Davao Walker

Green Coffee is located along JP Laurel also known as Bajada. This venue is known to students as one of the places to go when studying, finishing theses, and for group study. Hence, a lot of students and professionals hang out here. I can say that Bajada for the most part is a far stretch of commercial districts and it will be hard to notice especially during peak hours. So I'll give you an important landmark, also make sure to review it with google maps.  When your starting point is at Ateneo de Davao University, or along Victoria Plaza, the important landmark is the Buhangin Flyover and the Social Security System Office- because Green Coffee Bajada Branch is around this area. From Ateneo, just ride a jeep with Bajada Signage going to Sasa or SM Lanang. Take note that, there are jeepneys that has Bajada route going to Buhangin. Do not take this jeepney. Instead, RIDE THE JEEPNEY WITH THE FOLLOWING ROUTE: 1) Sasa (With Bajada Signage) 2) Route 4 3) SM Lanang 4) Tibungco ...

Victoria Plaza is the first mall in Davao City. It is located along J.P Laurel, also known as Bajada. Almost everyone in Davao knows where VPlaza is. It is famous in having affordable prices for goods, and having churches converted from old cinema theatre. From Mintal: 1. Make it your goal to go to the National Highway via motorcycle, tricycle, and etc. National Highway is referred to as the Davao- Bukidnon road.  2. Along the National Road, ride a Roxas bound jeep. 3. Drop at Ateneo de Davao University. 4. Ride a jeep with the following signage: Route 4, Buhangin, Sasa via JP Laurel 5. Drop at Victoria Plaza. The building is adjacent to a foot bridge.

Hi. I promised myself to post series of new entries for my blog this year as I am glad with the stats that I've been getting from you. I've been excited in writing and documenting new routes. So please extend your patience for me just this time because your gorgeous author is busy for her licensure exam this June. Yes, I will publish new entries, complete with pictures of landmarks. All the best, DW.

SM Lanang is one of the biggest malls in Mindanao. It has many and huge retail shops, dancing fountain, and etc. If you're visiting Davao, you wouldn't want to miss SM Premier.  From Mintal, Calinan: 1. Ride a jeep going to Roxas. Drop to Ateneo de Davao University in front of Marco Polo Hotel.  2. Walk to the adjacent side of the building (across City Triangle) and ride a jeep with SM Lanang signage/ Sasa signage. 3. The trip takes about 25-30 mins. =) From UM Bolton: 1. I usually ride a jeep going to SM Lanang in front of Jaltan. It's located in Claveria.  From SM Ecoland: 1. Ride a jeep going to Roxas. 2. Drop to Ateneo de Davao in front of Marco Polo. 3. Walk to the adjacent side of the building (across City Triangle) and ride a jeep with SM Lanang signage/ Sasa signage. From Toril: 1. Ride a jeep going to Roxas. 2. Drop to Aldevinco (the famous pasalubong store in Davao, just across Marco Polo Hotel Davao) 3. Ride a jeep with SM Lanang signage.

Cafe Demitasse is located in Torres, Davao City. It is a cafe with unique interiors- eclectic (I should say). We searched for nearby cafes with function rooms and this cafe is perfect for meetings! We stayed in a function hall that can accommodate to 10-20pax. The cafe also has larger rooms so just contact them anytime. (082) 282 2828 How to commute if your reference point is in Gaisano Mall Davao: 1. Ride any jeep except those with Obrero. (Specifically NHA Buhangin, V-Plaza, Abreeza, Sasa). 2. (If this is your first time, I encourage you to seat at the front seat of the jeepney) Ask him to drop you in Torres street- the landmark is Petron and Shell Gasoline Station.  3. Take a walk and go to the Dimsum Diner where there are yellow tricycle ready for your service. 4. Instruct the driver that you'll go to Cafe Demitasse. =) This is us during our closecell meeting in Cafe Demitasse. (photos from my leader, Ps. Bek Morelos) If your reference point is in Abreez...

SM Ecoland is one of the landmarks here in Davao City. Architecturally speaking, you will know a mall because of its landscape and facade. So do not worry dear reader, take the guts to ask questions and follow directions. I would be happy to help you out through this blog! (By the way, you can always choose to ride a taxi when you're in a hurry) From Mintal: Just a jeep away! Ride a jeep with SM Ecoland and you're ready to go. The trip usually takes 40- 50mins (traffic jam included). From Toril: The jeep with Roxas route can pass through SM Ecoland but it would really take time. However, if you're in a hurry, drop to Matina Centerpoint Mall and ride a jeep that has SM Ecoland- by doing this you'll cut off your time by at least 30mins. From Uyanguren: There are jeeps available with SM Ecoland especially in front of NCCC Uyanguren. 

Dear commuter, there are 2 NCCC Malls here in Davao: one in Matina and one in  Uyanguren. NCCC Mall Matina can be easily identified because it is larger (3-4storeys) than the one in Uyanguren. On the other hand, NCCC Uyanguren can be found in Davao's China Town (the building is smaller than the other branch- 2-3 storeys). If you are from Toril: Just ride a jeepney from Toril with a Roxas route. This jeep will pass to NCCC Matina. You can easily identify the mall's facade with a large NCCC Mall on it. If you are still having trouble, do not hesitate to ask questions. =) If you are from Mintal: Ride a jeep with a Roxas route. Drop to Matina Crossing (landmark: across Centerpoint Mall, where there are MLuilier, Cebuana Luilier, etc) The following jeep routes can pass by NCCC Matina:            a. NCCC Uyanguren (be sure to drop to NCCC Matina)            b. GMall            c...