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  • 10 Things You’ll Love about Z Hostel in Poblacion, Makati

    December 31, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Hostels, for me, are just merely budget-friendly places where you can stay a night or two when traveling; a resting place after a tiring tour. The only considerations that I have when booking into one are the comfort that it provides and the affordability of the rooms. Apparently, Z Hostel is these and more. Z is everything I didn’t expect a hostel to be and here are the ten reasons why. 1. Free Walking Tour Every four in the afternoon, Z Hostel offers a PoblaZion Walking Tour to its guests for free. Yes, you read it right, for free. Ever since I started traveling, never have I encountered nor checked in…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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  • Where to Stay in Boracay Island: W Hostel Boracay

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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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