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    Packing Hacks and Tips with Traveler’s Bag Raid

    April 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

      After years of traveling, I learned a lot of things about backpacking including packing hacks. With that, I am sharing with you my packing hacks for traveling light and the stuff inside my travel bag.   Packing for a trip is truly exciting. It reminds us that we’ll be out on an adventure in few days. Consequently, it is vexing (especially for us, women) because as much as we want to take a lot of things with us to our trips, we need to be practical. We need to carefully weigh and choose the right stuff to save ourselves from a lot of hassle. Pre-packing Hacks and Tips Planning…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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    1,500php all-in return ticket from Manila to Butuan v.v.? You read it right. This was how much I paid for my airfare when I did a quick escape to Northern Mindanao a month ago. With patience and perseverance, this or even a 600php return tickets to let’s say, Caticlan, Aklan, Iloilo or any local destinations is possible. Whatever was done in here is not some sort of a magic trick but one of the many travel hacks most especially the frequent travelers do when seat sales are on point. Don’t lose hope, though, if the seats run out! You’ve got a thousand fold of chances in some other ways and I’ll…

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THE QUEEN’S ESCAPE

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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.

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