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  • 2025 Puerto Galera DIY Travel Guide (Itinerary + Budget)

    January 3, 2025 / 16 Comments

    Puerto Galera is not dead. While a lot and other provinces in the Philippines make its way into the list of top tourist destination in the country and in the world, this doesn’t make the other places seem less as people speak less of it. One of those in the latter sadly, is Puerto Galera. Consequently, people are missing out a lot on the wonders this town lowkey holds. If you wish to see and be amazed by these in flesh, here’s an updated Puerto Galera DIY travel guide to help you with! At the edge of the grotto in Virgin beach About Puerto Galera Puerto Galera is a Spanish…

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  • BOLINAO PANGASINAN TRAVEL GUIDE 2025

    December 28, 2024 / 3 Comments

    It was my first time to visit Pangasinan and the first town I’ve set my feet upon is Bolinao. I have always loved long drives and the trip to Bolinao is then one of those. The long drive, particularly the entrance to the town fascinated me big time because of the natural landscape and the green rolling hills and plains at the sight although afar. I was even more amazed when I learned about the historical side of it apart from seeing how stunning it truly was. About Bolinao Pangasinan Pangasinan is situated at the northern west coast of the archipelago facing the West Philippine Sea. It’s beauty and treasures…

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  • 10 BEST Things to Do in Camiguin Island, Philippines

    September 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

    The “Island Born of Fire” does not disappoint. This pear-shaped island located at the Northern Mindanao may be the second to the smallest island that is a province in the Philippines but it holds a great adventure for everyone. I marveled at the great wonders Camiguin offers and it truly got me in awe. With that, I am sharing with you the ten things that you can do if you visit the island that will surely make you feel Camiguin (come again). 1. SCUBA Diving The island of Camiguin is situated in Bohol sea and is surrounded with ocean bearing a rich marine life. There are also nearby marine sanctuaries…

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  • Cebu-Siquijor Backpacking: Places to Visit, Where to Stay, Activities, Itinerary and Sample Budget

    May 22, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Cebu, dubbed as the Queen City of the South, has been eyed by both foreign and local tourists due to the vast enthralling scenes and activities that the history books didn’t mention yet will surely quench one’s thirst for some adrenaline rush and give one an infinite capacity to be amazed and thankful for the adventure and experience. It never runs out of something new for people always breaks into another piece of paradise in the province that is yet known to everyone. The same thing goes with its neighboring island, Siquijor. If Cebu is an open book, this off the beaten path province is gradually making its way to…

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    SIQUIJOR TRAVEL GUIDE 2020 (Budget and Itinerary)

    May 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

     The island of Siquijor is surrounded by the giants in the tourist go-to’s in Visayas which puts the province into the off-beaten travel destinations in the Philippines. What others do not know is that, this island is full of wonders and surprises which makes reality better than your expectations. It is blessed various unspoiled beaches, enchanting waterfalls and marvelous architectures that you would not want to miss in your life. With that, let this Siquijor travel guide give you something to look forward in this enchanting province! The Captivating Charm of Siquijor We were only about to visit Cebu when we heard how awesome Siquijor is. So, we decided to make…

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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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