Welcome 2019 rediscovering our own country. Here are the top six reasons to head to Davao in the New Year!
EXPLORING THE PHILIPPINES’ 7,107 PLUS ISLANDS HAS BECOME EASIER nowadays, and reaching the far-flung regions of the archipelago has been on many people’s bucket list. While it seems more IG-worthy to take photos of off the beaten track locations, thriving cities such as Davao should always remain in one’s travel shortlist.
Here are six top reasons to get on a plane for a quick getaway in Davao.
1 INDULGE IN UNIQUE TROPICAL FRUITS
Davao is known as the “Durian Capital of the Philippines,” and for good reason. Despite its notoriety for having a pungent aroma, the durian’s creamy, sweet meat has made many converts. Once you get over your initial squeamishness and take a bite of the fruit, you’ll understand why the late Anthony Bourdain fell in love with it. Once you get past the strong odor and realize that it’s an acquired taste, there’s a range of flavors and textures to enjoy, with over 12 varieties of varying sweetness and creaminess.
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Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 2018-Ausgabe von Metro.
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Man Of Firsts
FASHION DESIGNER JASON WU IS ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD WHEN IT COMES TO HIS NAMESAKE LABEL. OUT COMES HIS VERY FIRST COLLABORATION IN ASIA: AN EXCLUSIVEBAG DESIGN BETWEEN JASON WU GREY AND ZAMORA. METRO’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWREVEALS WHY ASIA IS HIS HOT SPOT FOR BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
The Takeover
STORIED HISTORIES VERSUS CONTEMPORARY NAMES— METRO DISSECTS THE CURRENT DESIGNER ROULETTE TREND. WHAT MATTERS MORE NOW—THE FASHION HOUSE OR WHOEVER IS MOVING IN?
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Will Travel For The Feed
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Bag Lady
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A Trip Down South
Welcome 2019 rediscovering our own country. Here are the top six reasons to head to Davao in the New Year!
You, Version Two
The New Year calls for a new ‘do, a new skin routine—basically a new you! From “lunchtime facial treatments” to beautiful new scents, we round up the best of what you can indulge in right here, right now
Portrait Of A Lady
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