It was breezy late afternoon as I descended boarding EK 781 in the fertile soil of Ghana, a country in Western Africa. Indeed, it was my first visit to an entirely Black African nation with hospitable people. The uniqueness of humidity caught my attention next as we steered through traffic. Accompanied by my Ghanaian lawyer from the airport going to the place I was to stay. Ghana has a typical tropical climate: two rainy seasons in the … [Read more...]
About Junfil Olarte
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Junfil Olarte is a Filipino author and travel writer known for documenting his journeys across Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on hidden cultural gems in the Philippines. Through his writing, he explores the intersection of local traditions, culinary experiences, and modern tourism. Olarte began recording his travels in early 2004 - after giving up a successful career in the aviation industry - contributing to various travel magazines and online publications. His work often emphasizes sustainable tourism and the preservation of indigenous cultures. He has published several travel guides and collections of personal essays about his adventures in remote Philippine provinces.
Joined DTC in 2008, Olarte is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, a London-based global network of professional travel writers and journalists, photographers, content creators, and has gone press trips with Dave’s Travel Corner.
For domestic or international press trip proposals, contact author at Dave's Travel Corner.
Splendour of the Far East: The Philippines
My plane bucks like a wild horse on the final approach before landing through disturbing clouds that crowd late afternoon summer skies over Manila. Beside me a Singaporean Flight Engineer and his wife eagerly peer out the window for a first glimpse of the city. "We've been visiting the islands a number of times," she explains, reminding me of how neighbouring Asians refer to the rest of the country, "and can't wait to get back. Philippines are … [Read more...]
