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About Junfil Olarte

http://www.travelwritersjourney.webs.com

Junfil Olarte is a travel writer, author and musician who started documenting his journeys in early 2004. He is also a freelance editor for poetry books working with several authors from different countries in the world.

Joined Dave's Travel Corner in 2008 as a travel writer for the Philippine Islands, Junfil is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, the world's largest association of professional travel writers, editors, broadcasters and photographers. Junfil believes the significance of travel as one of the best medicines that heal many pressures in life and is passionate to making friends of different colors, tongues, and cultures.

He is much into experiential travel with primary interests in historical and cultural topics, outdoor traveling, nature, including food and wine and has gone press trips with Dave's Travel Corner.

For press trip or media visit proposals contact author at Dave's Travel Corner.

Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient

June 1, 2021 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Beach, brunei, Caves, Culture, Far East, Hong Kong, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Nightlife, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Santa Monica, Seafood, Spain, Vietnam

The Taste At Koi Garden Cafe

November 10, 2020 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

KOI GARDEN CAFÉ came into existence after Australian-Filipino couple Clive and Sally began the restaurant in February of 2020. Situated in the heart of the small town of Clarin in the province of Misamis Occidental, Southern Philippines, the restaurant provides a cozy place to dine in for families, couples, circles of friends, or simply individuals from neighboring cities or municipalities looking for a relaxing hangout. The restaurant is also an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Food and Wine, Garden, Philippines, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood

Discovering Bambang

September 30, 2020 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

The journey began as I and several friends arrived and converged at Manila Airport. Our shuttle van waited to fetch us, ready to set off for Bambang - site of a special gathering for a poetry circle we would be attending. It was, indeed, a tedious long land journey. However, the enjoyable company of my friends and the vibrant view outside the car window somehow comforted me during the ongoing long hours of travel. I noticed ourselves getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Food and Wine, History, Jet lag, Journey, Philippines, Spain, Traffic

Jose Rizal in Calamba

May 11, 2020 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

Co-Authors: Junfil Olarte, Mark Alexander Farrell Calamba in the province of Laguna is one of the most historic places in the Philippines mainly because it serves as the home and birthplace of Jose Rizal, the 19th-century Filipino nationalist and polymath and the national hero of the Philippines. The spirit of his martyrdom and patriotism still lives to this very day ever since at the tail end of the Spanish colonial period in the country. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, England, Europe, Food and Wine, History, Journey, London, Mexico, Museum, Paris, Philippines, Spain, Traffic

A Glimpse Of Davao City

February 20, 2019 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

This busy metropolis on the southeastern island of Mindanao is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of land area. Since the 1970s when the city gained the earmark of being the “killing fields” of the Philippines —a “murder city”— Davao has dramatically transformed. But since 1988 it has become the safest city in the country and one of the most livable cities in Asia. Famous as the home turf of once legendary mayor (and now Philippine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beer, Caves, Coffee, Drinking, Farming, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Idaho, Museum, Natural History, Philippines, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall

Cliff Diving In Panglao

August 7, 2017 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

The island of Panglao is among the most important destinations to see in the Philippines. It is well known for its white powdery sand and clear waters. Specifically located in the north Bohol Sea, in the Central Visayas region, South-Central Philippines, Panglao Island is famous for its diving spots and is routinely listed as one of top ten diving locations in the world. A number of resorts also dot the southern beaches in this island. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Dolphin, Fishing, Japan, Journey, Mediterranean, Philippines, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Surfing

The Highlands of Bukidnon

July 1, 2016 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

The 7,000+ islands in the Philippines have a colorful history painted through the varied cultures of their inhabitants and at times, dramatic history. But the country's unique setting, perhaps, reveals a more interesting story for outdoor travelers. This is especially true for the southern parts of the country including Mindanao, which is home of Bukidnon province. Its topography features an extensive plateau, however its southern and eastern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Coffee, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Philippines, Wildlife

Marriage, Bloodline and Leisure in Bohol

August 30, 2015 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

To be in the shoes of a wanderer is to fully experience life and to ponder our own existence. However some places carve out a special place in your heart - places you must return to again. There is a mystery of why this 'pull of attraction' exists within yourself and no amount of restraint can stop you from revisiting. For me, Bohol in the Philippines is that place. It has been exactly four years now since I visited Bohol, its capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Caves, Chocolate, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Massage, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Romantic, Sand, Shopping Mall, Spain, Walking tour, Wanderlust, Wedding, Wildlife

The Old House in Silay

June 30, 2014 by Junfil Olarte2 Comments

For many generations the same families have owned and preserved ancestral houses in the Philippines as part of their culture. Several houses of prominent families have become points of interest or museums in their communities because of their historical, cultural or architectural worth. Some of these houses, too, have become endangered because of negligent businesses that have no interests in preserving them. I find “preservation” of these homes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, Culture, Film, Garden, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Museum, New York City, Paris, Philippines, Shopping Mall, Spain

Corregidor: A Legacy Of War

April 15, 2013 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

Roiling thuds from warship mortars, swishing sounds from fighter planes, the wailing and myriad of death probably depicts the actual scene of the blood-spattered battle in the summer of 1942.  All of it reverberates in my mind while my passenger ship passes through the waters of Corregidor. Taking a quick video of the battle site, I can imagine how frightening it was: below a pale grey sky, a huge black smoke perhaps darkened overhead, old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: China, Garden, Golf, Gun, History, Philippines, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spain

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