‘Eco-tourism has made our lives and the environment better’
Bah Insan is a guide and chairman of SEMAI, a community organisation that promotes sustainable eco-tourism and nature awareness.
Ulu Geroh's flower power
Rafflesias aren’t Ulu Geroh’s only attraction — the Semai people will inspire you with their love for the land
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.
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.
Fly high in this birder’s paradise
After years of poaching, it didn’t look good for the birds in Mangalajodi. Then locals, realising the harm of their actions, reversed course - and succeeded.
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.
The ‘reluctant’ hotel that keeps on giving
An eclectic home away from home, Lost Paradise Resort is an escape from downtown Penang. And in its midst is an inclusive school for kids with special needs.
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
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