located in the southeastern philippines, davao is a city totally given over to the distinct smell of durian which is a delicious tropical fruit with a less than heavenly odor. one doesn't need a map of the philippines to locate the island city of davao, a good sense of smell will do. durian is something of a paradox but there's far more to this idyllic isle than meets the nose. an aquamarine surf laps at bountiful beaches. mountains soar in the distance, and rainforests squawk with the sound of exotic creatures. waling waling, a prized orchid, and other tropical flowers bloom in the eden nature park, while the majestic philippine eagle and endangered species have found a haven at the eagle sanctuary. davao is a city with a distinct smell- the unmistakable smell of durian fruit. sometimes