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  • I spent the last day of my Cebu trip in Mactan Doctors’ Hospital!

    February 21, 2019 / 0 Comments

    We are currently in this age where people crave for an adventure to get away from life’s 24/7 hustle. When we log on to our social media accounts, a minute wouldn’t pass without you scrolling over a travel-related post from a friend or someone whom you follow. Their photos and videos would make you want to file a leave from your work or go on a road trip to paradise over the weekend. You can also overhear an office mate or a friend’s never ending hang over from their recent vacation. However, accidents, minor or major, come unexpectedly though not safe to say inevitable in these trips. As much as…

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  • The Queen’s Escape Almost Signed Off

    February 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

    I am someone who never wanted to be idle. In every waking hour of my life, I see to it that I’ll be productive because I have known myself as a goal-oriented person. I fret big time when I end up doing nothing for quite some time. Knowing myself as that kind, I have resorted into engaging into various activities and job that consume too much of my body’s energy.  Presently, I am a full-time teacher, a part time graduate student and a travel blogger. I deal with a lot of deadlines and I loved beating them. I am quite active in all aspects of my being. I crave for…

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  • Naranjo Water Park: The Best Place to Enjoy and Explore Antique’s Bugang River

    September 26, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Shining out from being eclipsed by its nearby provinces namely Capiz, Iloilo and Aklan, Antique’s unspoilt beauty has been recently and gradually being brought into the limelight; patronized and shared by a lot of travelers through their visual stories and word of mouth.   Antique is a province in the sixth region of the Philippines, geographically situated in Western Visayas. Well, there are basically a lot of stuff that you can do and places you can visit in Antique more than what you can imagine. But, stripping all the frequently tourist-populated ones and done in the list in this quiet and peaceful province of Panay Island gives us this – Bugang River.…

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    May 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

     The island of Siquijor is surrounded by the giants in the tourist go-to’s in Visayas which puts the province into the off-beaten travel destinations in the Philippines. What others do not know is that, this island is full of wonders and surprises which makes reality better than your expectations. It is blessed various unspoiled beaches, enchanting waterfalls and marvelous architectures that you would not want to miss in your life. With that, let this Siquijor travel guide give you something to look forward in this enchanting province! The Captivating Charm of Siquijor We were only about to visit Cebu when we heard how awesome Siquijor is. So, we decided to make…

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    Part of our Panay Island backpacking itinerary is a trip to Boracay Island. Prior to the trip was a quest to find cheap accommodations. Just then, we found this hostel – a smart choice indeed for travelers! Unique Boracay accommodation experience for an amount less than 500php, you say? Yes, W Hostel got it all for you. For only 400php (per head inclusive of breakfast), my squad and I had a great unique experience in this dormitory-type hostel in Boracay located at Station 2, few meters away from D’Mall. It’s just a tricycle away from the port in which the ride costs 150php ($3)/ ride. What’s unique about it are…

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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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