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  • 20 Best Things to Do in Langkawi Island in 2025

    January 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Langkawi island is not named as the “Jewel of Kedah” for nothing. This quaint, tropical town off the coast of Northern west side of Malaysia offers so much more than what one could ever imagine. While this gem has a good amount of laid-back beaches to just laze on, it is also quite a place for some adrenaline pumping activities in every corner. Whichever fun you prefer, here are the top and best things to do in Langkawi Island that you may choose from on your vacation! Best Things to Do in Langkawi Island 1. Take the Sky Cab Get a chance to see the second highest peak in Langkawi…

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    “Somebody pinch me, I’m in a cable car,” That’s what I thought as we glide up to the oldest pinnacle in Southeast Asia one sunny day in June on a cable car. Of course, it has always been in my bucket list but never did it occur to me that it will be ticked sooner. The memory of how I felt was as clear as the skies that day: I was ineffably excited seated at our gondola, bathing in sunshine and surreal views. If you look forward to a fun cable car experience but in Malaysia, here’s what you need to know about the Langkawi SkyCab at Panorama Langkawi in…

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    The white water kissed the shore as it washes away the grains of sand off my feet. The sound of the waves was resounding; the only sound I’ve been craving for to hear. The air was thick and salty on my skin but it felt good. I took a few steps and felt the brine up to my knees, making my heart beat faster as I take one or two more until my body is finally one with the ocean again. It is the only thing that my senses could perceive in the moment. I closed my eyes and realized that this is just one of the many things that…

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  • CABONGAOAN BEACH + DEATH POOL 2025 DIY TRAVEL GUIDE

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    When the travel restrictions were somehow lifted in most provinces of the Philippines, we took this chance to go far and beyond our region – a long drive up to the north. That’s when we decided to visit Burgos, Pangasinan for Cabongaoan Beach and its Death Pool. As much as we love freediving around Batangas, we couldn’t help but embark on a road trip for hours away from the familiar towns; yearning for new faces and adventure just like how things were for us before this pandemic. Little by little, we are starting to get our life robbed by this crisis back. We left the city, drove past the highways…

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    I stepped out of Sibulan Airport upon my arrival from an early flight – completely clueless about my first day in Dumaguete City. To be honest, I had no concrete plans other than diving at the old Bacong Port. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, I couldn’t go diving that day. Not wanting to let that day go to waste plus I can’t check in to my booked accommodation yet, I called a friend right away and asked for nearby places to visit in the province. Knowing that I’m an adrenaline junkie, he told me to visit Valencia Negros Oriental. With no hesitation, I hailed a habal at the airport…

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  • Pampanga Food Guide: What and Where to Eat

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    Filipinos love food but it’s beyond just sustenance. A lot about it — from preparing, cooking to eating is deeply rooted to the rich Filipino culture and history. Almost each province, town or city boasts its own unique culinary delights anchored on their unique experiences. However, experiencing them all would take ages. To savor the best of Filipino flavors, it is best to head to the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, Pampanga. This province serves some of the most remarkable dishes in the country. Ready for a gastronomic adventure? Let this Pampanga Food Guide lead you to a top-notch culinary experience. Understanding the Kapampangan Gastronomy Pampanga is hailed as the…

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  • Vigan City Travel Guide for First Timers

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    No other cities in the Philippines have captured me the way Vigan did. It’s like a scene straight out of the movies in the 16th or 18th century with a bit of contemporary touch. The skyscrapers and the wide pavements under the city lights do not appeal to me the way the houses along Calle Crisologo, its cobblestone streets adorned with vintage streetlamps do. It just gives off this charm with a sense of nostalgia which makes it special for me. If you haven’t been to this heritage city yet or you just wish to see it in a brand-new perspective, here’s a Vigan city Travel Guide for first timers…

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    I spent most of my days in there barefoot – with tiny white shells on a string dangling on my right ankle. Everyday, my hair gets too briny and my skin gets tanner than ever. I could instantly hit the beach and bury my feet in the sand when I want to as I could just hop into a motorbike and drive few minutes down to Cloud 9. At dusk, we’d hang out on the beach to get some cheap mango ice candy that tastes heaven available at the entrance of the tower, an overpriced fruit shake or a bottle of beer while waiting for the gorgeous hues of sunset…

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  • Bantayan Island DIY Travel Guide 2025

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    Giving into hearsays that Bantayan has the best beaches in Cebu, I willingly traded my view of the busy streets to the towering coconut trees aligned at the long stretch of white beaches of this enchanting island. To see it for myself is quite unbaffling as to why it has been among the top favorite destinations in the province. Beautiful is an understatement — humbly marvelous at the same time laidback would be more fitting. If you wish to be captured the same way it did to everyone who came, here’s a Bantayan Island DIY Travel Guide to start with. About Bantayan Island This idyllic island called Bantayan is cradled…

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    I am a true sucker for the world’s greatest explained and unexplained events and things. I love the feeling of fascination, being curious and learning something new. This eagerness has driven me to explore one of my dream travel destinations in the Philippines, the province of Palawan. After diving into the lagoons and shipwrecks in Coron, admiring the spectacular rock formations, hidden beaches and lagoons of El Nido and basking under the sun in the impossibly perfect beaches of Balabac, I decided to do something new in my return to Puerto Princesa, the fourth leg and the last destination in my Palawan Backpacking. I visited the spot as to what the city…

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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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