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  • The Ultimate Mindanao Philippines Bucket List

    September 9, 2020 / 0 Comments

    This ultimate Mindanao Philippines bucket list gives you an idea about the activities, places and food that you should not miss when visiting the provinces in this region. Go over the list and check which of these have you ticked off and which should you look forward to on your next travel! About Mindanao Mindanao is composed of the group of islands in the southern Philippines with its mainland as the second largest next to Luzon. It is dubbed as “the Land of Promise” due to the treasures that it holds – from the gifts nature bestowed on its people to their diverse, rich and well-preserved culture and traditions. It…

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    This ultimate Visayas Philippines bucket list gives you an idea about the activities, places and food that you should not miss when visiting the provinces in this region. Go over the list and check which of these have you ticked off and which should you look forward to on your next travel! About Visayas Visayas is the central region of the Philippines. Among the the three island groups, it is the most archipelagic. It is divided into three regions namely the Western, Central and Eastern Visayas. Languages that are spoken at large are Cebuano or Bisaya in Central Visayas, Aklanon, Ilonggo or Hiligaynon and Karay-a in Western Visayas and Waray…

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    This ultimate Luzon Philippines bucket list gives you an idea about the activities, places and food that you should not miss when visiting the provinces in this region. Go over the list and check which of these have you ticked off and which should you look forward to on your next travel! About Luzon Luzon is composed of the group of islands situated at northern most part of the Philippines. It is the biggest island of the archipelago itself. It is divided into seven regions namely the Ilocos, CAR, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and NCR. The languages that are spoken at large are Tagalog, Ilocano and Bicolano: Ilocano…

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    This Never Have I Ever (Travel Edition) is a fun way to make you look back on your epic adventures in the past. At the same time, this gives you an idea as to what should you look forward to once it’s finally safe to be traveling again! Try this game over a bottle of wine or a cup of coffee with friends on a Friday or Saturday night. Let’s do this! Never have I ever… 1. Gone into an international trip Tell your friends about the first, most recent and most epic international trip you’ve had! You can also count on how many countries have you crossed out in…

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    Traveling solo sounds a bit terrifying especially if you have never done it before. See, you have to be on your own in a strange place, in a pool of strange people; travel from a point to another by yourself and face your own perils alone. Some picture this out as a lonely or a solitary adventure. Actually, it’s in solo traveling that many have had valuable insights about life that made a 360-degree turn of their perspectives. Also, solo travelers get home with a great sense of fulfillment as they conquer the fears of something they thought have never existed. Now, if you have that fear of going out…

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    Almost everyone developed new interests and routines while on lock down due to the pandemic. Among those is on dieting and workout. You may have been seeing your friends or the people that you follow on social media posting their pre and post workout flex and selfies. You know in your heart that for once, you’ve thought of being serious about working out. Until that one day in quarantine, you woke up and have finally decided to start getting fit. With that, here are some effective diet and workout tips that might help you in your fitness journey! Effective Diet and Workout Tips 1. Set your goals and plan a…

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    July 16, 2020 / 0 Comments

    When the warm days go in full swing, the ladies in bikini go sun-bathing and dancing at the beach. While a lot of women feel perfectly comfortable and confident with their beach bodies, some would rather hide in their closets as their self-esteem plummet at the sight of the flawless Victoria’s Secret angels-like figures everywhere – on social media, advertisements and at the beach per say. For some, the season is quite an onslaught because it constantly reminds them that they just can’t. In the past years, however, the beaches aren’t flocked only with the ideal ‘Coca-Cola’ bodies in that pretty little bikini but with a lot who also believed…

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    July 6, 2020 / 2 Comments

    The urban is undeniably suffocating. Noise here and there fills our head everyday. The routine of getting up for work and going home to sleep tires us utterly. Often times, we crave for something that could loosen these things up – a break from the usual. Just when we thought that the life with instant and convenience is all we need, the world has something far more to offer than that – far more beautiful found in simplicity. This is what Bacalla Woods Campsite makes us realize. A cabin in the woods with a balcony facing the mountain ridges covered in luscious green and an infinity swing to throw yourself…

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    Our daily routine, the society we’re in and this fast-paced world itself are the root causes of our disquietude. People are in a constant pursuit of being at peace hence, try countless ways to overcome the stress and anxiety that these factors bring about. I’ve been a part of this population until I learned about freediving. For the past few years, I have been dealing with stress and anxiety through freediving. With that, let me share with you how it has been helping me exactly to stay grounded. Practices for Deep Relaxation When I’m anxious, every inch of me is tensed to the core. Thoughts and images fly here and…

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THE QUEEN’S ESCAPE

Hi! I’m Queenie Anne Gumiran, the storyteller behind The Queen’s Escape, a Philippine travel and diving blog that celebrates wanderlust, culture, and sustainability. I started this space to share stories that go beyond pristine beaches and scenic peaks — from hidden islands and local eats to my adventures in scuba diving, freediving, and sustainable travel. Through every post, I hope to inspire you to explore the Philippines meaningfully, fall in love with its underwater and island beauty while protecting them, one escape at a time.

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