Review: Snapcart

No this is not an app that can put filters on your shopping carts. Snapcart is an app that allows its users to take photos of their receipts from groceries, mini marts and drugstore and be eligible for a cashbacks.

It started in September 2015 in Indonesia. A year after the app was release in the Philippines. The developer's goal is to help companies gather data from the consumers in real time. It is a pretty awesome app, you get something back just for taking a photo of your receipts.

I have been using it for about two months now. So far, I have a total of Php 74 worth of cashbacks from 45 accepted receipts. I have 11 that was rejected due to it being old, not a valid channel and blurry ones.

Here are some rules if you plan to use Snapcart:

1. Plan when you snap.
 - You can only snap 3 times a day and you will need at least one valid receipt a week to level up.

2. Try to save receipts from supermarkets and mini mart
 - It is best if it is well printed and not faded

3. Make sure that the receipt is clean and it not crumpled.

4. Be ready to wait for the customer support team to reply to your inquiry or dispute.

5. If you are not sure if the receipt you have is valid, snap it anyway.
  - It is the best way to learn!

6. Before you can get your cash backs it has to amount to Php 100.
 - So, patience is a virtue!

There is a mini game in the app called Snap-tastic. Where you can win coins, cash backs and now Zalora points. There isn't a notice about the Zalora points though, you will need 500 points before you can cash it out, I'm not sure how much point is needed if want to buy something from the site.

Silventures: Mt. Maculot, Batangas

This is the way to start the month! Mt. Maculot is located in Cuenca, Batangas. I can go technical on this as I'm no expert! I just joint my boyfriend's team on this trip. So, on March 4. 4 a.m. we left Imus for Cuenca. It took us about 5 hours to get there. We kinda got lost. XD

You will need to register before the hike. You will also be assigned to a tourist guide. There was a Php 20 registration fee. I think the guides are only allow a certain number of tourist, for our group of 14, we got two guides with us.

Photos or it did not happen:

us before the trek 

The guides giving out the rules

Starto!

First view of the lake

So this is the reason for this trail

Initially, the start will be the easy part for me. However, it was the start that was hard, at one point I had to stop and catch my breath. I also felt like vomiting. Hahaha luckily, the feel passed quickly with help from candies and cold water. Not sure how long was our climb, though I forgot to monitor it. The guides did say that if there was no pauses, we would have reached the campsite in an hour and a half.

Alex (7 y.o) with Sherome

Alexa (will confirm the name later) was the star of this trip. She was only 7 years old and her energy never drop! I love being young.

Almost at the campsite

Taal Lake

The Rockies

The Rockies disappearing 

It was awesome! Too bad I was not able to climb the Rockies or the summit, it was raining once we got to the campsite and the wind was strong. I'm happy with this. This was my first time, I did not slow the group down, I only fell once and I did not collapse! This makes me want to do more! It does not have to be another mountain, it can still be Mt. Maculot after all I have not tried the Rockies and I have yet to reach the summit.

Till next time! I how there will be another one!

Food Tripping: Brickwood Cafe

Welcome to Brickwood Cafe

Who say only lovers have the right to go on date during the love month? No one really just being weird! So, where to go on friendly dates! Check out Brickwood Cafe in Bacoor, Cavite. This place became viral during the last quarter for 2015. They made you think before you can access their Wi-Fi connection. Read more on this post of When In Manila. They are still doing this till this day. During our visit the password was the answer to this question "What is the Tagalog term for teenager?" Comment below if you know!

Here's their menu:

Once you have order, you will be given a table number like this. The ambiance is very cozy and even on a hot afternoon the place was cool and airy. It basically a backyard converted to a cafe. They have a stage and TV that was showing music videos.

I was excited to be there as I really wanted to try their milkshakes, especially Rainbow Unicorn. So, where is what we ordered, a small order of Nachos, in which we felt was not really small. I had Creamy Chicken with Mushroom and Rainbow Unicorn. My partner in crime that afternoon, Len got Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Marinara dip and Green Apple Breeze.

The small order of Nachos

Creamy Chicken with Mushroom

                                          Green Apple Breeze                                 Rainbow Unicorn

Len, my tour guide and foodie friend

More Nachos pic as it was not small really.

This is a great place to hang out with friends! The food is good, the serving is great and if you come in the right time it is not that crowded. I recommend this place for some quality time with friends and love ones.

Just a reminder, operating hours is from 3 pm to 12 mn, Tuesdays to Sundays.

Food Tripping: Swagat Indian Cuisine

Store Front

There are a lot of restaurants along Rada Street, Makati. From Peruvian, Filipino to Indian. Swagat is located at 119 FCC Building, Rada Street Legaspi Village, Makati City ans is open from 11 am to 11 pm, Mondays to Sundays.

This is my first time to try Indian Cuisine. I was kinda scared that everything will be super spicy. Sherome was in charge of ordering after all, he knows more that I do. We got, Baigan Masala, Mutton Curry in Mild spiciness, buttered rice. As for our drinks, Sherome got sweet lassi and I got the rose lassi. We did try the Rose Soda too. 

The inside of Swagat is we decorated, I have not been to India but this place made me feel like I was in a restaurant in India. The music playing on their sound system was Indian and the crew was wearing what I think was a traditional attire in India. 

Welcome to Swagat

He looks so serious

On to the food! I love the fact that I did not feel that I was eating goat meat. I have been hearing that it is "Malansa" but with this one it felt like I was eating beef it did not feel weird at all, plus the spiciness is just right. I love the Baigan Masala it was a great match with the buttered rice. Lassi is a sweetened yogurt drink that is just right to counter the spiciness of the food. The rose soda tasted like lychee to me but it was great!

Left to Right: Mutton Curry and Baigan Masala

Rose Soda

Sweet and Rose Lassi

Obligatory Selfie

This was during Feb 14, the place was not crowded. It was awesome, the food is great will definitely go back for more! :)

For more information check out the links below:
Website: swagatindiancuisineph.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/pg/swagatmakati/