Simple & Quick: Trip Journal by iQapps

I found this very convenient app for the iphone called, “Trip Journal” by iQapps.

It’s a simple and quick tool to record your travels that keeps your photos, videos, location and your notes in one site. It requires you to have an internet connection, whether on 3G, Edge or Wifi. I tried it on my phone and the GPS Positioning works really well. If you can’t access your location, you can always do Manual Positioning which is a useful tool when you want to point out your exact location.

One neat thing also is that it tracks your routes into “Waypoints” – lines are drawn on the map from your starting point to your final stop. Another cool thing is that you can also add some media files like photos and videos on each waypoint! Neah huh?!

You can share your travels easier through Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube and Twitter. It’s definitely worth a try if you want a quick way to save your travel moments.

Just search for “TRIP JOURNAL” in the Appstore or check out the website at: http://www.trip-journal.com 

or you can access your Trip Journal through Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/tripjournal

Try it ‘coz you just might like it!

The Phone Call…

As we got into the cab, the look on the driver’s face just gave it all. There was an air of sadness and quietness, and his face…it was blank…

…and so we rolled and passed EDSA….seeing: EDSA’s hustle and bustle with cars, trucks and buses all trying to squeeze in around you, honking and tailgating…but the driver managed to squeeze us out of the tangled mess just in the nick of time…

As we got closer to the U-Turn Slot by Mcdonald’s Quezon Ave., the driver answered his mobile phone and spoke quietly. But of course, we heard what he said…and as he spoke, I was able to put the story together…I felt this huge pain in my chest, and my excitement to go to our destination suddenly faded…my heart was beating so fast…

I wanted to cry as I listened…but then he cried…I could hear him sobbing and his face, as I saw it on the rear-view mirror, was that of a heartbroken old man…

As we passed around the Quezon City Memorial Circle, I noticed him taking some folded money out of the cigarette box, it was just a small amount…I really had to ask him…I just had to because the pain inside me was excruciating. He didn’t have enough money to pay for the bills in the hospital, because he only had a few trips. His two children got into an accident the night before, one survived, the other didn’t make it…
He said, “mahirap talaga kung wala kang pambayad sa ospital…” (it’s really hard if you don’t have money to pay the hospital)

I felt so helpless, because we didn’t have enough money to spare him, so I just prayed to myself that God would help him with his pain and grief…that someone would help him…It’s Christmas Time and we’re all supposed to be happy…I prayed hard for him in those few minutes as tears rolled down my face…

Our trip was P80 in total, we could only spare him a few extra, so we gave him P200. I just patted his shoulder as I was stepping out and told him that everything will be alright…He looked at me, and a tiny smile filled his saddened face…

At least when I got out of the cab, I felt relieved that the little extra was a big difference…
That short trip did strike me in the most deepest sense – it was a little reality check, a reminder of the truths about life…

Soon after that, we were able to buy the car that we've always wanted...

When you share your blessings to others, they too will share you their blessings...

Un Paradis Sur Terre…

An escape to a Tropical Paradise in the South Seas…

Peace…Tranquility…Bliss…This is what you will find in Alegre Beach Resort and Spa, located in the north eastern region of Cebu, in the coastal town of Sogod. The resort is about an hour and half drive from Cebu City, approximately 75 Kilometers from Mactan International Airport.

Upon entering the hugely gated resort, I knew it was going to be a REAL TREAT! Driving along the road with lush tropical gardens everywhere you look, the resort seemed really big. After 5 minutes, we finally got to the Lobby/Reception and was greeted with a huge smile from the bellboy, who helped us unload our bags. A few minutes after checking in, the bellboy took us on a golf cart ride to where the rooms are located. We walked a little bit more upon getting off the cart to get to our room.

Well, all I can say is that it was worth all that travel…

 

So, here’s a short video of the 3-Day stay at Alegre Beach Resort and Spa:

Un Paradis Sur Terre…

This one is highly recommended by me, especially if you’re looking for a quiet place to relax and unwind, while enjoying the beauty of nature in one perfect location.

For more info, please visit:

ALEGRE BEACH RESORT AND SPA