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    Bodhi Library in La Bella Tagaytay

    February 29, 2020 / 0 Comments

    La Bella Tagaytay has been among the top destinations in Tagaytay City due to its picture-perfect Greek-Mediterranean inspired structure and of course, the rustic-themed shop and library, The Bodhi Library, Mind and Body Shop. A lot would pay it a visit even just for an hour or two mainly to get Instagram-worthy pictures and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee with a fine ambiance – at least, as I have observed with the countless times I’ve gone in there to work. However, the Antiquarian shop and library has something far more interesting than these things. Guess, what? Tadah! the books and the shop itself. This may sound a little…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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    November 11, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Cool climate, a unique and breathtaking view of a lake with a volcano at the middle of it, an array of restaurants with both local and intercontinental taste, coffee shops with great vibes and strong aroma coming to life on weekends – this is what Tagaytay city is all about. A surge of tourists from anywhere would hit the road to this city every weekend to unwind. In the long list of the things to do, one that would always stay on top is the gastronomic adventure. Sure there’s a lot of restaurants out there and in the list with the view but crowded by famished sojourners. If a local taste…

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  • Nordic Homes Grande at Cityland: an Instagram-Worthy Staycation in Tagaytay City

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    I have always marked the first two days of November as the time to be spent with my family. Just then, I just realized that it was among the longest weekend of the year and everyone at home badly wamted to chill somewhere. My grandma and grandpa were also looking forward to going somewhere, too, but they can’t travel far. Because I can never say no to my family, I searched for the nearest AirBnB online where we can check into during this weekend. I was so delighted upon seeing a big unit of the famous Nordic Homes available on a weekend and on a holiday! I booked the room…

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  • Aozora Japanese Restaurant: A Must Try Japanese Restaurant in Tagaytay City

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    After a long day of exploring the nearby cities at the south, we found ourselves running through the rain in a cold evening towards a Japanese restaurant in Tagaytay City to satisfy our cravings. Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro got us more than satisfied. To go in details, here’s an honest review of Aozora Japanese Restaurant. The Place It was pretty warm and it made us mindless of the rain outside. The moment we got in, that’s when I noticed how minimal their interior is. It has a rustic atmosphere. There are no extravagant Oriental wallpapers, murals nor the usual Japanese restaurant store banners but a few Japanese warrior dolls…

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  • Say YES in L & J Country Estate: The Newest Spot for Events and Gatherings Near Tagaytay City

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    Tagaytay City has always been on the top of the list of the people from the Metro who would like to unwind and to hold and celebrate their special days. Since events places situated at the town usually get fully booked, people would resort to looking for one just nearby it. If you are among those who are looking for a reasonably priced events place to hold your small or big gatherings and  events and make it even more solemn and special, L & J Country Estate should never be out of your list. The Open House Last September 1, 2019, the Jeepsetters PH family drove their way down to…

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    Got a good wide snap of Taal Volcano’s crater with my Yi 4k+ action camera mounted on 1.2m monopod. I used to believe that the ‘Taal Volcano’ that I saw in Philippine post cards and textbooks when I was still in Primary school was the real Taal Volcano. Not until we moved to Tagaytay City and found out that my whole life was (partly) a lie. That seriously small volcano was not the Taal Volcano but it’s called ‘Binintiang Malaki’ which is only a caldera of the whole volcano. Taal Volcano is considered to be the smallest active one in the world. It is actually an island in a lake found…

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    In this convenience-driven world, people turn into everything that is instant – most especially in food; (1) because it’s cheap, (2) because it’s served literally in an instant. Despite the awareness of the destruction it may bring to one’s temple, people seemed not to bother. Simply being mindless and careless about the food intake has alarming effects such as obesity and in worst cases, illness and diseases leading to death. Do you mind about what you eat? Reflect. Amidst the never ending establishment of convenience stores and fast foods in this fast-paced world, there still exist restaurants offering all-natural, farm-to-table dishes which are cooked to perfection making it worth the…

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    When was the last time you had a mettlesome laugh or a waist-deep down conversation over hearty food and wine on a fine evening with the people closest to your heart? People are always on a quest of finding a good place where they could spend their Friday or Saturday nights with the gang to chill. Tagaytay City usually is their wise and best choice due to its relaxing ambiance in just an hour or two from Manila; and well, array of restaurants, bars and coffee shops open all through out – over and beyond the happy hour.  A lot of these coffee, booze and food powerhouse have made into…

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Hi! I am Queenie Anne Gumiran, the queen who escapes; a firm believer of the line, ‘we all deserve a little wanderlust‘. I started the Queen’s Escape travel blog to tell people a thousandfold stories about my motherland – that Philippines is more than just its pristine beaches and breathtaking summits. It aims to make the readers know about the best places to explore – both the world-renowned and the off the beaten path, how rich and diverse its culture is, how delectable the food is and more. More than these stories of wanders on a budget, The Queen’s Escape also tells stories of adventure on freediving and its advocacy, sustainable traveling.

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