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  • Budget trip to Manuel Uy Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas

    April 13, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Sun’s up and glaring and we’re all thirsty for some natural waters and fine sand beneath our soles. Summer is so in here! Have you had a pick already? Manuel Uy Beach Resort might be a good deal for you. We often consider the budget, accessibility and the travel time apart from the activities, waters and the sand of beach itself that we would like to visit. There’s quite a lot of beaches around Metro Manila to consider but I dare you try Manuel Uy Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas if you’ll be basing your pick on these. For starters, it is budget-friendly since it’s quite near to the city.…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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  • Camp Raya Adventure Resort, Bauan, Batangas

    December 3, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Has spontaneity hit you so hard that you’re tucked in bed at 4:00 AM and that the next thing you know is that you are awake at 5 in the morning in a ride with your backpack going to a paradise? Well, this is what happened to us recently and I’d say it made us instant newbie freedivers. This ‘spontaneity’ took us to the underwater paradise of Bauan, Batangas. With no plans at all, we hit the road and crashed into Batangas’ very own version of bikini bottom – one of the most favorite freediving spots in Batangas.     This laid back place at the south looks plain and…

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  • DIY Travel Guide to Layag Layag Beach Camp with Budget and Itinerary

    July 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

        The province of Batangas is undeniably known for being a home to such sick-awesome summits and beaches which are frequently visited most especially during summer vacation. Few years back, a lot of summer destinations have boomed on social media and one of which is the Layag-Layag beach. I’ve seen a lot of people posting about it and I must say it’s really enticing! Curious about what this beach has to offer, I called my friends, hit the road and crossed  this out in my never-ending beach list.   About Layag Layag Beach Layag Layag Beach camp is a secluded beach in a cove of Brgy. Papaya, Nasugbu, Batangas.…

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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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