Guiding the way to a greener Himalayas
Amid COVID-19, a community of mountain guides in the western Himalayas reclaims eco stewardship of their land through a carbon offset programme.
‘The ones most in need have given it their most’
Sanju is the treasurer of GHNP Community-Based Ecotourism Cooperative, which works with Himalayan Ecotourism to empower locals and grow sustainable tourism.
‘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.
Coffee, crater lakes — and the Lio way
Kelimutu is more than its famed crater lakes; immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Ende-Lio highlands, and its role in the founding of modern Indonesia.
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
‘Take in the finer details’
Elena is the founder of Bike with Elena, which champions a more eco-friendly way to explore Kuala Lumpur, as well as safer paths for cyclists.
'An ambassador of my community'
Reality Tours and Travel is a travel social enterprise that empowers locals to lead tours around their community. It also channels 80 per cent of its profits back to the community.
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.
‘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.
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