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.
‘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.
‘Everyday changes have impact on the environment’
Zam is an Outreach Coordinator at Tengah Island Conservation, a non-profit that researches and protects marine biodiversity funded by Batu Batu resort.
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.
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.
For shark's sake, take a vacation
Explore Lombok’s natural beauty and laid back charm with a former shark fisherman who has hung up his nets in favour of guiding tourists.
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