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  • 10 Things You’ll Love about Z Hostel in Poblacion, Makati

    December 31, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Hostels, for me, are just merely budget-friendly places where you can stay a night or two when traveling; a resting place after a tiring tour. The only considerations that I have when booking into one are the comfort that it provides and the affordability of the rooms. Apparently, Z Hostel is these and more. Z is everything I didn’t expect a hostel to be and here are the ten reasons why. 1. Free Walking Tour Every four in the afternoon, Z Hostel offers a PoblaZion Walking Tour to its guests for free. Yes, you read it right, for free. Ever since I started traveling, never have I encountered nor checked in…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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  • TACTICS Water Gear: Good Quality and Affordable Dry Bags for your Adventures

    December 24, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Being caught in a downpour while strolling down the beautiful streets of a city or trekking on a trail of a mountain and feeling the splash of the ocean water against our skin when sailing from an island to another are indeed among the best and epic experiences we get from traveling. These are some the greatest things traveling could ever give – to make us feel of every element there is and find the joy in it. It truly feels good and amazing until our valuables, especially gear and electronic gadgets, get soaked. It happened to me once while I was on an island hopping tour when my dry…

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  • Tactics Water Gear Bags should be your next Outdoor Adventure Buddy

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    Bags mean a lot for us travelers and adventure seekers. It is what we entrust our stuff with on our trips; thus, we should be more particular not only about its style but also its quality. In 2016, I bought my first travel backpack and waterproof bag which have withstood several trips to the cities, summits and across the ocean adventures in and out of the country. Fast forward to 2019, the bags have started showing signs of failing which put my things into risk. With that, I decided to get new bags for my adventures. That’s when I decided to go for the durable yet affordable ones from Tactics…

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  • Tabemashou at My South Hall by Chef Josh Boutwood – A Review

    December 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Footsteps have become dragging; stomachs have started growling. Tired and exhausted with all the walking, we decided to pause for a while to refill our famished spirits with some good food. In pursuit of a new taste, we stumbled upon this newly opened food hall that values innovation over tradition. About My South Hall My South Hall is a food hub located at the lower ground of S, Maison, Marina Bay corner Seaside Boulevard in Mall of Asia Complex. It houses eight stalls curated to bring people closer to the global flavors everyday. Visually-pleasing and palatable American, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese goodness can be expected on your tables. Food…

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  • Three Reasons Why You Should Start Diving Now

    December 5, 2019 / 0 Comments

    There is something about the ocean that will make you hold your breath and just be lost in its beauty and the reverie. The rays of sunlight piercing through the surface reveal the colors of the enthralling whole new world beneath. These very rays are hypnotic as it dance and shine though the surface to what seemed like a bottomless chasm. These were more than enough for me to keep me coming back to the ocean, enough to keep me diving into it. I don’t know if these are enough for you so I’m giving you three more reasons as to why you should also let the ocean cast its…

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  • The Differences between SCUBA Diving, Freediving and Skin Diving

    December 5, 2019 / 1 Comment

    The largest portion of this planet is covered with water bestowed with millions of creatures of different colors and species underneath. This also gives you millions of reasons to start diving now. Apparently, there are also lots of ways to explore it and among those are SCUBA diving, Freediving and Skin Diving. I was introduced to diving in the last quarter of 2017. I was extremely captivated by the life underwater that I craved for more. The desire to explore and enjoy  the ocean has lead me into trying SCUBA, skin diving and freediving. As I get frequently engaged into these, I have seen how each is different from the other.…

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  • Fantasy World, Lemery, Batangas 2023 DIY Travel Guide

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    Fantasy World could have been the Disneyland of the Philippines as a lot of people would say. It truly has a vast land area with fascinating Bavarian castle, wide gardens and various rides put up around which were never in motion yet remained dainty. The solitary gates and the castle are an effortless head turner as these stand tall and in bright colors along the highway past the greens and ranges of Lemery.I have passed by this castle countless time but never have I ever thought of visiting it. I would always and only admire it from afar; all my childhood daydreams of becoming a princess coming back to me…

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  • Noel Bazaar is Back!

    November 25, 2019 / 0 Comments

    The season of giving has finally arrived! It has always been one of the most sought after season of the year as this comes with giving and great surprises. Take the generosity to the next level as you look for Christmas gifts to your loved ones as you shop for a cause at the longest-running shopping bazaar at the metro – Noel Bazaar! For nineteen years now, Noel Bazaar has been offering its shoppers with hundreds of choices as they could go over more or less 500 merchants offering clothing, toys and novelty items, skin care and cosmetics and ready-to-go mouth-watering goodness. More so, this year’s bazaar will be co-located…

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  • Char’s Garden Cafe in Tagaytay City

    November 11, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Cool climate, a unique and breathtaking view of a lake with a volcano at the middle of it, an array of restaurants with both local and intercontinental taste, coffee shops with great vibes and strong aroma coming to life on weekends – this is what Tagaytay city is all about. A surge of tourists from anywhere would hit the road to this city every weekend to unwind. In the long list of the things to do, one that would always stay on top is the gastronomic adventure. Sure there’s a lot of restaurants out there and in the list with the view but crowded by famished sojourners. If a local taste…

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  • Nordic Homes Grande at Cityland: an Instagram-Worthy Staycation in Tagaytay City

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    I have always marked the first two days of November as the time to be spent with my family. Just then, I just realized that it was among the longest weekend of the year and everyone at home badly wamted to chill somewhere. My grandma and grandpa were also looking forward to going somewhere, too, but they can’t travel far. Because I can never say no to my family, I searched for the nearest AirBnB online where we can check into during this weekend. I was so delighted upon seeing a big unit of the famous Nordic Homes available on a weekend and on a holiday! I booked the room…

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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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