‘It's about supporting livelihoods and living heritage’
Radhi Parekh is the founder of ARTISANS’, an exhibition space and store that seeks to empower Indian artisans
An island voyage of adventure and empowerment
With its powder sand beaches and crystalline seas, Palawan’s charms need no introduction. But sail away with Tao, and see paradise in a new light.
A Weekend of Good in Singapore
Glitzy, straitlaced, business-driven. Multi-cultural, creative, warm-hearted. Two sides of Singapore, one city. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good.
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.
Nawalgarh’s heart of gold
Filled with sumptuous 18th-century mansions, Nawalgarh dazzles. Make Apani Dhani your home as you explore the town, and help a new generation of artisans shine.
‘See their abilities, not disabilities’
Ai-na is the CEO of Stepping Stone, an arts-and-crafts and baking workshop and that employs adults with disabilities.
‘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.
‘We can all be stewards of our community and environment’
John is the founder of Nature Inspired, an eco-tourism agency that offers sustainable and community-led adventures in Malaysia and Indonesia.
‘It's an opportunity to learn’
Kusum and Havi are hosts under Friends of Orchha, which works with local families to open their homes to travellers, to create more sustainable livelihoods.
‘They experience oneness and community’
Prashant is a co-founder of Mirchi & Mime, a contemporary dining space that employs people with hearing and speech disabilities as servers
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