“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.
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.
‘Authenticity is looking into the soul of a place’
Cher Chua-Lassalvy is co-founder of Batu Batu, a private island resort that funds a conservation non-profit to research and protect marine biodiversity.
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.
A Weekend of Good in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s capital is as warm-hearted as it is warm. Here's how to spend a weekend there, while doing some good
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.
‘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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