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  • Rocked and Bedazzled: The Amazing Rock Formations of Animasola Island

    November 27, 2017 / 0 Comments

          Philippines is blessed with more or less seven thousand islands in which each offers unique and various heart-stopping activities and sight that will leave you awestruck. Yes, they could even make reality better than your dreams! Of these thousands, a number has been explored and known to travelers and these made them keep on coming back for more. One of which on the list of the islands that’s making its way to the notch is that of Animasola Island.                                                        …

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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  • Three Days Panay Island Backpacking Guide: Sample Itinerary and Expenses

    October 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

         Panay Island is situated at Western Visayas which houses four provinces namely Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo and the home of the famous Ati-Atihan Festival. Its attractions will sweep you off your feet and make your hearts skip a beat for it is a home of various astounding must-see spots not to mention the renowned fine white sand beach of Boracay. Just this year, I was able to see some and I’d say I’ll be back for more.      Backpacking wasn’t the original plan at all. Initially, we were only supposed to visit Boracay. But then, that was three days off and Antique and Iloilo were just out…

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  • La Union Travel Guide for Non-Surfers

    August 3, 2017 / 2 Comments

    My non-ending bucket list is nothing but a manifestation of how an adrenaline junkie I am. Included in it is, of course, surfing. Just this July, I was able to finally check it off my list when I hit the road to the North – in San Juan, La Union, and experienced and visited more. La Union is one of the well-known surfing capital of the Philippines with others being Baler in Aurora, Siargao and some newly introduced surfing points in Real, Quezon and Zambales and others perhaps still remaining unexplored. If you are into surfing and long drives (no booking  and plane tickets involved) and food trip, Urbiztondo, San…

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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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  • Mercedes, Camarines Norte: The Belle of the Pacific (A Travel Guide)

    June 17, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Philippines is known to have more than 7,000 islands. Though a surge of tourists have been visiting more or less thousands of these, a lot are still unknown to many. If you are into exploring the undiscovered, the seven islands in Mercedes, Camarines Norte perfectly fit into your list. The Siete de Pecados of Mercedes This group of islands include Caringo, Apuao Pequeña, Apuao Grande, Malasugui, Quinapagian, Canton, Canimog islands in which each of these islands would pamper your inner mermaids and tickle your inner thalassophile, satisfy your sight with the hues of aqua and the greens and give you a taste of the pacific ocean. Indeed, it is the…

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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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