Most news about wetlands is negative: lost, drained, polluted or worse. But one Australian initiative is seeing the rebirth of the Nimmie Caira, or the Kakadu of the South, in New South Wales.
The Diverse Sasak Culture of Lombok
In the first of the Beyond the Cracks series on Lombok, we find that Sasak’s ancestral roots could be traced to Bali. And that Islamic culture in Lombok isn’t as straightforward as one would think. Mallika Naguran packs her bag to travel around the island of Lombok to discover its many built and natural attractions, culture and crafts.
Sustaining Culture: The Kumano Kodō
The Kumano Kodō mountain paths have been trodden for over 1000 years, and are one of only two pilgrimage routes worldwide that have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Today, the mountain trails are helping to sustain and renew communities that have been clinging on to survival for the last few decades.
Nikoi Island: Sustainable Haven
Nikoi Island offers tranquil equatorial coral reefs, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, a rainforest and an astonishing variety of sea and land wildlife to its lucky visitors. Even more attractive it runs as sustainably as possible, with no vehicles, aircon, TV or imported building materials where possible. Best of all it’s a mere two-plus hours from the bustling centre of Singapore.
Finnish Saunas : The Happiest Place?
UCCA DUNE: The Underground Museum
Kerala Launches State-wide Responsible Tourism Initiative
Old Towns and Street Culture of Yunnan
Culture and Geology of Bali’s Mountains and Lakes
Voluntourism in Timor-Leste: Travel with a Difference
Andaman Discoveries - Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards Finalist
Andaman Discoveries in Thailand was born out of tragedy, and formed shortly after the Boxing Day Tsunami when villagers decided that community-based tourism would allow them to generate additional income and support their traditions, culture, and lifestyle. Since then, Andaman Discoveries has been offering various tours (volunteer trips, family holidays, and educational visits for schools) to empower the local community. Their Moken Experience tour supports nomadic communities preserve their culture through responsible tourism.
Ock Pop Tok Wins Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award
Riau Travels, Tradition and Culture
Mekong Responsible Travel E-Guide Launched
Eco-friendly Amarela Resort's Boholano Heritage
Committed to heritage and low impact hospitality services, Amarela Resort is a charming eco-resort perched on the Panglao Island coastline of the Philippines. An old Visayas art form - Boholano - is revived in a number of ways here, and the environment is given tender loving care as well, reviews Gaia Discovery.