I’m leaving in a few hours and as always I am super excited. It’s no secret that I’ve become addicted to traveling but this trip is kinda special. Davao City’s my hometown, it’s where I grew up and I’ll always feel giddy at the thought of going home to Davao. Another reason why I’m so excited is that I’m part of the Davao Food Appreciation tour this year. I joined the first DFAT, back in 2009, and it’s definitely one of the blogger events that I really look forward to.
So much has changed in Davao and my 2 week long stay during the Christmas holidays only whetted my appetite. There were so many places to see and restaurants to try! So yes, I’m going spend most of my time off from work eating and exploring Davao. Travel and food, the two go together perfectly just like wine and cheese, champagne and strawberries, and me and the beach (siningit talaga, lol!).
Our itinerary (copied from the DFAT Facebook page):
May 12
7:30 pm Pre-event dinner for early arrivals with selected local bloggers at Yellow Fin Seafood and Restaurant (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-yellow-fin-seafood-and-restaurant/)
May 13
11:30 am Pick up from Hotels
12 nn Lunch at Trellis n Vines (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-trellis-n-vines/)
3 pm Snacks and Meet-up with Local Bloggers at Mam Bebs Bakeshop (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-mam-bebs-bakeshop/)
7 pm Dinner with San Miguel Brewery (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-san-miguel-brewery-inc/)
9 pm Visit to a local fruit stand for tasting of durian and other fruits
May 14
6 am Pick Up from Hotels
7 am Departure for Samal Island
8 am Breakfast at Samal Island
10 am Departure for Davao City
11:30 Pick up from Hotels
12 nn Lunch at Ranchero (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-ranchero/)
2 pm Zipline -
5 pm Snacks at Crepelato (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-crepelato/)
8 pm Dinner and Dessert Buffet at Lachis (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-lachis-sans-rival-atbp/)
May 15
6:30 am Pick Up from Hotels
7 am Departure for Malagos Garden Resort (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-malagos-garden-resort/)
9:30 am Amazing Bird Show
12 nn Lunch
1 pm Departure for Philippine Eagle Center (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-philippine-eagle-center/)
4 pm Return to Downtown
6:30 pm Pick up from Hotels
7 pm Dinner at Don Beppe Italian Restaurant (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-don-beppe-pizza-and-pasta/)
May 16
6:30 am Pick Up from Hotels
7 am Departure for Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
12 nn Lunch with the Bagobo Tribe
1 pm Return to Davao City
2 pm Snacks at Tiny Kitchen (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-tiny-kitchen/)
7 pm Dinner at Wings and Dips (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-wings-and-dips-cafeteria/)
9 pm Coffee and Dessert at Cafe Demitasse (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-cafe-demitasse/)
May 17
10 am Pick up from Hotels
10:30 am Brunch at Pixie’s Sinugba (http://www.mydavaocity.com/dfat-2011-sponsor-pixies-sinugba/)
Sponsors:
DOT XI
Crepelato
Aromacology
Geiser Maclang Communications Inc
Loud Plastics by Maej
San Miguel Beer
Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre
Councilor Louie John Bonguyan
Wings and Dips
Mam Bebs
Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp
Ranchero
Tiny Kitchen
Cafe Demitasse
Don Beppe
Beko’s Lechon Biik
DFAT is organized by Avatar Media in cooperation with My Davao City. The Avatar Media Team is composed of
- Brendel Balaga of Blogging Frenzy,
- Andrew dela Serna of Davao Foodie,
- Ria Jose of Kusina Maria,
- Dulce Lada of Davao Talk, and
- Lyle Santos of Thinking Out Loud.
The DFAT 2011 Team is composed of:
- Eleanor Aguilar of More Food Adventures,
- Karen Ang of Dementia Foodista,
- Reuben Bautista of Creative Dork,
- Mark Cabrera of Markable,
- Alexis Chua of the Alexis Chua Blog,
- Rhon delos Santos of Happy Backpacking,
- Orman Manansala of Eats Terrific,
- Tiara Mejos of Tiarara
- Vanjahnn Mendoza of The Photoblogger,
- Darlyn Osanastre of Beautiful Mindanao,
- Sansan Parreno of The Peregrinator,
- Mica Rodriguez of Senyorita,
- Don Triviño of Bongga Ba?,
- Leah Valle of Kitchen Hopping,
- Fitz Villafuerte of Thirsty Blogger, and
- Rabsky Villanueva of Ako si Rabsky.
Just a quick update for now. :) I’ll continue posting once I’m in Davao where I can literally be online anywhere since most of the establishments there offer free wifi. Hehe. Ciao!
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