When people ask me where I go to drink coffee, eat dessert or access WiFi, I often tell them I go to Kasagingan. Most of them think I’m kidding them because they have no idea what or where Kasagingan is. Well, it is a cafe, located at F. Torres Street. It is one of the best coffee places in town, not just because of their great food and coffee, but more so because of the great ambiance.
Wanna try out something new? Take a bite of Baby Cakes Cupcakes and experience pure bliss. It’s THAT GOOD!!!
Watching movies has always been a favorite pastime of mine, be it at home or at the theater. In Manila, I’m more than willing to shell out 200 pesos for a movie ticket, even more for premieres. I know the price is silly, but come to think of it, even if the movie sucked, the sound quality and comfy seats make the experience partially worthwhile. The cinemas at Greenhills Shopping Center and Powerplant are the best in my book. In Davao City, there are only a few worth mentioning. Here they are, in order of preference:
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Looking for a new place to get your coffee fix? There’s a quaint new place in town called Coffee @ Yellow Hauz or simply Yellow Hauz. Yellow Hauz offers relatively cheap, but definitely good coffee concoctions and more.
Davao City is known by many people as the home to Mount Apo, Waling-waling and the Philippine Eagle, the country’s national bird. The third is one that symbolizes the plight of the endemic animals of the Philippines. Despite its beauty and ecological value as a bird of prey, it is endangered like many other animals endemic to the Philippines. One the forefront of the protection and conservation of this majestic animal is the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF). PEF is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization aimed at ensuring that the Philippine Eagle continues to survive and thrive in its natural habitat. They have a comprehensive program that has scientific, cultural and educational components.
If you want to commune with nature, but not too keen on looking at the exotic animals of the Crocodile Park, visit its neighbor, the Butterfly House.
The Butterfly House is a large greenhouse, in which plants are not the main attraction. This greenhouse is home to hundreds of colorful butterflies of different species. Visitors, especially children, will surely have fun walking through the spacious grounds.
A feature of the Butterfly House is the Butterfly Farm where butterflies are bred and grown. These butterflies may be bought as pets or to liven up special occassions such weddings and debuts.
Another thing to try out while in the area is the delicious Dragon Fruit Shake at the Riverfront Park Restaurant. The Butterfly House and Farm is part of the Davao RiverFront Corporate City along Diversion Road in Ma-a, Davao City.