Going to Nagsasa is pretty simple. You can also include this place after your overnight trip to Anawangin.

Again, Zambales is 2 to 3 hours away from Manila to Brgy. Pundaquit, just go to one of Victory Liner stations, get yourself a ticket to Iba, Zambales or Sta. Cruz, Zambales (Php 251.00). When nearing the town of San Antonio, tell the conductor to drop you off the town’s public market.

Then call a tricycle going to Mt. Pundaquit (Php 60.00 for every two passenger) which is 25 to 30 min tricycle ride. Boat to Nagsasa from Mt. Pundaquit is Php 1,500 good for 4 people.

For more complete Island Hopping travel guide, you can also visit this link: A Complete Travel Guide to Nagsasa, Anawangin, and Capones + Sample Itineraries

Mt. Pundaquit boat rentals

Nagsasa burned down.

I suggest going to Nagsasa Cove first and spend overnight there then include Anawangin or Capones in your trip in the morning after. I prefer Nagsasa Cove over Anawangin in terms of view. Also, there is lesser people in Nagsasa compared to Anawangin.

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It was a hot sunny day in Singapore and I can still remember how excited I was when I first got there — it was my first international flight.

Building near the Singapore Hawker Centre.

How about you, what was your first international flight?

So you’re thinking of getting out of Dodge for a little bit? How about a nice little vacation to rejuvenate your mind and replenish your soul? Well, before you can reap the benefits of a relaxing week away from work, you need to get your ducks in a row so that you don’t waste your time and money.

Here are a few financial tips for setting up your travel plans:

1. Look for the best deal. One of the first things you need to do before you travel is look around for the best deals out there. Aggregator sites will often issue first time customers amazing offers such as all inclusive Hawaii vacation packages and compensated hotel expenses. Don’t just rely on a travel agent, which often costs you an exorbitant amount of money for information you can easily find online for free.

2. Get travel insurance. Travel insurance protects you in case of flight cancellations, emergency evacuations, medical bills, and stolen valuables. If you have an existing healthcare plan, check to see how it covers your overseas. You may need supplemental insurance.

3. Be organized. Make a list of your credit card numbers, with bank names, expiry dates, and customer service numbers. Make sure you have credit cards, local currency, and traveler’s checks. Keep copies of your financial information, such as credit card bills, driver’s license, passport, and government and tax documents. Also, be sure to sign up with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so that in case of an emergency the State Department will be able to help you.

4. Be smart about fees. Visa and Mastercard issue a 1% fee on international transactions and this can be in addition to currency conversion fees. To minimize these fees while still not relying too much on cash, shop around for the best overseas card rates. More importantly, avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) that some merchants charge in addition to your already existing foreign transaction fee.

These steps won’t completely square away your travel plans, but they will help you to minimize risks, effort, and expense. Getting your finances in tow is the most important first step to take before embarking on a new travel expedition.

Singapore Zoo was the biggest zoo I’ve visited so far. When I was drafting my first day DIY Singapore itinerary, I decided to tag Singapore Zoo as the first place to visit and the time frame to explore this place was from 8:30 am to 10:30 am; however, when I got there I spent almost 5 hours, I didn’t expect this zoo was huge plus the fact that it rained.

The entrance fee was SG$20 for adults, but before buying the ticket, I saw a brochure with “$3 off admission” by just presenting it to the cashier together with your passport. So I grabbed it and only paid SG$17 YAY.

Going inside, grab a map with a comprehensive guide to help you explore the zoo. Don’t forget to catch shows like “Splash Safari” and “Elephants At Work and Play” while exploring. Animal feeding have schedules as well, you just have to buy their foods from the caretakers and feed them.

Cotton-top Tamarin

Cotton-top tamarins is said to be one of the endangered primates. They have a life span of 25 years from it’s captivity which is longer than its life in the wild about 14-16 years only.

Sleeping scarlet Macaw

Lion

Babirusa

White Tiger

Fun facts! Tigers not only have stripes on their fur, but also on their skin. Tigers normally do not attack humans unlike lions. After big kill, they may not eat again for a week or two.

This is how far a full grown tiger can jump

Grey kangaroo

Yes! Finally I saw a kangaroo! It’s amazing that they do really have pockets hehe.

The Hamadryas baboons

Elephants At Work and Play show

I wasn’t able to watch this show as I was busy touring around and became unaware of the schedule. However, I was able to watch the Rain Forest Show.

Rain Forest Fights Back show

Before the show started, I bought some snacks and at last I was able to rest my swelling feet for a while. I didn’t like the antagonist in this show, he was overacting, that’s why he’s the antagonist lol, annoying. But the show was very good, tells a story to preserve the nature for the wild.

Shit happened for which it rained so hard around 10:00 and I stayed in one of the shelters facing the huge vivaria where Jaguars were being observed by other tourists. I was trapped, some continued their journey and some stayed and waited for the rain to stop. I chose to continue, never mind the rain, I had my scarf to protect me and my camera bag is waterproof.

On my next blog update, you will see the difference between jaguar, leopard, and cheetah.

I used to travel with my laptop but for some reasons, I went back for being a desktop user. Even my friends who travel a lot always bring their laptop to update their statuses and blog about their adventures while on the road. Nevertheless, I am still saving for a new netbook, I admit I can’t live without it lol.

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