do! And Taiwan is where all the good milk tea comes from. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is bringing all the Taiwanese goodness and more to Davao. Get to experience Taiwan Excellence in Davao at the Davao International Marathon 2019 (DIM 2019).


The best brands, products, and innovations from Taiwan will be on display here in Davao this weekend.

Davao International Marathon

This Sunday, Davao will play host to the Davao International Marathon.

Davao International Marathon powered by Taiwan Excellence

There will be 42 kilometer and 21 km races with runners from all over joining the event. DIM 2019 will also have 10 km and 5 km races.

The Davao International Marathon is a Green Race.

Davao International Marathon powered by Taiwan Excellence

DIM 2019 runners are required to bring their own reusable cups and bottles to be used during the event. All are reminded to be responsible and dispose trash properly.

Marathoners will be starting their run from People’s Park.

Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone

DIM 2019 is presented by Taiwan Excellence. And TAITRA is assembling an Experience Zone at the People’s Park during the marathon.

Taiwan Excellence in Davao

And TAITRA is bringing only the best. Taiwan Excellence in Davao will feature handpicked brands and products that have received the Taiwan Excellence Award.

Products on display are selected based on their superiority in the following categories: design, quality, marketing, and research and development. Needless to say, all are made in Taiwan. The Taiwan Excellence Award is recognized in 102 countries.


The Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone will proudly display more than 30 products from cutting-edge brands.


Asus and other Taiwan Excellence Brands

Taiwanese consumer electronics giant Asus will be displaying their gaming beast ROG Strix GL504 SCAR II.

Asus Zenfone will have their #BatteryKing the Max Pro M2.

Make sure to look out for these 2 at the Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone.

Other brands that will be showcasing their award-winning products. Tern’s folding bike will surely amaze local adventure seekers. Also on display will be the Deya Ocean Recycling Roll Function Backpack. As the name suggests, it is made from recycled ocean wastes.

Taiwan Excellence in Davao

The DIM 2019 and Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone is TAITRA’s first event in the Philippines outside of Metro Manila.

Tony Lin, TAITRA Deputy Director shares “Davao boasts a teeming natural ecosystem and a vibrant population, much like Taiwan. I believe these factors make it an optimal place to promote the many innovations coming out of Taiwan.”

Taiwan Excellence will be back in Davao for the Taiwan Expo in November.


For more information about Taiwan Excellence, visit their website at taiwanexcellence.org/ph or like their Facebook Page at fb.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph.

PAL 78th Anniversary Sale

PAL 78th Anniversary Sale

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Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is celebrating their 78th Anniversary this month. To celebrate the birth of Asia’s first airline, PAL will have over 2 million seats will be on sale starting tonight.

Philippine Airlines, the Heart of the Filipino offers 4 Star service to every passenger. Domestic and international flight passengers enjoy free inflight meals, free check in baggage allowance, and free inflight entertainment.

PAL flies to over 30 domestic destinations, including daily flights to Davao. PAL flies to Davao from Manila several times a day, 7 days a week. PAL also flies to Davao from Clark, Cebu, Tagbilaran, and Zamboanga.

They also fly to more than 40 international destinations.

Check out this PAL flight review by our correspondent Renz.

My Manila adventure via PAL.

Awesome experience, right?

PAL 78th Anniversary Sale

Starting tonight, over 2 million seats on Philippine Airlines flights will be on sale. Seats to flights to and from Davao and other domestic flight seats will be available for as low as PhP78. International flights will be available for as low as US$78. The travel period for the seats bought during the sale is from March 16, 2019 until December 31, 2019.

Booking dates are from March 1, 2019 starting at midnight until March 10, 2019.

So plan ahead and book that flight to Davao. We have beaches, we have mountains, we have awesome food choices, countless cultural and art destinations. Check out our Davao Itinerary Recommendations.

You can finally visit us! The PAL 78th Anniversary Sale is your chance to visit our piece of heaven. If you book a flight to Davao, leave us comment and let’s have coffee while you are in town.

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The Vegan Dinosaur: Vegan Restaurant in Davao

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February is Vegan Cuisine Month and we are putting the spotlight on a Davao vegan restaurant that has put vegan cuisine more accessible and desirable. The Vegan Dinosaur offers healthy eats that are neither boring nor bland.

The Vegan Dinosaur dishes.
Pasta, burgers, and smoothies by The Vegan Dinosaur. Photo by Shannen Adlaon.

Davao is slowly gaining popularity for its diverse food scene. And one of the food categories that has been growing through the years is cuisine for healthy eaters and diet conscious diners. Vegan Dinosaur is in the forefront of vegan cuisine in Davao.

From full meals to light snacks and delightful desserts, The Vegan Dinosaur has all your vegan cravings covered.

Salads

The Vegan Dinosaur serves up filling healthy salads. Of course.

Tofu Barbeque Corn by The Vegan Dinosaur
Enjoy a tasty bowl of Tofu Barbeque Corn Salad.

People automatically think greens and tofu when they hear vegan cuisine. The Vegan Dinosaur has all of it in one irresistible dish. Tofu cooked barbeque style on top of corn, lettuce, and onions. With a creamy dressing to bring it all together. It might be a bit cliche but it is definitely not boring.

Full Meals by the Vegan Dinosaur

People assume that vegan dishes are boring, light, and can hardly make you full and satisfied. Vegan Dinosaur proves that assumption wrong with their meal offerings that will satisfy even non-vegan diners.

Blogger Miel picks the Spicced Asian as one of her favorites by the Vegan Dinosaur.

Spiced Asian by The Vegan Dinosaur
The Spiced Asian contains Tofu Teriyaki, Black Rice, Salad, and Kimchi.

The Spiced Asian is a complete meal with Teriyaki Tofu as the focus of the plate. The savory tofu is accompanied by Black Rice, a side salad, and kimchi. It is a delightful dish bursting with Asian flavors. It will make your tummy full without the guilt.

And here’s another blogger recommended dish, Chickpea Meatballs.

Chickpea Meatballs by The Vegan Dinosaur
Fill your tummy with wholesome Chickpea Balls, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Rice, and Ranch Dressing.

Here’s another filling dish to try: Chickpea Meatballs. Technically, those are not meatballs. But it is just as flavorful and filling. The Chickpea Balls are doused in Sun-dried Tomatoes. Plus, it comes with Black Rice and a side salad with Ranch Dressing. This dish is recommended by Shannen.

Vegan Snacks and Light Meals

If you want something lighter but still as yummy, The Vegan Dinosaur has a menu filled with various dishes that are perfect as snacks or light meal options.

Whether you like them simple or bursting with filling, The Vegan Dinosaur has the perfect healthy wrap to make you happy.

  • Corn Quesadilla by Vegan Dinosaur
    Corn Quesadilla
  • Pulled Jackfruit and Aoili Quesadillas by The Vegan Dinosaur
    Pulled Jackfruit and Aoili Tortillas

The Corn Quesadilla is drizzled with sauce and topped with veggies. Meanwhile, the Pulled Jackfruit Tortilla has lettuce, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and tasty pulled jackfruit all on top of whole wheat tortilla. And it is all dressed in Aioli.

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