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Mati, Davao Oriental offers a beautiful landscapes and a number of beautiful resorts. It has always been known as the beach destination, with foreigners flocking to the city to enjoy what its beaches have to offer. Dahican is one of the most popular destinations in Mati with its 2-kilometer pure, fine white sand shore. It has recently become a prime destination for surfers and skimboarders.  One resort that is very unique in Mati City where peaceful beachfront, privacy of the customers, and the harmony of the nature and fresh air  is what most travelers and visitors enjoy. This resort is called the Bahia Beach Resort. Bahia Beach Resort is a Tropicana concept. The wide open space with Cabanas, Casitas, and Pavilion is situated in the entire land area. Traveller and visitor who loves to sleep in a tent can also enjoy the beach while setting up their camping tents just right across the seashore.  The resort is very perfect for family because of its calm water which is safe for kids. It

Be acquainted with nature and indulge in an authentic mountain experience. Enjoy the nature's air breeze and be amazed by the spectacular view of pine tress around the park. Have fun with a lot of its amenities and its recreational activities with your friends and family. Appreciate the different cultural treasures of Mindanao. Eden Nature Park is located at Eden Bayabas Toril, Davao City (around 30-40 minutes away from the city proper). How to Get There? The place is pretty easy to find. If you drive your own car, you can check it via Waze and Google maps. If you are not familiar in Davao City, you can ride a taxi or request the resort to pick you up. If you are planning on commuting, here are some helpful tips for you: From Davao City proper (downtown area0, take a Toril Jeep (PUV). You can see them at Aldevinco in Roxas St (in front of Ateneo De Davao University), you can also find then near University of Mindanao in Bolton St or you can also check SM Ecoland. Jeepney fare from

Mati, Davao Oriental, specially Dahican Beach, is known for its powdery white sand, uncrowded shores and crystal blue waters that will surely greet you if you are new to this location.  This 7-kilometer stretch of beach surrounded by coconut trees has been dubbed as the next Boracay which draws crowds from all over mainland Mindanao, Manila and Cebu.  This destination is called as the "Surfing Meca" in the Davao Region as this place is known for  surfers, skimboarders, and beach bums like me. Local Government units strives to keep the area protected as this is also a sanctuary for sea turtles (Pawikan).  The name "Dahican" comes from the word "dahik",  the word locals use to describe their act of coming in from the sea to nest. You can also watch the full episode of me exploring in Mati Davao Oriental specilly in Dahican and Bahia Beach Resort in my You Tube Channel:  Exploring Mati Davao Oriental: Dahican Beach ------------ Follow, Like and Subscribe to

 "Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. Your day will come." - Unknown I have been away from blogging for so many years. My last blog was in 2015. I got busy. My priorities changed. I have lived a life out of the blogosphere. Then, COVID-19 happened. Need to change my priorities. Opportunities arises... then vlog came. I began vlogging last March 2020 (exactly on my 40th birthday. I launched Call Me Xander vlog which aims to give inspiration and hope to people who are in lockdown and to remind everyone that despite of the global pandemic we can still live and rise from the adversities in life.  And so, I have decided to revive this blog as well. To continue to write down all our experiences and travels.  I hope you will also join me as I start a new chapter of my vlogging/blogging journey.  Salamat mga Ka-Generation!