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Commute Guide: How to go to Samal Island (Peñaplata) from Davao City

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 11, 2019
2 minutes read

Twenty minutes from Davao City, you will arrive at the so called beach of Davao – Samal island. The Island Garden City of Samal is actually a 4th class city in the province of Davao del Norte. It’s city center is located at Peñaplata where you could find shops, restaurants and other things you might be needing on your stay.

Commuting to the island is really easy and with boat transfers that run for 24 hours, you wouldn’t have a problem if ever your flight got delayed and/or you decided to do your errands very late within Davao City.

If you are planning to visit the island, here is a simple commute guide you can used especially if it would be your first time in this place.

Food Lifestyle

Must Try Vegetarian Restaurants + more in Davao City

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 6, 2019
3 minutes read

They say that there is always something new in Davao City, if it wasn’t about the destination, it must be the food. That is why on my nth return to this wonderful city down south, I decided to continue my food journey and have a taste of some the dishes notable restaurants has to offer.

And because I am on a no Chicken and Beef diet on this trip, I decided to stroll around and look for other places to eat. A friend of mine and fellow blogger, Duane Bacon, who currently resides in Davao City toured me around and brought me to some of the must try restaurants in the City. Just a note, I was only able to try a few and not all in the lists (as of the moment) are fully vegan but will do my best to add update the list soon enough on my return.

Here is some of what we’ve discovered.

Commuting Travel

Follow your Intuition; Stay at La Vida Orchard, Samal Island

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 4, 2019
6 minutes read

‘It was random pick and pure intuition’ said by Spanish Traveler Fran, who have been traveling all over the world half of his life. His stay in Samal Island has been worthwhile and having been housed at this bed and breakfast, La Vida Orchard has been one of the best decisions he had on his way here.

My case isn’t the same with him or should we say slightly comparable. For luck have brought me and cross path with La Vida when I first visited the island last 2016. It was a short overnight stay, and it already made me feel home. That is why in my return, I made sure that I could go back and stay in this place and in the island a bit longer.

Keep on reading and will tell you more about my experience.

Diary Lifestyle

JANUARY 2019: A New Beginning

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 3, 2019
5 minutes read

January 2019 started slow but eventually build up before the month end. It was the kick off month on both work and personal life. It was the planning stage as well on taking the initial steps to fulfill the yearlong goals. In this month, big changes was introduced in my workplace that could really have a great effect on my blogging career.

Diary Food Lifestyle Travel

August 2018 Journal #NognogintheCityDiaries

by Rodel Flordeliz
September 2, 2018
5 minutes read

August 2018 is all about making TIME to those people who matters the most. As we grow older, we begin to understand the importance of it and try our best to spend it wisely. We tend to disconnect to people who we know would only waste our time and would give us full negativity. I realize, Life isn’t just about making a tower and guarding it on your own, but rather building a house that is open and ready to be shared to anyone who is willing to connect. Unnoticeably, I created small circles of friendships that became my support system to different fields in my life.