Comments on: Mindanao Tourism Map

By: Samal Experiences Increased Vacancies | Journey to Samal

Samal Experiences Increased Vacancies | Journey to Samal — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:30:01 +0000

[...] to say that I find the event unconscionable. It certainly did nothing to dispel the reputation that Mindanao has gained around the [...]

By: Mindanao Tourism Map Launched | Journey to Samal

Mindanao Tourism Map Launched | Journey to Samal — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:04:30 +0000

[...] a previous article, Mindanao Tourism Map, I referenced the building of a new 3-D map to help promote tourism in Mindanao. The initial [...]

By: Randy C

Randy C — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:07 +0000

Hi Macky – I’m sure I will spend a lot of time exploring Samal once I live there. I hope to do a little each time I visit up until that time.

I wouldn’t know how to go about mapping an area. I could do something like the Open Street Map project, though I expect that will be done long before I get there. At least I would hope so.

By: macky

macky — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:05:26 +0000

sad to say, but even though i grew up on a beach house directly across samal, i don’t really know much of the interior. the island was just a swim away from our backyard!

family frequented the coastlines on weekends since we owned our own boat. save for one hike with friends to explore a creek, inland samal’s still a mystery to me. which is pretty much like every local dabawenyo (which may be a good thing).

it would be great to explore the interior & map it. maybe something you might enjoy doing once you settle there.

By: Randy C

Randy C — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:49:57 +0000

Macky – I’d really like to see what your version of a map of Samal would look like. Sounds like a great project for you. Now there’s something I know would sell a little better than the print I have up

By: Randy C

Randy C — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:46:16 +0000

Hi Kevin – I don’t think I’ve seen the Samal part of the EZ Map of Davao. At least if I have, it wasn’t presented as such. If you have time to grab a scan of that, I’d like to see it. You can email it to me, again if you have the time.

I should probably get a copy of the EZ Map Davao anyway.

By: macky

macky — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:57:21 +0000

a thought occurred to me. samal’s small enough to drive around for fun.

i could see myself just making a hobby out of finding roads & mapping the island. a big giant jigsaw puzzle to play with. an excellent way to discover hidden beaches too.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:51:38 +0000

I have the EZ Map Davao. On the back is has a map of Samal, almost as detailed as the map you have here. That’s the map I took with me when I went on my little Samal adventure. It’ok, but I think it’s missing a few roads.

I wish there were a better map as that’s the first thing I pack when I go on a trip.

By: Randy C

Randy C — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:25:09 +0000

Hi Macky – thanks for that link. I may have heard something about this awhile back, but I wasn’t aware of the site you referenced.

I’ve never really used GPS myself, but it certainly is great to see the support of this. I can see the advantage of doing so, especially in a place like Davao. I have no real sense of direction there.

I guess hard copy maps are pretty much on their way out. I know when I need to go to a location I’ve never been for work I always check Google Maps, or one the others.

By: macky

macky — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:02:05 +0000

Hi Randy,

I don’t know if you know this already, but there is a grassroots movement to map Davao via GPS. I first read it on sunstar.com.ph, but it’s now taken a life of it’s own. Even the Dept of Tourism is joining in.