Preserving palaces — and livelihoods — in a pandemic
Terrapuri’s restored palaces takes you back in time while breathing new life into a sleepy seaside town
“Our history is in danger of disappearing”
Alex is the founder of Terrapuri Heritage Village, a resort that doubles as a conservation project to rescue and restore centuries-old Terengganu houses.
“Guests are like our window to the outside world”
Nozirawati Rohim is a general worker at Terrapuri Heritage Village, a resort that doubles as a conservation project to rescue and restore centuries-old Terengganu houses.
Sail into sun, sea and sustainability
Coconut in one hand, conservation on the other? At this private island resort in Malaysia, unwind from the daily grind while protecting marine life.
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.
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