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  • Your Ultimate DIY Travel Guide to Siargao Island 2025

    January 1, 2025 / 5 Comments

    I spent most of my days in there barefoot – with tiny white shells on a string dangling on my right ankle. Everyday, my hair gets too briny and my skin gets tanner than ever. I could instantly hit the beach and bury my feet in the sand when I want to as I could just hop into a motorbike and drive few minutes down to Cloud 9. At dusk, we’d hang out on the beach to get some cheap mango ice candy that tastes heaven available at the entrance of the tower, an overpriced fruit shake or a bottle of beer while waiting for the gorgeous hues of sunset…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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    Tall pine trees towering over you in a campsite just a few steps from the salt water and ocean waves? Sure. Anawangin Cove has it. In just a 4 to 5-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Manila with a 30-minute wave-battling boat ride is a hidden paradise called Anawangin Cove located at Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. It is one of the recently known coves of Pundaquit along with Agnain and Nagsasa. As aforementioned, the beach is known for its relaxing campsite, fine gray sand and the beach itself enveloped in the mountain ranges of Pundaquit which can be trekked during one’s stay in there to get an…

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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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