Davao City Is More Than A City

Davao City at night as seen from a hill, showing the bright lights and increasing number of tall buildings.

Discovering the rural-urban character of Davao, where modern city life exists alongside mountains, farms, fruit-growing areas, and open spaces August is a good month to look at Davao City a little differently. With Kadayawan filling the city with celebrations of culture, food, and abundance, it is easy to focus on the colorful and festive side […]

You Know You’re in Davao When You Can Smell the Durian

Davao City's durian looks creamy and delicious

There are many ways to know you’ve arrived in Davao City. You might recognize the familiar roads, see the boundary signs, or notice some drivers slowing down because of the speed limit ordinance. But if you’re visiting during durian season, there’s another way to tell you’re getting close. Sometimes, you smell it before you see […]