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  • Backpacking Philippines in 12 days with 2Go Travel

    October 5, 2018 / 2 Comments

    There’s no better place to feel infinite but my land – Philippines. I was and I will be forever surprised of the thousandfold of visually arresting scenes that awaits in every corner of this blessed archipelago with each effortlessly making our hearts skip a beat and make reality better than expectations. All I needed to do is step out of the threshold, swing to the fullest and open my eyes and heart to brand new adventures and awaken the ready to go spirit in me! So I did – given the once in a lifetime opportunity spearheaded by 2Go Travel. It was a scorching hot afternoon of May as I…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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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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  • Three Days Panay Island Backpacking Guide: Sample Itinerary and Expenses

    October 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

         Panay Island is situated at Western Visayas which houses four provinces namely Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo and the home of the famous Ati-Atihan Festival. Its attractions will sweep you off your feet and make your hearts skip a beat for it is a home of various astounding must-see spots not to mention the renowned fine white sand beach of Boracay. Just this year, I was able to see some and I’d say I’ll be back for more.      Backpacking wasn’t the original plan at all. Initially, we were only supposed to visit Boracay. But then, that was three days off and Antique and Iloilo were just out…

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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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