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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Zoobic Safari in Subic, Philippines


My sister was visiting with her family and close friends. She wanted to bring her kids to interact with the animals. We brought them to Zoobic Safari located in Subic.

Entrance Fee from Zoobic Safari is:

Adults: PHP 695.00 ($14.00)
Children: PHP 595.00 ($12.00)

You can check Klook for 50% off from the regular rates:

PHP 350.00 ($7.00)

Vouchers include:

Weekday - Regular Admission Ticket Plus Photos Opportunity or Animal Feeding

Weekend - Regular Admission Ticket

The drive is 2 hours from Manila depending on the traffic.







Papa Ping is trying to scare my Mom with the snake that he is holding.






For the first time we all experience riding in a bus where you can feed the tiger when it reaches up to you unexpected.















The tiger end up going to their window and everyone started screaming. It is a great adventure to see how the live animals live.



You get the chance to feed the alligators.








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