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    SSI Try Mermaid Experience with the Pinay Mermaid

    January 28, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I was around six when I first saw the Disney movie, the Little Mermaid. Since then, I have always had mermaid daydreams even as a grown up! I took a step to realizing my mermaid dreams in 2017 when I first learned how to freedive and skindive. I was so close to it; exploring the deep, swimming with the marine creatures and feeling the ocean envelope me except that I am wearing bi-fins. This year, I was able to take the closest step in making my mermaid dreams come true by finally wearing a mermaid tail during the SSI Try Mermaid with the Pinay Mermaid. Who is the Pinay Mermaid?…

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    Anne Elizabeth Gumiran

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    Bags mean a lot for us travelers and adventure seekers. It is what we entrust our stuff with on our trips; thus, we should be more particular not only about its style but also its quality. In 2016, I bought my first travel backpack and waterproof bag which have withstood several trips to the cities, summits and across the ocean adventures in and out of the country. Fast forward to 2019, the bags have started showing signs of failing which put my things into risk. With that, I decided to get new bags for my adventures. That’s when I decided to go for the durable yet affordable ones from Tactics…

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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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