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  • Char’s Garden Cafe in Tagaytay City

    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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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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

    September 25, 2019 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Hirasei Japanese Restaurant in La Bella Tagaytay

    May 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

    Amongst the lush, towering trees sits a haven for people whose souls are aching for a relaxing loft. A Mediterranean-inspired place that possesses its own grandeur in terms of coziness and cuisines that are truly remarkable and dainty. A place that is purposefully made to warm everyone’s shell-shocked hearts. La Bella Tagaytay is a place where diversity of sanative commodities are found from organic yet delicious foods that are perfect for vegan guests, a library that breaks the stereotypes of book genres, and hidden restaurants in Tagaytay whose food are indeed delectable both to the mouth and the eyes. Since it aims to expressly give its clients the world in…

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  • Cabanas Dine and Bar: Another Instagram-Worthy Restaurant in Tagaytay City

    December 21, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Along the array of food joints in Tagaytay City lies a tropical-themed restaurant at the edge of the upland which overlooks the iconic Taal lake and volcano, sounds fairly inviting.  The walls painted with murals bursting in summer shades and the few palm trees lined up at the side make a perfect background for your Instagram feed. You get a touch of a little tropics in daytime with a dose of sunshine and fresh air but not a salty one. Wait til you delve into a Filipino food adventure where the ones in your plates is more than what you will expect. Cabanas Dine and Bar is a newly opened…

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  • Organico Gourmet: An All-Natural Dining Experience

    July 23, 2018 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Tagaytay City’s L & J Bistro

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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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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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