Jam & Gelo Travels

05/08/2025

🎨✨ Art, nature, and IG-worthy architecture all in one place? YES PLEASE!
If you’re looking for a unique and aesthetic spot near the Metro, Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo is a must-visit! 😍

📍Located in Rizal, it's perfect for a day trip for those from Metro Manila or even from the South.
💸 Entrance is only ₱300 and super sulit, from the beautiful whitewashed buildings, dreamy garden paths, and thought-provoking art exhibits. Every corner is a photo spot! 📸🏛️

And guess what? May coffee shops and restaurants din inside the museum grounds. No need to go far if you need a breather (or a latte fix ☕😉).

🌿 Whether you’re an art lover, a nature fan, or just want a relaxing yet inspiring weekend, this place is definitely worth the trip.

✅ Save this for your next getaway idea!
Have you been to Pinto? Share your fave spot in the comments! 🖼️👇

31/07/2025

✈️ Travel if you can. Travel while you can. 🌍✨

If you love discovering new places, experiencing new cultures, or tasting food that’s not on your usual plate, then go and travel. 🍜🌏

If you want to build lasting memories with your spouse, friends, or family, then set that trip and make it count. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

If your heart is calling for a solo adventure to reflect, recharge, or meet new people, then take that step. 🌄🧭

As long as you're able financially, physically, and emotionally, then don’t hold back.

💡 Travel doesn't have to be expensive, trendy, or even far.
Sometimes, all it takes is a quick trip to a nearby city or a quiet escape just a few hours away.
It’s not about how far you go, but it’s about the memories you create and the experiences you’ll carry forever. 💖

You don’t need to follow the crowd. You just need to follow what truly matters to you.
Travel within your means, not beyond them. 💸✅

✨ And before you go:
✔️ Use your leave credits, you earned them.
✔️ Fulfill your work and family responsibilities.
✔️ Inform your team.
✔️ Prepare your home.
✔️ Don’t go into debt just to post a view.

Travel smart. Travel with purpose. Travel while your feet can still carry you.
Because life isn’t just about routines, it’s about moments worth remembering. 💭📸

💬 Where’s your next destination? near or far? Let us know in the comments! 👇

30/07/2025

🇵🇭 Travel Thoughts: Mahal ba talaga mag-travel sa Pilipinas?

Lately, I keep hearing this and sometimes thought about this:
"Mas mura pa and mas worth it mag-travel abroad kesa sa Pilipinas."

And to be honest? Sometimes may point and mapapaisip ka talaga.
From overpriced fees, tourist traps, and poor transportation, minsan nakakainis at nakakalungkot.

Pero nitong last birthday trip namin sa Rizal na ilang oras lang ang layo from Metro Manila, I was reminded of this:
👉 Ang dami pa rin palang magagandang lugar sa Pilipinas.
Mountains with city light views. Beaches na blue and peaceful. Historical spots, rich culture, masarap na local food, all within reach and accessible.

Hindi mo kailangan ng "Project 82" para ma-appreciate ang ganda ng Pinas.
Minsan, kailangan lang natin tumingin ulit. Appreciate what’s near. What’s familiar.

Yes, it’s true.
✅ Minsan mahal.
✅ Minsan hassle.
✅ Minsan nakakadismaya ang sistema.

Pero it doesn’t mean hindi maganda ang Pilipinas.
Maybe we just need more intentional travels here, less touristy, more local. Less checklist, more connection. ✨

Let’s keep exploring. Let’s still hope.
Let’s still believe our country is worth seeing again.

🌄🇵🇭

Join us on a captivating travel as we traverse the vibrant landscapes of the Philippines and beyond.

20/07/2025

🎉 It’s that “birthday month” kind of feeling again...
A mix of excitement, reflection, and a little soul-searching. 🌀

July marks another year of life for me and while I’m truly grateful and excited, I can’t help but pause and reflect:
❓ Am I where I’m really supposed to be?
❓ Is this job, this journey, this path… really it? Should I start a business now?
❓ Should I change directions? Start fresh? Do more?
❓ What is my true purpose and am I living it fully?

Then I’m reminded of God’s word to Jeremiah, a message I believe speaks to all of us:

📖 “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart.”
- Jeremiah 1:5

What a powerful reminder:
🌱 Our lives are not random.
🧭 Our calling is not accidental.
💡 God already knew your purpose even before you knew yourself.

So if you're in a season of wondering too… maybe the best next step isn’t to chase every answer but to seek Him, the One who already holds them all. 🙏

✨ Another year. A deeper walk. A clearer purpose.

12/07/2025

🌧 Not Every Day Is a Good Day… and That’s Okay. ☀️

During one of our recent church fellowships, we had a chance to pause and share what’s been going on in our lives, the kind of honest check-in that makes you realize just how diverse everyone's journey really is.

Some shared about losing a loved one while facing family conflicts at the same time.
Some are caring for a sick family member, struggling emotionally and financially with medical bills that reached over a million.
Some are silently drowning in debts while still trying to be the provider for their family.
Others? Just flat. No highs, no extreme lows just coasting, trying to keep afloat.
And a few shared the joy of preparing for a wedding. Beautiful, yes, but still not without its share of stress and uncertainty.

That’s life, isn’t it? Everyone is either going through something now or about to. It's not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. And honestly? I used to wonder if it’s even possible to prepare for life’s storms.

But here’s what left me in awe:
Despite the pain, the pressure, and the problems they’re still showing up.
Still smiling.
Still laughing.
Still serving.

How?
Why?
It made me reflect deeply.

Then a verse came to mind:

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…”
- James 1:2-4

That’s when it hit me, joy isn’t about the absence of hardship.
For believers, joy is about who walks with us through it.

It’s the quiet confidence that even in chaos, God is near.
It’s the assurance that our trials aren’t pointless. They’re shaping us, strengthening us, and making us more like the person God created us to be.

So if you're in a season where it feels like you're just holding it all together.
You're not alone.
Your struggles are real.
But so is God’s presence, His purpose, and His promise.

💬 Count it all joy… not because it’s easy, but because He is with you.

Join us on a captivating travel as we traverse the vibrant landscapes of the Philippines and beyond.

07/07/2025

If you're not there yet, it's still okay. Little steps are still a progress. 😊

You turned “someday” into tickets, itineraries, memories..hard-earned, all yours 🫵