Blog Posts

  • I’m someone who grew up eating my mum’s brownies and revel bars. Later on, I learned how to make them myself. I think this is what set the standard for all sweets I’ve tasted since. I’m actually someone who isn’t that much of a sweet tooth but once a dessert hits that standard, I swear,…

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  • Crocodile Park & Zoo Reopens For 15th-Year Anniversary on September 1, 2020

    I think almost everyone in Davao knows about Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo. It’s a staple for almost at least one childhood fieldtrip, family trip or just a place you went to to visit Pangil, the largest crocodile in the Philippines. Davao Digital Influencers was invited to a day with our favorite wildlife animals and…

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  • Real estate projects require 30% of its development to open space. This is intended for a green space, common facilities (or amenity areas) as well as roads and drainage facilities. The remaining 70% is for the structures. It will come as a surprise to anyone that one developer goes the opposite direction. Home-grown CrisRon Holiday…

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  • Enjoy increased reliability and engine efficiency with Havoline’s proprietary C.O.R.E.+ Technology and ZOOMTECH Manila, Philippines – Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), today unveiled a new generation of four-stroke motorcycle and scooter engine oils that maximizes engine performance and delivers smooth engine operation on all road conditions. The new product line for motorcycles and…

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  • Hey, ladies! If you’ve followed my blog since day 1, you would know that I’m someone who looks to improve my impact in the world. Right now, the world seems more chaotic than it usually is; there’s a pandemic, there are explosions and flash floods throughout the world. It was in 2017 that I tried…

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  • This pandemic is crazy. We’re about 5 months into this quarantine and it hasn’t been easy. There’s this constant fear of being contaminated and causing more illness. As a medical professional and a former Patient Care Management college instructor who discussed sterile techniques, I thought I knew all there was to proper protection and infection…

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  • After the COVID-19 closed offices and paused business for a couple of months, government has relaxed on its restrictions starting in mid-May when Davao was placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). On July 1, under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), several other business establishments were given the go signal to operate with the strict safety…

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  • Structural Comes First: Building Legacy Leisure Residences Earthquake-Ready

    When it comes to choosing property, I often consider three things: the price, the location and the structure of the property. With the recent earthquakes in the region, structural integrity has instantly topped that list. Structural Integrity definitely bears most weight because when you’re investing in property (or anything, really), you’d like to think that…

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  • If there’s anything the COVID-19 and the community quarantine have taught us, it is the importance of proper home design. Long weekends in the comforts of home is always cherished, but for an extended period of time? That is undreamed of until today. It has become the “new normal”.  Home is the ultimate place of…

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  • Here’s a little fact about me: I love cheesecakes. I’d choose cheesecakes over moist cakes or any pastry any time. So it isn’t really a surprise that I learned how to make easy, no-frills cheesecakes at an early age. Growing up, my mum always encouraged us to get our hands dirty in the kitchen and…

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I’m Gaelle.

I’m a lifestyle content creator and writer based in Davao City. Most of the time you’ll find me sharing stories about everyday life, food spots around the city, and little ways to make things simpler and more enjoyable.

If you’re from Davao or just curious about what life here is like, think of me as your friendly guide and big sister on the internet. I share honest recommendations, personal lessons, and bits of inspiration from living and creating in this city I love.

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