Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2012

I am so happy to be picked as one of the participants for DFAT 2012.  I was informed that am included in the list in November last year.  So, I am looking forward to the day when I will be taking some days leave to attend this event.  As of this writing,  that one day is just a day away and that will be on Thursday.  I have planned that on Thursday night I will be traveling to Davao and I hope I can be on time for the opening appointment Friday morning.


DFAT 2012 participants are the following:

The Itinerary:
MAY 4, 2012 (Friday)

Morning - Arrivals, airport pick ups by RENZ BULSECO (0932-6766050)

Morning - Optional Tour of Crocodile Park and Buttefly House

2 pm Briefing, Introductions, and Welcome Snacks at RANCHERO, Abreeza Ayala Mall (https://www.facebook.com/rancherogroup1)

4 pm - Optional Zorv and Zipline Ride (each ride costs around P300)

7 pm Dinner and socials with Davao Bloggers at LACHI'S (https://www.facebook.com/lachisdavao)

9 pm Optional Visit to Magsaysay Fruit Stand


MAY 5, 2012 (Saturday)

7 am Departure for Kapatagan Valley, Davao del Sur (Optional Trip Cost: +P300)

10 am - Brunch at Fiesta Sorpresa in Digos City (https://www.facebook.com/FiestaSorpresaDigos)

12 nn – Visit to Kublai’s AGONG HOUSE and TIBOLO VILLAGE

1 pm – Visit and Snacks at Mt Apo Highland Resort (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mt-Apo-Highland-Resort/223703300976777)

2 pm - Departure for Davao City

5:30 pm – Fire Dance Show at Tribu K'Mindanawan

7 pm - Dinner at PiYESya KTv and Restobar (https://www.facebook.com/PiyestaKTVandRestobar)


MAY 6, 2012 (Sunday)

7 am - Island hopping with ISLANDS BANCA CRUISES TOUR (https://www.facebook.com/islandsbancacruisesdavao); Optional Trip Cost: +P300 for breakfast, lunch and water; lechon sponsored byhttp://www.EatsTerrific.com

4 pm - Return to Davao City

5 pm - Optional Trip to Sabroso Food Market (https://www.facebook.com/SabrosoSundayMarket) ;Cost would depend on the food you'd like to sample

7 pm - Dinner and at Crepelato (https://www.facebook.com/crepelato)

9 pm - Frozen Yoghurt at Yoh Froz (https://www.facebook.com/iloveyohfroz)


MAY 7, 2012 (Monday)

12 nn - Lunch at Mam Bebs


5 pm - Early Dinner at Rego's Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Regos-plus-Leafy/126601354052195) and Cupcakes at Jonathan's Cupcakery (https://www.facebook.com/JonathansCupcakery)

7 pm - Send off

Sponsors and Partners:

Green Windows Dormitel



Globe Tattoo

Ranchero

Lachi's

Fiesta Sorpresa
Mt. Apo Highland Resort

PiYESta KTV

Island Banca Cruises Tour

Crepelato

Yoh Froz

Mam Bebs

Tiny Kitchen

Rego's Cafe

Jonathan's Cupcakery

The Organizers:



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DFAT is a yearly event hosted by Davao Bloggers and I think this is their fifth year.  I just feel so lucky to be chosen from one of the many applicants to their limited slots.



This is my first DFAT and this blog (travel blog) represents me in this event.


Excited mode...:)


Excited to meet fellow participants and excited to have a taste of Davao Food.

Comments

  1. Mt. Apo Highland Resort [Mirror Lake} | Pinay TravelsJune 6, 2012 at 4:52 AM

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  2. markyJune 29, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Was kicking myself for missing this one. Got sick on the day of my flight. I heard you all had a great time...foodtripping :)

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