Davao City, the gateway of Southern Philippines. A home of more than 1.5 Million people dwelling in the vast land of promise. A melting pot in the region where you see different tribes, religion and culture live harmoniously. An urbanized metropolitan enclave by the tallest mountain, Mt. Apo, surrounded by beautiful white powdery beaches, and a tropical rain forest setting. These are few rationale that boost a rapid influx of foreign and local tourists coming to Davao year after year. If you haven't visit Davao City yet, here are the list that one shouldn't miss.
1. Swim one of it's turquoise and aquamarine beaches.
One of the reasons why crowds from all over the world enthralled by Davao's stunning pristine white sand beaches. No need to travel a hundred miles, it's just half to an hour boat away to it's neighboring islands, Samal and Talicud.
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Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Island Hopping, Kayaking are just few water activities that can be enjoyed in Samal Island.
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| Photo Credit to Olan of thetravelteller.com |
Talicud Island is preferred for it's laid back atmosphere and want to enjoy the sound of the waves, reading his/her favorite book while sun bathing at the same time.
2. Meet the largest birds of prey in the country
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Davao is home of the Philippine Monkey-Eating Eagle, considered as one of the biggest raptor in the world. This bird is already on the list of endangered species due to human intervention of it's natural habitat. But no need to worry, these mighty eagles have a high success rate in breeding captivity. Which could mean our future generation will still able to see this iconic birds.
You can get closer to them at the Phil Eagle Center in Malagos, Calinan, Davao City.
3. Get close with mother nature at Eden Nature Park Resort
A lush rain forest with spectacular views of Pine Trees, Cool climate where fresh air is guaranteed. This man made 80 hectare resort is been heavily visited among tourist and one should book and inquire prior visiting this nature paradise.
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| Photo Credit to Eden Nature Park Resort site |
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| Photo Credit to Eden Nature Park Resort site |
4. Rolling on the hill inside an Orb at Davao Zorb Park
Zorb rolling is one of extreme adventure that you might one to try when visiting Davao. Though the location is not commuter friendly but it's reachable by hiring a cab to Davao Zorb Park along Diversion Road in Maa, Davao City.
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You'll get inside to air cushioned ball, lock up then push down slope for seconds of ultimate ride. This might not for everyone but for sure, adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers will love this.
5. Feast on bounty fresh fruit harvest
Davao is famous for it's sweet Pomelos, sweet-tangy mangoesteen and the notorious king of fruits, Durian. Aside from it's fresh and on top quality, these fruits can be bought on cheap price during it's peak season and during Kadayawan Festival. Pasalubong anyone?
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| Photo Credit to Melo of Outoftownblog.com |
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| Photo Credit to Melo of Outoftownblog.com |
These are 5 things that should be on your list to experience DAVAO, because Life is Here.
Google has introduced a newfangled array of apps that encourage people to work
together and increase their productivity.
Because of its way of doing things, Google has become one of the most wanted companies to work for. Since the majority of workers have a computer and the majority of companies have dedicated internet access using apps should be something you are also giving your employees access to. Let's take a look at how you can learn from the Google environment in order to get the best out of your employees.
Google Apps for Business
There are many Google-designed apps out there (and apps that work WITH Google apps, for that matter) that encourage collaboration and productivity. The main ones are Google Docs (this covers documents, spreadsheets and presentations), Google Sites, Google Groups and Google Video. All of the above allow for easy communication and transparent working scenarios; for instance, with Google Docs multiple people can edit simultaneously, in real time. No need to send files back and forth; everything is saved online in a variety of available file formats. Access is easily managed and controlled.
Google Sites allows you to build any kind of website which is readily available to embed rich content and provide easy access to information for your employees.
Want to have an informal discussion about your projects? Why not try Google Groups, where all it takes is a few clicks of a button to create an online community, for information sharing or just keeping people in the loop. It's easy to manage your groups and share content such as documents, sites, or video.
And speaking of video, Google Video is another great route to communicate in a more 'real' way. This can come in the form of training videos or general business communications, all securely saved and streamed by Google - no large files or specialized software to worry about. The videos can be embedded, and you can even get feedback if you want it.
Google Hangouts
If video's not enough, why not try 'Hangouts'? Since Google introduced 'Hangouts', it's been seen as an unmitigated success - sort of like the silver lining to Google+'s uncertainty cloud. More recently, Google has broadened Hangouts further to go way beyond video chat, providing everything we need to readily communicate and collaborate in real time. Because of this, it's becoming increasingly popular in the workplace and in educational environments, and is highly adaptive for online learning, as well as for casual chat.
Other workspaces
Of course, there's more to the Google Environment than just apps. If you're looking for inspiration to help make your workspace a more productive and collaborative environment, why not take a look at some of the other most collaborative workspaces out there? You could take a leaf out of Skype's book, Microsoft, Pensar or Mono. And of course, there's always Facebook to fall back on.
So, there you have it. We hope you leave this page feeling energized and a-buzz with fresh ideas and inspiration that you can pass onto your employees for that all-important collaborative business environment that's proved so beneficial for many of the big guns out there. Whether you want to follow Google's example, or take a look at some of the other collaborative apps and companies out there, remember to have fun and do what works best for your business - whatever that may be.
Panglao Island, located in the Bohol, is one of the popular tourist destination in the Philippines. The island is famous for its white sand beaches, world-class diving sites and snorkeling. Panglao beaches attracts both local Filipino's and foreign visitors. There are many resorts,hotels and rental cottages and other amenities along the beaches for a worry free vacation at a very affordable prices.
Among the top Panglao beaches are :
1. Alona Beach. It is well known for its amazing white beach and crystal clear water, the place is crowded during high season so if you want some piece and quiet time, you better avoid this season. If you want to spend some peace and quiet, the best time to visit there is during off season.
2. Bagobo Beach. The beach has a very beautiful fine white sand, tall coconut palm trees and crystal clear water perfect for divers and snorkelers. It is also a perfect place to relax, reflect, unwind.and to bond with friends.
3. Bolod Beach. The public beach is a common destinations for local. Nipa huts, cottages, tents and tables can be rented for a minimal fee/day and additional fee for electric consumption. The beach also provides a big charcoal pit for grilling or you can order from a nearby grill hut or bring your own food.
4. Danao Beach. The beach being a recognized dive spots is has first class hotels offering comfortable quarters, amenities and services have been put up here to cater for a lot of visitors from Bohol Sea Resort, Kalipayan Beach Resort, Bita-ug Beach Resort and Alumbung Resort.
5. Doljo Beach. The beach known for its beautiful and exquisite seashells, a favorite hang-out of local folks. Some locals have put up native huts to rent them out to the picnickers. Private owners have put up native huts, cottages and seats to rent them out to the visitors.
6. Momo Beach. This beach is still under develop and not so popular with the locals. There are no resorts and rented cottages and restaurant yet so be better prepared when you visit here. Near the beach is a 40m deep diving site popular for visitors.
There is a lot of breathtaking beaches and resort places in the Visayan region to explore. You can get there by air and land. There are airline companies that offers airfare promos throughout the year, which you can avail for a discounted price.
