In Long Semadoh, see a world in a grain of rice
Farm-to-table meals? Long Semadoh has it all, from the chance to try rice farming, taste some truly amazing rice, and learn about the culture behind every bite.
‘Bring back the vibrancy of our kampung’
Ribed is a farmer and homestay host with Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
‘You can’t rush community work’
Lilian and Zi are co-founders of Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
Northern Thailand’s hill tribes turn a new leaf
Experience Thailand’s high life: immerse yourself in the northern hill tribes, who are working hard to build new livelihoods with the help of Local Alike.
A Himalayan escape that empowers
Amid high-altitude alpine beauty, rest and relax in this retreat run with pride by residents working to ensure their way of life survives into the future.
The magic of a simpler life with rice
This farm in Chiang Rai will let you dig into organic rice farming in the lush countryside, and support social impact programmes to help the community.
Garden of thorny delights
A treehouse getaway...on a durian farm? Fear not, you don’t have to love the stinky fruit to fall in love with lush, eco-conscious Green Acres.
In Toraja, death calls for a celebration
Famed for their elaborate rituals honouring the dead, Toraja is a highland adventure set in South Sulawesi. Try a local homestay and support community livelihoods.
Travel back in time in Walvanda
In lush Walvanda, the Warlis' rustic way of life has survived modernisation. Visit to take in their distinctive art and help preserve their tradition
The Wayanad way of life
Wake up to nature and enjoy home-cooked meals at this village homestay in Kerala. Your visit will rejuvenate you and your stay will empower your hosts.
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