{"id":355,"date":"2019-04-22T11:37:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T03:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2019-05-24T14:04:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T06:04:41","slug":"traveling-to-davao","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/traveling-to-davao\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling to Davao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/davao-6-G.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765\" width=\"627\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/davao-6-G.jpg 860w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/davao-6-G-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/davao-6-G-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/davao-6-G-500x253.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption>Downtown Davao: The famous San Pedro St., the heart of Davao City \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj2rtan7u_hAhWCE4gKHTOFAu0Qjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwaytogo.cebupacificair.com%2Fthis-is-why-davao-is-the-most-liveable-city-in-the-philippines%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw0fe0gaQmDhvwsh3M5KVny_&amp;ust=1556440356145056\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to inspire Davaoe\u00f1os? After buying your ticket to DVO, PH, you have to make sure how to get around, first. This post talks about: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Basic information about the airport<\/li><li>Getting to your hotel in a cab<\/li><li>Recommended hotels near the WordCamp Davao venue<\/li><li>Getting WiFi or Internet data in the Philippines<\/li><li>Notes for international travelers<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue reading to make your speaking experience a better one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will arrive at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davaoairport.com\/\">Davao International Airport<\/a> or A.K.A Francisco Bangoy International Airport (IATA: <strong>DVO<\/strong>, ICAO: RPMD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>Daang Maharlika Highway, Buhangin, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur<\/li><li><strong>Code: <\/strong>DVO  <\/li><li><strong>Busiest times:<\/strong> 3 PM &#8211; 6 PM <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Getting to your hotel in a cab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Davao is well-known for its honest cab drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the taxi fare, the starting rate in Davao starts at <strong>Php40.00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend a homegrown cab-hailing app in Davao, Hirna.   You can download Hirna if you have mobile data for your <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ph\/app\/hirna-the-app-for-passengers\/id1342153344?mt=8\">iPhone <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.avisbudget.philippines&amp;hl=en\">Android <\/a>phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hotels and Airbnb Options near Matina, Davao City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These hotels are nearby the WordCamp Davao 2019 venue, <a href=\"https:\/\/umindanao.edu.ph\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">University of Mindanao<\/a>, Matina, Davao. Interested to Airbnb? <a href=\"#airbnb\">Scroll down to our few Airbnb recommendations<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homecresthotel.com\/\">Home Crest Hotel <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tulip Drive corner Walnut Avenue | Ecoland Phase 7, across SM City Davao, Davao City, Mindanao 8000, Philippines <br><strong>Phone: <\/strong> 0922 998 8268 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-742\" width=\"628\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel-392x300.jpg 392w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/home-crest-hotel.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwijisC_7u_hAhXRFogKHdMwBMAQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homecresthotel.com.ph%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw0exQPwmy9LdDCJdRCMcP46&amp;ust=1556440404034437\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"http:\/\/greenwindowsdormitel.com\/\">Green Windows Dormitel <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>:  (082) 300 3893 <br><strong>Address:<\/strong>   FTC TOWER, 5Th Floor, 1034 Mount Apo St, Davao City  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/green-windows-dormitel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-720\" width=\"619\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/green-windows-dormitel.jpg 550w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/green-windows-dormitel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/green-windows-dormitel-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiygO3O7u_hAhWLd94KHfmnBMcQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com.ph%2FHotel_Review-g298459-d2413589-Reviews-Green_Windows_Dormitel-Davao_City_Davao_del_Sur_Province_Mindanao.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw2UOYuEzBnBEhNxnlZAa-C0&amp;ust=1556440440465550\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grandmensenghotel\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Grand Men Seng<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;A. Pichon St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;(082) 221 9040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/grand-menseng-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-746\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/grand-menseng-hotel.jpg 550w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/grand-menseng-hotel-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/grand-menseng-hotel-452x300.jpg 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiyvaje7u_hAhXPF4gKHfIpCfIQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com.ph%2FHotel_Review-g298459-d603154-Reviews-Grand_Menseng_Hotel-Davao_City_Davao_del_Sur_Province_Mindanao.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw0mRV2S5Zw1YIW47qC5diyu&amp;ust=1556440471897354\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theroyalmandayahotel.com\/\">The Royal Mandaya Hotel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jln Palma Gil St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur<br><strong>Phone:&nbsp;<\/strong>(082) 225 8888<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/122229224-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/122229224.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/122229224-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/122229224-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/122229224-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjchvj87u_hAhXRM94KHT8sAecQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fph%2Fthe-royal-mandaya.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw1f1q0eAs0pdSYJaANEOPr4&amp;ust=1556440537752987\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/abreeza.sedahotels.com\/\">Seda Abreeza<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong> Abreeza Ayala Business Park , J.P. Laurel Ave, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;(082) 244 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/04\/444386_17081001590055274948-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/444386_17081001590055274948.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/444386_17081001590055274948-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/444386_17081001590055274948-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davao.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/04\/444386_17081001590055274948-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwijlfzv7u_hAhVPfXAKHRiUBssQjhx6BAgBEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fseda-abreeza-davao%2Fhotel%2Fdavao-city-ph.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw2UeAdajTby7ZfOKGV4zvmo&amp;ust=1556440510176334\">Credit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"airbnb\">6.<a href=\"https:\/\/abreeza.sedahotels.com\/\"> <\/a>Airbnb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/abnb.me\/xs7NLofySW\" target=\"_blank\">Fully furnished 35sqm apartelle w\/ 100mbps fibr<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/abnb.me\/xuZZCvbySW\" target=\"_blank\">2-Bedroom Condo for 5 People in Davao city<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abnb.me\/Xtot9u7xSW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Enricos Apartelles and Suites<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Getting WiFi or Internet Data in the Philippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.philippinestravelpackage.com\/blog\/getting-internet-access-in-the-philippines\/\">post <\/a>on how to get internet access in the Ph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Notes for international travelers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 1. Find out whether you need a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.ph\/faqs\/visa-inquiry\/temporary-visitor-s-visa\">Visitor Visa.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 2. If you do need a visa, please read the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfa.gov.ph\/guidelines-requirements\">Information about the Philippines Visa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfa.gov.ph\/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa\">Guidelines on the entry of temporary visitors to the Philippines<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Visa Application assistance templates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/consular.dfa.gov.ph\/images\/2018\/VisaForms\/Annex_A.pdf\">Annex A<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/consular.dfa.gov.ph\/images\/2018\/VisaForms\/Annex_B.pdf\">Annex B<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/consular.dfa.gov.ph\/images\/2018\/VisaForms\/Annex_C.pdf\">Annex C<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/consular.dfa.gov.ph\/images\/2018\/VisaForms\/Annex_D.pdf\">Annex D<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us if you need help with anything!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with us if you need anything regarding your travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/2019.davao.wordcamp.org\/contact\/\"><strong>CONTACT US<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to inspire Davaoe\u00f1os? 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