It’s about time to introduce our first destination of our uptown tour last Saturday in line with the Davao Bloggers Uptown Tour in cooperation with SMART and The Davao City Tourism Office. This activity is by way of introducing to you a city we deeply love.

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I love how exciting my life is in Davao, one of my favorite parts about living here is that there are so many things to do and see within a few walks.

Davao’s view from Jack’s Ridge | Photo by Kitty Purry

When you live in GSIS Heights, Matina like I do, waking up and go for jogging to this lush view is a good way to start the day! Sitting on benches or drinking a coffee at Karlo’s Gourmet & Coffee was both peaceful and reenergizing – it’s amazing what one beautiful city and loads of green foliage can do.

Jack’s Ridge atmosphere is great! There is a native restaurant, where every table overlooks the city, which slowly lightens up the as the sun sets. Lanes crisscross the hillside and there are benches where you can sit.

Special thanks to the organizers who arranged this tour for us! I had fun time with my old blogmates and new blogmates. I made new friends with some good people. I am a lucky Davao Blogger!

The Davao Eagle as photographer and the fashion blogger Dawn | Photo by Kitty Purry

So, no surprise to see group pictures, wacky posts and jump shots! We walked around the area. We stopped at a Karlo’s and grabbed a cup.

with PBB Ex-housemate Naprey at Karlo’s | Photo by John Larida

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Here’s a list of some fun things to do in Jack’s Ridge either alone, with loved ones, friends or family.

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See local art: Check out exquisite works of art and reminisce the captivating beauty of the city with the souvenir shop’s pieces of mementos.

Get lazy: Spend an afternoon in Karlo’s Gourmet & Coffee. Enjoy a cool ambience of glass walls and spectacular view. They serve American style oatmeal cookies and milk shakes.

Sing your heart out: at TapRoom Piano and KTV (formerly named BMW Bar).It is a place to relax and unwind while enjoying a breathtaking view of Davao.

Catch a live show: Enjoy the night listening to the sounds of the best band in the city as they perform fabulous and energetic number as you dine or have a drink at Kai’s Bar and Grill.

Take a food trip: If you’re craving for a real satisfying meal, Jack’s Ridge main restaurant Taklobo Restaurant where you should be.

Take a break: Escape Davao’s hustle and bustle city life and visit Jack’s Ridge Kool Kat’s Pool where you can plunge in or just float lazily around, relaxing to the refreshing sound of water falls built for your pleasure.

FOR INQUIRIES AND RESERVATIONS:

Shrine Hills, Matina Davao City 8000 Philippines
Tel # 63.82.2978830 to 31 Telefax 63.82.2976535
Cell # 09218013499
Visit their website: Jack’s Ridge
Email add: info@jacksridgedavao.com & jacksridgedavao@yahoo.com.ph

Special thanks to the following:

• Davao Bloggers
• Davao Photographer
• The City Tourism Operations Office (CTCO)
• Jack’s Ridge Resort and Restaurant
• Karlo’s Gourmet and Coffee
• SMART

Photographers:

• Jesus “Susing” Tinapay 
• John Carlo Larida 
• Hannah Abello 

Participants (Davao Bloggers):

• Georg Kevin Paquet 
• Mark Glenn Cabrera 
• Dawn Villahermosa 
• Kitty Purry 
• Algene Cutamora 
• Carla Nazario 
• Naprey Almario 
• Faust Principe

 

The Uptown Adventurers | Photo by Susing Tinapay