Travel Tips

I feel like I should post something like this before I go on with my El Nido adventure posts. I don't exactly call myself well traveled but being on trips for years now I have probably learned a thing or two that are worth sharing to others specially those who are just starting the wanderlust kind of life.

I will be updating this from time to time so be sure to check back. :)

Flight Schedules

When choosing for flights to book try to book the earliest flights possible specially if you’re going to a remote place that you still need to drive to actually get there. We normally book flights from as early as 4am to 10am. In that case whatever cause of delay the airline or the airport has you would not lose an entire day sitting your butt at the airport and waiting for departure.

Travel Time

With El Nido being a 6 hour drive from Puerto Princesa J and I had to consider the travel time in booking our flight dates. Both of us do not like our vacations rushed and feeling unsatisfied by the end of the trip so we always make it a point to consider our to and from trips a whole day thing. It helps because you get to count the actual days you stay in the island and how much time you actually have to rest after flying in, tour the places and relax before flying out. 

Airport Check In

Finally the self check in kiosks in NAIA 3 for Cebu Pacific are now working. If you do not have check in baggage you can opt to use this to get your boarding pass and seat number. It actually saves you time instead of falling in line waiting for your turn at the check in counter. 

You can also utilize the Web Check in feature of the airline which is the same as the self check in one. With this you can print your own boarding pass before leaving for the airport or fall in line at the check in counter and ask them to print it for you, all they need is your ID, no need to print your Itinerary receipts. 

Research

If it is your first time going to your destination, it is a must to research all necessary details before booking hotels and travel tours (if needed). You need to know what's going on and which options are better and to be aware of the things that you can and cannot do. Travel blogs are a great help to know how to start and end your trip. Read a lot and take notes.