All Soul and Spice: The Call of Kupang, Indonesia
In Indonesia’s Kupang, Cafe Inklusi is part of a gastronomical and societal revolution - serving traditional cuisine made by the deaf.
An ikat collective weaves its way through knotty times
COVID-19 has cast a pall over the tapestry of empowerment woven by Watubo, but the collective is steadfast in its vision of ikat that lifts lives
‘We will certainly survive’
Rosvita is the chairwoman of Watubo, a weaving collective in Flores whose ikat creations bring the traditional craft to contemporary audiences.
‘Come as a guest, leave as family’
Nando is the founder of RMC Detusoko, a collective developing new opportunities to promote Lio heritage and agriculture.
Rural adventures go virtual in a lockdown
From running a virtual tour to launching an online store, two rural communities in Indonesia find new ways to cope when tourism income dried up amid COVID-19
‘We are a people of the gathering’
Dicky is the co-founder of Lakoat.Kujawas, a social enterprise preserving the culture of Mollo Timorese through the arts and culinary innovation.
Celebrate! A Mollo gathering of arts and food
Lakoat.Kujawas rekindles knowledge of Timor’s Mollo highlands through creative arts and food.
What responsible tourism can look like in Sumba
Sumba’s unexplored beaches and villages are set for a boom, and your stay at this island resort will help locals hone their hospitality skills to meet demand.
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