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    Bacalla Woods Campsite 2021 Travel Guide + Review

    July 6, 2020 / 2 Comments

    The urban is undeniably suffocating. Noise here and there fills our head everyday. The routine of getting up for work and going home to sleep tires us utterly. Often times, we crave for something that could loosen these things up – a break from the usual. Just when we thought that the life with instant and convenience is all we need, the world has something far more to offer than that – far more beautiful found in simplicity. This is what Bacalla Woods Campsite makes us realize. A cabin in the woods with a balcony facing the mountain ridges covered in luscious green and an infinity swing to throw yourself…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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    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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  • Backpacking Philippines in 12 days with 2Go Travel

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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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