While everyone was busy Google Mapping @ Mam Bebs, we were at Jack’s Ridge enjoying the birds eyeview of Davao City right after visiting the Davao Japanese Tunnel.

Overlooking Davao City

The area where Jacks Ridge now stands used to part of the Japanese headquarters during the World War II. The Japanese soldiers were forced to retreat to the Matina Hills when the Americans landed in Davao in May of 1945. Here they could secure a panoramic view of the gulf where the American ships were waiting. As history has shown, fierce fighting took place here at this time, ultimately with the Japanese bowing in defeat. Read the full story

Who hasn’t dreamt of flying like their favorite superhero? It is now possible as I found out in Davao Outland Adventure.

Outland Adventure is located on a private nature reserve only 10 minutes away from downtown Davao City. It houses the longest and fastest zip line in Asia called the Xcelerator Zip line as well as the largest ropes course in the Philippines.

Enjoying the ride (Photo courtesy of Lyle Santos)

We arrived in the place few minutes after having a wonderful breakfast at Avenida Restaurant. After waiting for the rest to arrive, we just signed the waiver and paid the entrance fee before heading straight to the put-in area for the orientation and to fix our harness. Read the full story

After visiting the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, we had a quick stop in Malagos Garden Resort to view and take photos of their popular orchid garden. The Resort is a 12 hectare inland Nature Theme Resort located near the Philippine Eagle Park.

Waling Waling Orchid

They offer fully serviced air-conditioned overnight cottages, with Bath tubs, Hot and cold showers, veranda, TV, mini bar, telephone. The resort has 2 restaurants, function rooms, and pavillion that can accomodate 750 guests. Read the full story

It’s our second day in Davao and since we hired a Toyota Van, we decided to visit the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos Davao City. It has been more than five years since I last visited this park and I saw a lot of improvements.

Philippine Monkey Eating Eagle

The trees have grown and the place looks like a well maintained man made forest with a beautiful landscape. They constructed a film center where Philippine Eagle documentaries can be viewed, its intention is to build awareness for the conservation of “Haring Ibon” (Philippine Eagle). Read the full story