Bahay ni Tuding is the place to go to if you’re
traveling on a budget. Sure, there’s nothing spectacular about it. It’s like
your old house-turned-boutique hotel, but it afforded me a quaint breakfast I
enjoyed a lot.
The hearty meal was composed of toasted bread,
jam, fruits and yogurt, and, of course, hot brewed coffee—something I couldn’t
live without even when traveling. I was glad it was brewed coffee; not an
instant 3-in-1 most budget hotels usually serve.
I had a nice sleep and since I got all the time in
the world (well, for 3 days at least), I took the opportunity to wander around
the place for a bit.
Except for the room bearing no windows, the hotel
is nice overall. For only P1,000 a night, I enjoyed a nice bed, a bathroom with
a water heater, hearty breakfast, and accommodating staff. You don’t get that
much for a thousand bucks these days.
Oops, sorry for the quick review. Now, let me get
down to business.
I allotted two days to go out and about for
adventure in one of the cleanest cities I’ve been to so far. I did some
research on the best spots to visit and the best places to eat at. My friend
even found it hilarious that I got everything planned a few months back. She
was laughing at me for being overly prepared for my Davao trip.
But, the thing about traveling is, not everything needs
to go as planned. There’s always room for adjustment. I prepared a list of
places I wanted to visit, but I ended up rehashing my itinerary.
Now, what follows is a list of the best spots and
the best activities, and you don’t necessarily need to plan your trip according
to it, but I bet you’ll have the best memories of your Davao trip if you tick
everything off.
MUSEUMS
Museyo
Dabawenyo
Never leave Davao City without paying Museyo
Dabawenyo a visit. In fact, I suggest that you place this at the top of your
itinerary, because this is one way of knowing and understanding Davao’s culture.
Entrance is free. A guide will tell you stories about how Davao got its name,
about the different tribes and ethnic groups in Davao, and many more. Take note
though that you’re not allowed to take photos inside.
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