The Queen's Escape

Travel Blog

  • Home
  • Travels
    • Travel Guides
      • Asia
        • China
        • Philippines
          • Luzon
          • Visayas
          • Mindanao
    • Travel Stories
    • Travel Hacks
  • Learn About Diving
    • Freediving
      • Dive Sites
      • Gear Review
    • SCUBA diving
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Travels
    • Travel Guides
      • Asia
        • China
        • Philippines
          • Luzon
          • Visayas
          • Mindanao
    • Travel Stories
    • Travel Hacks
  • Learn About Diving
    • Freediving
      • Dive Sites
      • Gear Review
    • SCUBA diving
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy

Follow us on Instagram!

SnapWidget · Free Widget

Like us on Facebook

  • A Travel Guide to Mt. Daraitan with Tinipak River Side Trip

    February 11, 2018 / 3 Comments

             The province of Rizal is blessed to be surrounded with the mountainous terrain of Sierra Madre. Situated at Southern Luzon, part of Region IV-A CALABARZON, its geographical location has been quite an advantage to the travelers, mountaineers and recreational hikers most especially from the Metro since it is just an hour or two away from the city’s hustle; hence, making a surge of them pay the province’s wonders a visit on weekends. Among their favorite destinations are the summits in Montalban, Rodriguez, Tanay and others. One of the most note-worthy among these is located in Tanay – Mt. Daraitan. Mt. Daraitan has two jump off’s –…

    read more
    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

    You May Also Like

    Freediving in Puerto Galera

    Freediving in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

    January 19, 2024
    Best camping Sites in Batangas cover

    Best Camping Sites in Batangas

    June 29, 2021
    Cresta de Gallo travel guide photo cover

    CRESTA DE GALLO DIY Travel Guide 2025 (Budget + Itinerary)

    January 8, 2025

Looking for something?

THE QUEEN’S ESCAPE

lady sipping juice from a paper cup

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 and fall in love with its underwater and island beauty, one escape at a time.

Recent Posts

  • Best Dive Sites in the Philippines That Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List
  • PADI Women’s Dive Day 2025 at Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort
  • Coco del Rey: New, Pretty and Reasonably-Priced Hotel in Cebu
  • Budget-Friendly 3-Day Da Nang and Hoi An Itinerary
  • 2025 Bukidnon DIY Travel Guide (Budget + Itinerary)

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Ask Google!

SnapWidget · Free Widget
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Mail
  • Home
  • About
  • Work with Me
  • Buy Adspace
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.